Add AdGuard DNS setup with automatic failover documentation

- docs/16-ADGUARD-VLAN-PLAN.md: Implementation plan for AdGuard on VLANs
- docs/17-DNS-ADGUARD-FAILOVER.md: Complete DNS architecture with:
  - Dual AdGuard setup (MikroTik primary, Unraid secondary)
  - Automatic failover via Netwatch monitoring
  - NAT redirect rules for all VLANs
  - Sync configuration between instances
- docs/wip/CONSOLE-PORT-ETHER5.md: WIP plan for dedicated console port

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
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# AdGuard Configuration Plan for VLAN Structure
**Created:** 2026-01-31
**Status:** IMPLEMENTED
**Prerequisites:** VLAN setup complete (doc 15)
**See Also:** [17-DNS-ADGUARD-FAILOVER.md](17-DNS-ADGUARD-FAILOVER.md) - Complete implementation with failover
---
## Overview
Configure AdGuard DNS filtering for the new VLAN-segmented network with:
- MikroTik container as primary DNS (172.17.0.2)
- Unraid AdGuard as secondary DNS (192.168.10.10)
- DNS redirect for all VLANs
- Different filtering policies per VLAN (Kids stricter)
---
## Current State
| Component | IP | Status |
|-----------|-----|--------|
| AdGuard (Unraid) | 192.168.10.10 | Running |
| AdGuard (MikroTik) | 172.17.0.2 | Not installed |
| adguardhome-sync | 172.18.0.27 | Running |
---
## Network Architecture (VLAN-Aware)
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ INTERNET │
│ │
│ Mobile/Remote ──► dns.xtrm-lab.org ──► WAN:853 (DoT) │
│ ──► WAN:8443 (DoH) │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ MikroTik hAP ax³ │
│ 192.168.10.1 │
│ │
│ ┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ AdGuard Container │ │
│ │ 172.17.0.2 (primary) │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ Ports: 53 (DNS), 80 (HTTP), 443 (HTTPS), 853 (DoT) │ │
│ └───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ┌────────────────────────────┴────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ DNS Redirect Rules │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ VLAN 10 (192.168.10.0/24) ─► 172.17.0.2:53 Management │ │
│ │ VLAN 20 (192.168.20.0/24) ─► 172.17.0.2:53 Trusted │ │
│ │ VLAN 25 (192.168.25.0/24) ─► 172.17.0.2:53 Kids │ │
│ │ VLAN 30 (192.168.30.0/24) ─► 172.17.0.2:53 IoT │ │
│ │ VLAN 40 (192.168.1.0/24) ─► 172.17.0.2:53 Catch-All │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Unraid (VLAN 10) │
│ 192.168.10.20 │
│ │
│ ┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ AdGuard Container (secondary) │ │
│ │ 192.168.10.10 │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ Upstream: MikroTik AdGuard (172.17.0.2) │ │
│ │ Failover: Quad9 DoH │ │
│ └───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │
│ ┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ adguardhome-sync │ │
│ │ 172.18.0.27 │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ Syncs: MikroTik ◄─► Unraid (filters, rewrites, clients) │ │
│ └───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
---
## Phase 1: MikroTik Container Setup
### 1.1 Create Container Infrastructure
```routeros
