Which DNS should you use to block ads on your network?

Setting up a custom DNS to block ads at the router or system level might seem like a great idea, but it often slows down domain name resolution or breaks your internet connection by funneling all your traffic through a single third-party server.

Local perimeter filtering vs. external DNS

External DNS providers monitor your queries. AdBlock Network performs asynchronous, read-only requests to multiple independent endpoints to download perimeter filtering rules, processing the Address layer blocking 100% locally in your browser. This prevents external telemetry and maintains maximum connection speeds.