OpenWrt 21.02.0-rc4-Can't access Software list, can't resolve domain

Installing and Using OpenWrt Network and Wireless Configuration
#1

Wifi router, work as access point: D-link DIR-2660
OpenWrt 21.02.0-rc4
Router: PfSense 2.5.2, handling firewall, dhcp, dns

Network diagram:

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Before getting this D-link router, I have 3 APs (Freshtomato, OpenWrt 19.07) setup without problem. I can get software list, can diagnose by ping, traceroute, and nslookup functions on OpenWrt fine.

But with D-link on OpenWrt 21.02.0-rc4, everything works fine (devices connected to all lan ports, all wifi ssids/main and vlan, can access internet without problem), but the D-link AP itself can't resolve any domain name. Ping, traceroute, and nslookup on Luci GUI, can't find the sites; thus update Software list can download software list due to not being able to resolve downloads.openwrt.org site. It can ping public IP addresses, though.

I do not change anything on my pfSense, which setups work with other APs I have. All other APs I tested also plugged to the same ethernet port of PfSense box. Same fixed network IP (192.168.8.254).....

I really can't solve this problem. Need some clue as to what are the possible cause.

Thanks.

#2

Does the D-Link have a static IP set? if that's the case, you manually have to provide the DNSes.

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#3

Like frollic said, you need to provide the DNS address and the gateway for the router's config, as it does not get it via DHCP like the client PCs.

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#4

This is my current setup:

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#5

you left out the best part :wink:
although the Luci interface might differ between 19.07 and 21.02-RC4, and I haven't tried 21.02 yet.

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Tbh I leave them empty, and just add one to /etc/resolv.conf when needed, it sticks until the next reboot.

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#6

Thanks. For 21.02.0-rc4, I have to set dns in advanced tab. It works now!
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Strange, on 19.07 I don't have to define dns.

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#7

perhaps the older devices run off the DHCP, with or without static leases ... ?

#8

The older APs running 19.07 also connected to the same pfSense ethernet port. Same settings.

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