# Container mode (if not already enabled)
/system/device-mode/update container=yes
# Create veth interface
/interface veth add address=172.17.0.2/24 gateway=172.17.0.1 name=veth-adguard
# Add to bridge
/interface bridge port add bridge=bridge interface=veth-adguard
# Gateway IP for container network
/ip address add address=172.17.0.1/24 interface=veth-adguard
```
### 1.2 Create Container Mounts
```routeros
# Create USB directory structure first
/file print # verify usb1 exists
# Create mounts
/container mounts add name=agh-config src=usb1/adguard/conf dst=/opt/adguardhome/conf
/container mounts add name=agh-work src=usb1/adguard/work dst=/opt/adguardhome/work
```
### 1.3 Pull and Create Container
```routeros
# Environment variables
/container envs add name=agh-env key=TZ value="Europe/Sofia"
# Pull image and create container
/container add remote-image=adguard/adguardhome:latest \
interface=veth-adguard \
root-dir=usb1/adguard/root \
mounts=agh-config,agh-work \
envlist=agh-env \
dns=8.8.8.8 \
logging=yes \
start-on-boot=yes \
name=adguardhome
# Wait for extraction (check status)
/container print
# Start when status shows "stopped" (not "extracting")
/container start [find name=adguardhome]
```
---
## Phase 2: NAT Rules for All VLANs
### 2.1 Exception Rules (MUST BE FIRST)
```routeros
# Allow AdGuard containers' own DNS queries (prevent loops)
/ip firewall nat add chain=dstnat action=accept protocol=udp \
src-address=172.17.0.0/24 dst-port=53 \
comment="[DNS] Allow MikroTik AdGuard outbound" place-before=0
/ip firewall nat add chain=dstnat action=accept protocol=udp \
src-address=192.168.10.10 dst-port=53 \
comment="[DNS] Allow Unraid AdGuard outbound" place-before=1
/ip firewall nat add chain=dstnat action=accept protocol=tcp \
src-address=192.168.10.10 dst-port=53 \
comment="[DNS] Allow Unraid AdGuard outbound TCP" place-before=2
```
### 2.2 VLAN DNS Redirect Rules
```routeros
# VLAN 10 - Management (192.168.10.0/24)
/ip firewall nat add chain=dstnat action=dst-nat to-addresses=172.17.0.2 to-ports=53 \
protocol=udp src-address=192.168.10.0/24 dst-port=53 \
comment="[DNS] VLAN10 Mgmt redirect"
/ip firewall nat add chain=dstnat action=dst-nat to-addresses=172.17.0.2 to-ports=53 \
protocol=tcp src-address=192.168.10.0/24 dst-port=53 \
comment="[DNS] VLAN10 Mgmt redirect TCP"
# VLAN 20 - Trusted (192.168.20.0/24)
/ip firewall nat add chain=dstnat action=dst-nat to-addresses=172.17.0.2 to-ports=53 \
protocol=udp src-address=192.168.20.0/24 dst-port=53 \
comment="[DNS] VLAN20 Trusted redirect"
/ip firewall nat add chain=dstnat action=dst-nat to-addresses=172.17.0.2 to-ports=53 \
protocol=tcp src-address=192.168.20.0/24 dst-port=53 \
comment="[DNS] VLAN20 Trusted redirect TCP"
# VLAN 25 - Kids (192.168.25.0/24)
/ip firewall nat add chain=dstnat action=dst-nat to-addresses=172.17.0.2 to-ports=53 \
protocol=udp src-address=192.168.25.0/24 dst-port=53 \
comment="[DNS] VLAN25 Kids redirect"
/ip firewall nat add chain=dstnat action=dst-nat to-addresses=172.17.0.2 to-ports=53 \
