DNSthingy gives you granular control over each user’s Internet experience. The following features can be applied network wide, or on a device by device basis:
To maintain speed, DNSthingy performs all filtering on your ClearOS box. It is controlled with a Cloud based interface. See the DNSthingy (https://www.dnsthingy.com/) website for more details.
You can find this feature in the menu system at the following location:
<navigation>Cloud|Content Filter and Proxy|DNSthingy</navigation>
Installing the DNSthingy app can be done via the Marketplace. Search for 'DNSthingy' to find this app.
Once you have DNSthingy installed on the server, it is time to configure/initialize the service.
As root (or a sub-admin with required ACL), navigate to the DNSthingy configuration.
This displays whether the ClearOS device is functioning in Gateway mode or in Standalone mode.
This selects which interface DNSthingy is to filter.
When a http page is blocked, DNSthingy displays a block page. This allows you to select from which IP that page will be displayed. It must be on the same subnet as the LAN interface and it must not be in use.
After saving, you will be taken to a screen to create your DNSthingy account.
DNSthingy is controlled from a cloud-based account. There are two options to consider.
If you do not yet have a DNSthingy account, fill out this form. You will receive an email with a link to verify your account.
If you already have a DNSthingy account, you can add this box to that account. This allows you to manage all of your devices with one username and password.
Click on “Already have an account?” Fill out the form and submit it.
The DNSthingy dashboard controls all of your DNSthingy related settings.
After completing the setup, visiting the DNSthingy page in your web config will give you a link to open your DNSthingy dashboard.
You can also visit https://www.dnsthingy.com/dashboard directly.