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DNS request to "dfp-dual.safethings.avira.com"
2022-03-29 10:55:00 - last edited 2022-03-31 08:41:50
Model: Archer AX55  
Hardware Version: V1
Firmware Version: 1.0.7 Build 20220120 rel.74083(4555)

Hello everybody,

I got a private DNS setup with PiHole and I configured my AX55 to use it as DNS server.

As soon as i saved my config I started to see all the DNS requests made from my router and I think it's not normal that TP-Link sends 500 request per minute to dfp-dual.safethings.avira.com. 

There's no settings to disable telemetry, analysis or whatever these requests mean. 

TP-Link should push a firmware update as soon as possible, I don't even think is legal (here in EU) to do telemetry or data analysis without user's consent.

The thing even worst that the AX55 is the gateway, so every connection have to pass from it.

 

Here's just a bunch of DNS request blocked:

 

Waiting for TP-Link response.

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Re:DNS request to "dfp-dual.safethings.avira.com"-Solution
2022-03-30 01:30:37 - last edited 2022-03-31 08:41:50

Hello @Smagen, thank you for posting on the TP-Link Community.

 

Regarding the Avira DNS request concern, we have shared and created an Official Announcement here, and you can refer to this FAQ to get the latest updates.

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Re:DNS request to "dfp-dual.safethings.avira.com"-Solution
2022-03-30 01:30:37 - last edited 2022-03-31 08:41:50

Hello @Smagen, thank you for posting on the TP-Link Community.

 

Regarding the Avira DNS request concern, we have shared and created an Official Announcement here, and you can refer to this FAQ to get the latest updates.

Nice to Meet You in Our TP-Link Community. Check Out the Latest Posts: Connect TP-Link Archer BE550 to Germany's DS-Lite (Dual Stack Lite) Internet via WAN Archer GE550 - BE9300 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Gaming Router EasyMesh Is Available When Wi-Fi Routers Work in AP Mode as A Controller. Archer AX90 New Firmware Added Support for EasyMesh and Ethernet Backhaul If you found a post or response helpful, please click Helpful (arrow pointing upward icon). If you are the author of a topic, remember to mark a helpful reply as the "Recommended Solution" (star icon) so that others can benefit from it.
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Re:DNS request to "dfp-dual.safethings.avira.com"
2022-03-30 07:36:32

Hi @Kevin_Z 

the link you posted refers to US version of AX55. Is it safe to push that update on a EU model?

 

TIA

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Re:DNS request to "dfp-dual.safethings.avira.com"
2022-03-31 06:45:13

Smagen wrote

Hi @Kevin_Z 

the link you posted refers to US version of AX55. Is it safe to push that update on a EU model?

 

TIA

 

@Smagen Yes, you can install the firmware provided in the FAQ on AX55EU also, but please verify the hardware version of your device before installing.

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Re:DNS request to "dfp-dual.safethings.avira.com"
2022-03-31 08:44:19

Hi  @Kevin_Z I installed the new firmware update and everything seems to work. Just to know, from now on I will receive the auto-update for US market or will it still check for EU market from the auto-updates? 

 

TIA

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Re:DNS request to "dfp-dual.safethings.avira.com"
2022-03-31 09:43:56

@Smagen 

 

Glad to know that works.

 

"from now on I will receive the auto-update for US market or will it still check for EU market from the auto-updates?"

You will still get and receive the firmware for the EU version, which is determined by the region version of the device.

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Re:DNS request to "dfp-dual.safethings.avira.com"
2022-03-31 10:28:42

  @Kevin_Z 

 

Ok thanks for your support. Have a good day!

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Re:DNS request to "dfp-dual.safethings.avira.com"
2022-03-31 10:53:57

@Smagen 

You are very welcome.laugh

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