protocol=tcp src-address=192.168.25.0/24 dst-port=53 \
comment="[DNS] VLAN25 Kids redirect TCP"
# VLAN 30 - IoT (192.168.30.0/24)
/ip firewall nat add chain=dstnat action=dst-nat to-addresses=172.17.0.2 to-ports=53 \
protocol=udp src-address=192.168.30.0/24 dst-port=53 \
comment="[DNS] VLAN30 IoT redirect"
/ip firewall nat add chain=dstnat action=dst-nat to-addresses=172.17.0.2 to-ports=53 \
protocol=tcp src-address=192.168.30.0/24 dst-port=53 \
comment="[DNS] VLAN30 IoT redirect TCP"
# VLAN 40 - Catch-All (192.168.1.0/24)
/ip firewall nat add chain=dstnat action=dst-nat to-addresses=172.17.0.2 to-ports=53 \
protocol=udp src-address=192.168.1.0/24 dst-port=53 \
comment="[DNS] VLAN40 CatchAll redirect"
/ip firewall nat add chain=dstnat action=dst-nat to-addresses=172.17.0.2 to-ports=53 \
protocol=tcp src-address=192.168.1.0/24 dst-port=53 \
comment="[DNS] VLAN40 CatchAll redirect TCP"
```
### 2.3 Masquerade Rules for Return Traffic
```routeros
# Masquerade for all VLAN subnets to AdGuard
/ip firewall nat add chain=srcnat action=masquerade protocol=udp \
src-address=192.168.10.0/24 dst-address=172.17.0.2 dst-port=53 \
comment="[DNS] VLAN10 masquerade"
/ip firewall nat add chain=srcnat action=masquerade protocol=udp \
src-address=192.168.20.0/24 dst-address=172.17.0.2 dst-port=53 \
comment="[DNS] VLAN20 masquerade"
/ip firewall nat add chain=srcnat action=masquerade protocol=udp \
src-address=192.168.25.0/24 dst-address=172.17.0.2 dst-port=53 \
comment="[DNS] VLAN25 masquerade"
/ip firewall nat add chain=srcnat action=masquerade protocol=udp \
src-address=192.168.30.0/24 dst-address=172.17.0.2 dst-port=53 \
comment="[DNS] VLAN30 masquerade"
/ip firewall nat add chain=srcnat action=masquerade protocol=udp \
src-address=192.168.1.0/24 dst-address=172.17.0.2 dst-port=53 \
comment="[DNS] VLAN40 masquerade"
```
### 2.4 External Access (DoT/DoH)
```routeros
# DoT (DNS over TLS) - port 853
/ip firewall nat add chain=dstnat action=dst-nat to-addresses=172.17.0.2 to-ports=853 \
protocol=tcp in-interface=ether1 dst-port=853 \
comment="[DNS] DoT external"
# DoH (DNS over HTTPS) - port 8443 → 443
/ip firewall nat add chain=dstnat action=dst-nat to-addresses=172.17.0.2 to-ports=443 \
protocol=tcp in-interface=ether1 dst-port=8443 \
comment="[DNS] DoH external"
```
### 2.5 Web UI Access
```routeros
# AdGuard Web UI on port 3000 from Management VLAN
/ip firewall nat add chain=dstnat action=dst-nat to-addresses=172.17.0.2 to-ports=80 \
protocol=tcp dst-address=192.168.10.1 dst-port=3000 \
comment="[DNS] AdGuard Web UI"
```
---
## Phase 3: Firewall Filter Rules
```routeros
# Allow traffic to container network
/ip firewall filter add chain=input action=accept dst-address=172.17.0.0/24 \
comment="[Container] Allow to container network" place-before=0
/ip firewall filter add chain=input action=accept src-address=172.17.0.0/24 \
comment="[Container] Allow from container network" place-before=1
/ip firewall filter add chain=forward action=accept dst-address=172.17.0.0/24 \
comment="[Container] Forward to container network"
