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Does pi hole require a internet connection?

stevot1995
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You could theoretically add your own resolving hosts to that if you wanted for local LAN resolution only.

 

But yes to query external domains it needs an Internet connection.

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I have a raspberry pi zero (non WiFi) in a draw I wondered if I could use it for Pi hole or does it require a active internet connection?

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22 minutes ago, stevot1995 said:

I have a raspberry pi zero (non WiFi) in a draw I wondered if I could use it for Pi hole or does it require a active internet connection?

Well yes, how else would it function as a DNS server?

 

You can get a microUSB OTG adapter and a USB ethernet adapter or USB WiFi adapter and use it that way. Getting either of those during this time might be a little challenging, but Amazon seems to still be delivering non-essential stuff within reasonable timeframes despite their current messaging.

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Thanks guys I assumed it did but wanted to double check

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You could theoretically add your own resolving hosts to that if you wanted for local LAN resolution only.

 

But yes to query external domains it needs an Internet connection.

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