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OpenDNS
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`OpenDNS <https://www.opendns.com>`__ is a company and service that extends the Domain Name System (DNS) by adding features such as phishing
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protection and optional content filtering in addition to DNS lookup, if its DNS servers are used.
When you are behind a static IP address, usually it should be enough to just enter the OpenDNS name servers in
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:menuselection:`System --> Settings --> General`.
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Settings
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A minimum amount of settings is needed in order to register with OpenDNS.
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Enabled If enabled, the firewall will signal OpenDNS about address changes
Username Username registered with OpenDNS
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Password Associated password
Network The network name configured on the
`Networks Dashboard <https://www.opendns.com/dashboard/networks/>`__ of
OpenDNS under 'Manage your networks'.
Used to update the node's IP address whenever the
WAN interface changes its IP address.
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.. Note::
When disabling the service, please check your name servers in :menuselection:`System --> Settings --> General`,
since this feature removed the previous ones.