/ip firewall filter add chain=forward action=accept src-address=172.17.0.0/24 \
comment="[Container] Forward from container network"
```
---
## Phase 4: MikroTik DNS Settings
```routeros
# Point MikroTik's own DNS resolver to AdGuard container
/ip dns set servers=172.17.0.2 allow-remote-requests=yes
```
---
## Phase 5: AdGuard Initial Configuration
### 5.1 Access Web UI
After container starts, access: `http://192.168.10.1:3000`
### 5.2 Initial Setup Wizard
| Setting | Value |
|---------|-------|
| Admin Interface | All interfaces, port 80 |
| DNS Server | All interfaces, port 53 |
| Username | admin |
| Password | (set secure password) |
### 5.3 Upstream DNS
```
# Primary (encrypted)
https://dns.quad9.net/dns-query
# Fallback to Unraid AdGuard
192.168.10.10
```
### 5.4 Bootstrap DNS
```
9.9.9.9
149.112.112.112
```
### 5.5 TLS Configuration (for DoT/DoH)
| Setting | Value |
|---------|-------|
| Server Name | dns.xtrm-lab.org |
| Certificate Path | /opt/adguardhome/conf/fullchain.pem |
| Key Path | /opt/adguardhome/conf/privkey.pem |
**Certificate upload:**
```bash
# From Mac - copy certificates to MikroTik USB
scp -P 2222 /path/to/fullchain.pem xtrm@192.168.10.1:usb1/adguard/conf/
scp -P 2222 /path/to/privkey.pem xtrm@192.168.10.1:usb1/adguard/conf/
```
---
## Phase 6: Client Configuration per VLAN
### 6.1 DHCP Network Settings
Update each VLAN's DHCP to advertise AdGuard as DNS:
```routeros
/ip dhcp-server network
set [find address=192.168.10.0/24] dns-server=192.168.10.10
set [find address=192.168.20.0/24] dns-server=192.168.10.10
set [find address=192.168.25.0/24] dns-server=192.168.10.10
set [find address=192.168.30.0/24] dns-server=192.168.10.10
set [find address=192.168.1.0/24] dns-server=192.168.10.10
```
**Note:** We use 192.168.10.10 (Unraid AdGuard) as the advertised DNS because:
1. Clients can reach it directly on VLAN 10
2. The NAT redirect still captures all DNS traffic to 172.17.0.2
3. If redirect fails, clients fall back to Unraid AdGuard
---
## Phase 7: AdGuard Sync Configuration
### 7.1 Update adguardhome-sync on Unraid
Edit `/mnt/user/appdata/adguardhome-sync/adguardhome-sync.yaml`:
```yaml
origin:
url: http://172.17.0.2 # MikroTik AdGuard (via router internal)
username: admin
password: YOUR_PASSWORD
replicas:
- url: http://192.168.10.10 # Unraid AdGuard
username: admin
password: YOUR_PASSWORD
cron: "0 */30 * * * *" # Every 30 minutes
api:
port: 8080
features:
dns:
rewrites: true
filters: true
clients: true
services: true
```
### 7.2 Restart Sync Container
```bash
docker restart adguardhome-sync
```
---
## Phase 8: Kids VLAN Special Configuration (Optional)
For stricter filtering on VLAN 25 (Kids), you can:
### Option A: Separate AdGuard Client Profile
In AdGuard → Settings → Client Settings, add clients for Kids VLAN:
- Identifier: 192.168.25.0/24
- Name: Kids Devices
- Enable: SafeSearch, Block Adult Sites
- Custom filters: stricter blocklists
### Option B: Redirect to Different DNS (More Complex)
Create separate DNS redirect for VLAN 25 to a different filtering service.
