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==== 2) The practical way: log DNS using a real DNS resolver (Pi-hole / AdGuard Home) ====

If your goal is “log every DNS request, per device”, run a DNS server on your network (Pi-hole is the popular choice) and point clients to it.

Point the router to your DNS server (basic approach):
* In the router UI go to Internet
* Under DNS, select Use these DNS Servers and enter your Pi-hole/AdGuard IP(s). Netgear Knowledge Base<ref>{{cite web|title=Netgear Knowledge Base|url=https://kb.netgear.com/30510/How-do-I-set-static-Domain-Name-System-servers-on-my-NETGEAR-router|publisher=Netgear Knowledge Base|access-date=2026-01-08}}</ref>

Important detail (to get per-device logs):
Many setups end up with Pi-hole showing the router as the client for everything. The usual fix is to make Pi-hole the DHCP server so clients use it directly for DNS.
* Disable DHCP on the router: ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup and clear Use Router as DHCP Server. Netgear Downloads<ref>{{cite web|title=Netgear Downloads|url=https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RAXE290/RAXE290_UM_EN.pdf|publisher=Netgear Downloads|access-date=2026-01-08}}</ref>
* Enable DHCP on Pi-hole/AdGuard instead, then renew DHCP leases on clients.

✅ Best option for: accurate, searchable, per-device DNS logs