Pi-Hole: Network-Level Ad Blocking

Pi-Hole is a network-level ad blocker that acts as a DNS sinkhole to block unwanted content, especially advertisements, at the network level. By configuring your network's DNS settings to route through Pi-Hole, it filters out requests to ad-serving domains, providing a cleaner browsing experience on all devices connected to the network without the need for individual ad-blocking extensions.

How to Install Pi-Hole on a Linux Server

1. Update Your Server: Ensure your server's package lists are up to date:

   sudo apt update
   sudo apt upgrade

2. Install Pi-Hole:

   You can install Pi-Hole via a simple one-step automated installation by running:

   curl -sSL https://install.pi-hole.net | bash

   Follow the on-screen instructions to configure network settings and admin preferences.

3. Verify Installation:

   Access the Pi-Hole administrative dashboard by visiting http://your_server_ip/admin in your web browser.

How to Set Up Pi-Hole Agents/Clients

Setting up clients to use Pi-Hole involves configuring their DNS settings to point to the Pi-Hole server.

1. Individual Device Setup:

   Go to the network settings of each device.

   Set the DNS server address to the IP address of your Pi-Hole server.

2. Network-Wide Setup:

   Access your router’s