---
## Verification Checklist
After implementation, verify:
- [ ] Container running: `/container print` shows "running"
- [ ] DNS resolution: `:resolve google.com server=172.17.0.2`
- [ ] VLAN 10 DNS: `nslookup google.com` from Unraid
- [ ] VLAN 20 DNS: Test from trusted device
- [ ] VLAN 25 DNS: Test from kids device
- [ ] VLAN 30 DNS: Test from IoT device
- [ ] VLAN 40 DNS: Test from catch-all device
- [ ] DoT external: `kdig @dns.xtrm-lab.org +tls google.com`
- [ ] DoH external: `curl https://dns.xtrm-lab.org:8443/dns-query?name=google.com`
- [ ] Web UI accessible: `http://192.168.10.1:3000`
- [ ] Sync working: Check adguardhome-sync logs
---
## Troubleshooting
### Container won't start
```routeros
# Check container status
/container print detail
# Check logs
:log print where topics~"container"
# Common fix: recreate container
/container remove [find name=adguardhome]
# Then repeat Phase 1.3
```
### DNS not redirecting
```routeros
# Check NAT rules are active
/ip firewall nat print where comment~"DNS"
# Test packet flow
/tool sniffer quick port=53
```
### Sync not working
```bash
# On Unraid, check sync logs
docker logs adguardhome-sync
# Verify connectivity
curl -u admin:password http://172.17.0.2/control/status
```
---
## Quick Reference Commands
```routeros
# Check AdGuard container
/container print where name=adguardhome
# Restart AdGuard
/container stop [find name=adguardhome]
/container start [find name=adguardhome]
# Test DNS
:resolve google.com server=172.17.0.2
# Check DNS NAT rules
/ip firewall nat print where comment~"DNS"
# Backup before changes
/system backup save name=pre-adguard-$(date)
```
---
## Files Location
| Item | Location |
|------|----------|
| MikroTik AdGuard Config | usb1/adguard/conf/AdGuardHome.yaml |
| MikroTik AdGuard Work | usb1/adguard/work/ |
| MikroTik TLS Certs | usb1/adguard/conf/*.pem |
| Unraid AdGuard Config | /mnt/user/appdata/adguardhome/ |
| Sync Config | /mnt/user/appdata/adguardhome-sync/ |
---
## Implementation Order
1. **Backup MikroTik** - `/system backup save name=pre-adguard`
2. **Phase 1** - Container setup (requires device mode update + reboot)
3. **Phase 2** - NAT rules (careful with order!)
4. **Phase 3** - Firewall filters
5. **Phase 4** - MikroTik DNS settings
6. **Test** - Verify DNS works
7. **Phase 5** - AdGuard web configuration
8. **Phase 6** - DHCP updates
9. **Phase 7** - Sync setup
10. **Phase 8** - Kids filtering (optional)
---
**Document Version:** 1.0
**Last Updated:** 2026-01-31

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# DNS Architecture with AdGuard Failover
**Created:** 2026-01-31
**Status:** Implemented
**Backup:** `adguard-failover-complete-2026-01-31.backup`
---
## Overview
Dual AdGuard DNS setup with automatic failover. All DNS queries are filtered through AdGuard for ad-blocking, and if the primary (MikroTik) fails, traffic automatically switches to secondary (Unraid).
---
## Architecture
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│ INTERNET │
│ │
│ External clients (DoT/DoH) │
│ dns.xtrm-lab.org:853 (DoT) │
│ dns.xtrm-lab.org:8443 (DoH) │
└──────────────┬──────────────────────┘
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ MikroTik hAP ax³ (192.168.10.1) │
│ │
│ ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ AdGuard Home (PRIMARY) │ │
│ │ Container: 172.17.0.2 │ │
│ │ Web UI: http://192.168.10.1:3000 │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ ┌─────────────┐ ┌─────────────┐ ┌─────────────┐ │ │
│ │ │ Filters │ │ Blocklists │ │ Clients │ │ │
│ │ │ (synced) │ │ 143K rules │ │ (synced) │ │ │
│ │ └─────────────┘ └─────────────┘ └─────────────┘ │ │
│ └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ Netwatch monitors every 10s │
│ │ │
│ ┌─────────┴─────────┐ │
│ │ │ │
│ Container UP Container DOWN │
│ │ │ │
│ ▼ ▼ │
│ NAT → 172.17.0.2 NAT → 192.168.10.10 │
│ (MikroTik) (Unraid Failover) │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
▲ ▲ ▲
│ │ │
NAT Redirect NAT Redirect NAT Redirect
│ │ │
┌───────┴───────┐ ┌────────┴────────┐ ┌────────┴────────┐
