Ban intrusive ads from your network.

Pi-hole is a tool that can be used to block intrusive ads and unwanted content from your network. It acts as a filter by blocking known "bad" IP addresses and preventing unwanted material from entering your network. This not only protects against potentially malicious behavior but also speeds up web browsing and enhances privacy. The installation process involves setting up a static IP address for your host PC and running a script to install Pi-hole. Once installed, you can access the Pi-hole dashboard to configure devices to use Pi-hole as their DNS server. You can also configure your router to use Pi-hole for network-wide coverage. The document provides detailed instructions on how to set up and use Pi-hole, including monitoring DNS connections, adding more blocklists, customizing filtering for clients and groups, and managing whitelists. It includes screenshots and links to external resources for further guidance. [Extracted from the article]