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How to log into a captive portal (public WiFi) when you have a system wide private DNS? (self.privacy)
submitted 3 months ago by to c/privacy@lemmy.ml
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Hi all

I'm using DNS over TLS with Quad9 as my DNS provider.
This works great in most circumstances, but when I want to connect to a public wifi, like at school or in the library, it's not possible to open the Captive portal page, and I can't use the network.

Is there some way to easily make this work? Maybe exclude these networks from private DNS?
Or a way to easily switch between network configurations?

I'm using systemd resolved, but configured with a private dns via my NixOs configuration.

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[–] [S] 1 point 3 months ago (1 child)

You can connect to your VPN already before changing DNS?

I was interested in having a VPN to my home network which just works over 443, so I can access everything in my home network even on public wifis in a safe way. Haven't managed to set it up yet though.

What do you use for travel router? Might be interesting as well.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 months ago

    I guess you use the DHCP-assigned DNS first, then change it to what you want after connecting. Tailscale is a great way to access your home network. Headscale is another one but I haven't used it.

    I use a gl.inet router. They're like $30. They use OpenWRT.

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