│ VLAN 10 │ │ VLAN 20/25 │ │ VLAN 30/40 │
│ Management │ │ Trusted/Kids │ │ IoT/CatchAll │
│ 192.168.10.x │ │ 192.168.20.x │ │ 192.168.30.x │
│ │ │ 192.168.25.x │ │ 192.168.1.x │
└───────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘
```
---
## AdGuard Instances
| Instance | Role | IP | Port | Web UI |
|----------|------|-----|------|--------|
| MikroTik | Primary | 172.17.0.2 | 53 | http://192.168.10.1:3000 |
| Unraid | Secondary/Failover | 192.168.10.10 | 3000 | http://192.168.10.10:3000 |
### Credentials (Same for Both)
| Username | Password |
|----------|----------|
| jazzymc | 7RqWElENNbZnPW |
---
## DNS Redirect Rules
All DNS queries (port 53) from any VLAN are intercepted and redirected:
| VLAN | Subnet | Redirected To |
|------|--------|---------------|
| 10 | 192.168.10.0/24 | 172.17.0.2:53 |
| 20 | 192.168.20.0/24 | 172.17.0.2:53 |
| 25 | 192.168.25.0/24 | 172.17.0.2:53 |
| 30 | 192.168.30.0/24 | 172.17.0.2:53 |
| 40 | 192.168.1.0/24 | 172.17.0.2:53 |
**Note:** Clients don't need any DNS configuration - even if they use 8.8.8.8, traffic is intercepted by NAT.
### NAT Rules on MikroTik
```routeros
# Exception rules (prevent loops) - MUST BE FIRST
/ip firewall nat
add chain=dstnat action=accept protocol=udp src-address=172.17.0.0/24 dst-port=53 comment="[DNS] Allow MikroTik AdGuard outbound"
add chain=dstnat action=accept protocol=udp src-address=192.168.10.10 dst-port=53 comment="[DNS] Allow Unraid AdGuard outbound"
# VLAN redirect rules
add chain=dstnat action=dst-nat to-addresses=172.17.0.2 to-ports=53 protocol=udp src-address=192.168.10.0/24 dst-port=53 comment="[DNS] VLAN10 Mgmt redirect"
add chain=dstnat action=dst-nat to-addresses=172.17.0.2 to-ports=53 protocol=udp src-address=192.168.20.0/24 dst-port=53 comment="[DNS] VLAN20 Trusted redirect"
add chain=dstnat action=dst-nat to-addresses=172.17.0.2 to-ports=53 protocol=udp src-address=192.168.25.0/24 dst-port=53 comment="[DNS] VLAN25 Kids redirect"
add chain=dstnat action=dst-nat to-addresses=172.17.0.2 to-ports=53 protocol=udp src-address=192.168.30.0/24 dst-port=53 comment="[DNS] VLAN30 IoT redirect"
add chain=dstnat action=dst-nat to-addresses=172.17.0.2 to-ports=53 protocol=udp src-address=192.168.1.0/24 dst-port=53 comment="[DNS] VLAN40 CatchAll redirect"
# Masquerade for return traffic
add chain=srcnat action=masquerade protocol=udp src-address=192.168.10.0/24 dst-address=172.17.0.2 dst-port=53 comment="[DNS] VLAN10 masquerade"
# ... (similar for other VLANs)
```
---
## Automatic Failover
### How It Works
1. **Netwatch** monitors 172.17.0.2 (container IP) every 10 seconds
2. If ping fails for 3 seconds → status changes to "down"
3. **dns-failover-down** script runs → NAT rules switch to Unraid
4. When ping succeeds again → status changes to "up"
5. **dns-failover-up** script runs → NAT rules switch back to MikroTik
### Failover Timeline
| Event | Detection Time | Total Switchover |
|-------|----------------|------------------|
| Container stops | ~10-13 seconds | ~13-16 seconds |
| Container recovers | ~10-13 seconds | ~13-16 seconds |
### Failover Scripts
```routeros
# dns-failover-down (runs when container is unreachable)
/system script add name=dns-failover-down dont-require-permissions=yes source={
:log warning "DNS Failover: Switching to Unraid"
/ip firewall nat set [find where comment~"VLAN" and comment~"redirect"] to-addresses=192.168.10.10 to-ports=3000
}
# dns-failover-up (runs when container is back)
/system script add name=dns-failover-up dont-require-permissions=yes source={
:log info "DNS Failover: Switching back to MikroTik"
/ip firewall nat set [find where comment~"VLAN" and comment~"redirect"] to-addresses=172.17.0.2 to-ports=53
}
```
### Netwatch Configuration
```routeros
/tool netwatch add host=172.17.0.2 interval=10s timeout=3s \
up-script=dns-failover-up \
down-script=dns-failover-down \
comment="AdGuard failover monitor"
```
---
## Sync Configuration
Settings are synced from Unraid (source of truth) to MikroTik every 30 minutes.
