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==What if I run a DNS server on purpose?== |
==What if I run a DNS server on purpose?== |
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It is quite legitimate for people to run DNS servers on their network - in these cases access to them should be restricted or limited. |
It is quite legitimate for people to run DNS servers on their network, and we are happy for them to do so - in these cases access to them should be restricted or limited. |
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If you run an authoritative DNS server, configure it only to return records for your domain. |
If you run an authoritative DNS server, configure it only to return records for your domain. |
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There is a page on the AAISP control pages that lists your IPs that have an open DNS server running, and can also re-scan your IP blocks (IPv4). AAISP will re-scan automatically every so often and will alert customers by email if an open DNS resolver is found. Sorry, but we don't have enough time to scan IPv6 addresses. |
There is a page on the AAISP control pages that lists your IPs that have an open DNS server running, and can also re-scan your IP blocks (IPv4). AAISP will re-scan automatically every so often and will alert customers by email if an open DNS resolver is found. Sorry, but we don't have enough time to scan IPv6 addresses. |
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Log in to the [https:// |
Log in to the [https://control.aa.net.uk/ Control Pages], and then either click on one of your IPv4 addresses or a broadband line. On these pages you'll see a link to the open DNS page. |
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==Disabling Automatic Scans== |
==Disabling Automatic Scans== |
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[[Category:Routers]] |
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[[Category:DNS]] |
[[Category:DNS]] |
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[[Category:Diagnostic Tools]] |
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