### What Syncs
| Feature | Synced |
|---------|--------|
| Filter lists (blocklists) | ✅ |
| User rules (custom blocks/allows) | ✅ |
| Client settings (per-device rules) | ✅ |
| Services (blocked services) | ✅ |
| Rewrites (custom DNS entries) | ✅ |
| DNS server config | ❌ |
| DHCP settings | ❌ |
| Query logs/stats | ❌ |
### Sync Container
```yaml
# /mnt/user/appdata/adguard-sync/adguardhome-sync.yaml
cron: "*/30 * * * *"
runOnStart: true
origin:
url: http://192.168.10.10:3000
username: jazzymc
password: 7RqWElENNbZnPW
replicas:
- url: http://192.168.10.1:3000
username: jazzymc
password: 7RqWElENNbZnPW
features:
dns:
serverConfig: false
accessLists: true
rewrites: true
filters: true
clientSettings: true
services: true
```
**Note:** The sync container must be connected to both `dockerproxy` and `br0` networks to reach both AdGuard instances.
---
## Container Configuration (MikroTik)
### Container Details
| Setting | Value |
|---------|-------|
| Image | adguard/adguardhome:latest |
| Interface | veth-adguard |
| IP | 172.17.0.2/24 |
| Gateway | 172.17.0.1 |
| Root dir | usb1/adguard/root |
| Config mount | usb1/adguard/conf → /opt/adguardhome/conf |
| Work mount | usb1/adguard/work → /opt/adguardhome/work |
| Start on boot | Yes |
### Container Commands
```routeros
# Check status
/container print
# Start container
/container start 0
# Stop container
/container stop 0
# View logs
/log print where topics~"container"
```
---
## Upstream DNS
Both AdGuard instances use the same upstream:
| Upstream | Type |
|----------|------|
| https://dns.quad9.net/dns-query | Primary (DoH) |
| 9.9.9.9 | Bootstrap |
| 149.112.112.112 | Bootstrap secondary |
---
## Management
| Task | Where to Do It |
|------|----------------|
| Change blocklists | Unraid AdGuard (syncs to MikroTik) |
| Add custom rules | Unraid AdGuard |
| Add client settings | Unraid AdGuard |
| View query logs | MikroTik AdGuard (real-time) |
| Check failover status | MikroTik `/tool netwatch print` |
---
## Troubleshooting
### Check Failover Status
```routeros
/tool netwatch print
# STATUS should be "up" normally
```
### Check Current DNS Target
```routeros
/ip firewall nat print where comment~"VLAN10 Mgmt redirect"
# to-addresses should be 172.17.0.2 (normal) or 192.168.10.10 (failover)
```
### View Failover Logs
```routeros
/log print where message~"Failover"
```
### Manual Failover Test
```routeros
# Stop container (triggers failover)
/container stop 0
# Wait 15 seconds, check NAT rules switched to 192.168.10.10
# Start container (triggers recovery)
/container start 0
# Wait 15 seconds, check NAT rules switched back to 172.17.0.2
```
### DNS Not Working
1. Check container is running: `/container print`
2. Check netwatch status: `/tool netwatch print`
3. Test DNS directly: `:resolve google.com server=172.17.0.2`
4. Check NAT rules: `/ip firewall nat print where comment~"DNS"`
### Sync Not Working
```bash
# On Unraid
docker logs adguardhome-sync --tail 20
# Check connectivity
docker exec adguardhome-sync ping -c 2 192.168.10.10
docker exec adguardhome-sync ping -c 2 192.168.10.1
```
---
## Backups
| Backup | Description |
|--------|-------------|
| `pre-adguard-2026-01-31` | Before AdGuard setup |
| `adguard-container-running-2026-01-31` | Container working, before NAT |
| `adguard-synced-2026-01-31` | After sync configured |
| `adguard-failover-complete-2026-01-31` | Final with failover |
### Restore Command
```routeros
/system backup load name=adguard-failover-complete-2026-01-31
```
---
## Quick Reference
### Normal Operation
- DNS queries → MikroTik AdGuard (172.17.0.2)
- Ad blocking active
- ~143,000 filter rules
### During Failover
- DNS queries → Unraid AdGuard (192.168.10.10)
- Ad blocking still active (same rules synced)
- Automatic, no manual intervention needed
### Recovery
- Automatic when container comes back up
- NAT rules switch back to MikroTik
- No DNS interruption for clients
---
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# WIP: Dedicated Console Port on ether5
**Status:** Pending consideration
**Created:** 2026-01-31
**Purpose:** Emergency management access independent of VLAN configuration
---
## Rationale
If VLAN or bridge configuration breaks, having a dedicated port with static IP provides guaranteed router access without relying on the main network setup.
---
## Current State
| Port | Current Use | PVID |
|------|-------------|------|
| ether5 | Unraid eth2 (bond member) | 10 |
---
## Proposed Configuration
### Remove ether5 from Bridge
```routeros
# Backup first
/system backup save name=pre-console-port
# Remove from bridge
/interface bridge port remove [find interface=ether5]
```
### Assign Static IP
```routeros
# Isolated subnet - not used by any VLAN
/ip address add address=192.168.99.1/24 interface=ether5 comment="Console Port - Emergency Access"
```
### Firewall Rule
```routeros
# Allow all management traffic from console port
/ip firewall filter add chain=input action=accept in-interface=ether5 \
comment="Console Port - Allow All" place-before=0
```
---
## Access Instructions
1. Connect laptop directly to **ether5** (rightmost port on hAP ax³)
2. Configure laptop with static IP:
- IP: `192.168.99.2`
- Netmask: `255.255.255.0`
- Gateway: `192.168.99.1`
3. Access router:
- **WinBox:** 192.168.99.1:8291
- **SSH:** `ssh -p 2222 xtrm@192.168.99.1`
- **WebFig:** http://192.168.99.1
---
## Impact Assessment
### Pros
- Always-available management access
- Independent of bridge/VLAN state
- Works even if filtering misconfigured
### Cons
- Loses one port from bridge (ether5)
- Unraid bonding reduced to single link (ether4 only)
- Physical security concern (anyone plugging in gets router access)
---
## Alternatives
### Option A: Use ether5 (Current Proposal)
- Simple, dedicated port
- Sacrifices Unraid bond member
### Option B: Use ether2 (CAP XL ac port)
- CAP currently on ether2
- Would need to move CAP to switch port
- More complex but preserves Unraid bond
### Option C: Separate VLAN for Management
- Keep ether5 in bridge
- Create untagged management VLAN on ether5
- More complex but keeps port in bridge
---
## Decision
- [ ] Implement Option A (ether5 dedicated)
- [ ] Implement Option B (move CAP)
- [ ] Implement Option C (management VLAN)
- [ ] Defer - not needed
---
**Notes:**
- Consider physical labeling of port if implemented
- Document in network map
- Keep emergency access instructions printed/offline