Diversion Diversion 5.4.1 - the Router Ad-Blocker, December 15, 2024

[thelonelycoder]

Diversion 5.4.1 is now available

What's fixed

• Fixes missing color profile for some options when following the Dnsmasq log file f. Thanks to @Milan for reporting.

 

[thelonelycoder]

Not sure if someone mentioned it, but when using f then 2 to get highlighted dnsmasq log, colors are missing. But when you do the first color setting - it can be used the same color as before, then after this the log is colored.

I am having the exact same issue when using f then option 2. I first have to select option 1 "Follow Unfiltered log", ctrl+c, then select "2. Select other follow option > 2. Follow Unfiltered log extra highlighted", and now colors are back again

All fixed with the Diversion 5.4.1 update.

 

[Dr.Rom]

I have noticed this:

On my RT-AX86_Pro
There is nowhere to find "Connect to DNS Server automatically" to set it to "No"

 

[Treadler]

I have noticed this:

View attachment 62994


On my RT-AX86_Pro
There is nowhere to find "Connect to DNS Server automatically" to set it to "No"

WAN > DNS Server > Assign > Manual Setting.

 

[KGB7]

It's not blocking ads on my iPhone but it blocks ads on my MacBook when visiting same websites. Both devices connected to the same 5Ghz band.

Router AC68U, firmware Merlin 386.14_2 and I'm using "Large" block list in Diversion.

Edit.

Ads on my android phone do get blocked when visiting same websites.

 

[Rhialto]

It's not blocking ads on my iPhone but it blocks ads on my MacBook. Both devices connected to the same 5Ghz band.

Have you tried disabling DATA on your iPhone just for a quick test? Maybe the ads is pulled thru data? I have no idea, just guessing. I know Apple products are special, my AppleTV gets all the ads on YT while no ads on other devices... but lately YT is really trying hard with ads and it's becoming complex to block those because server-side injection is what they use now.

 

[KGB7]

Have you tried disabling DATA on your iPhone just for a quick test? Maybe the ads is pulled thru data? I have no idea, just guessing. I know Apple products are special, my AppleTV gets all the ads on YT while no ads on other devices... but lately YT is really trying hard with ads and it's becoming complex to block those because server-side injection is what they use now.

My iPhone has no cell service at this time. I don't watch YT video on my iPhone, but ads on websites aren't being blocked.

When I'm using my android phone, ads are being blocked on websites.

 

[Davidncali001]

My iPhone has no cell service at this time. I don't watch YT video on my iPhone, but ads on websites aren't being blocked.

When I'm using my android phone, ads are being blocked on websites.

In the WiFi section of your iPhone did you disable the tab that say Limit IP Address Tracking?

The Limit IP Address Tracking setting on iOS can interfere with ad blocking functionality on your router running Merlin firmware with Diversion. This feature, when enabled, can bypass your router’s DNS settings and ad blocking capabilities.

 

[KGB7]

In the WiFi section of your iPhone did you disable the tab that say Limit IP Address Tracking?

The Limit IP Address Tracking setting on iOS can interfere with ad blocking functionality on your router running Merlin firmware with Diversion. This feature, when enabled, can bypass your router’s DNS settings and ad blocking capabilities.

Yup, that was the issue and I didn't even know this could cause this issue. Thank you for your help! Cheers.

 

[SomeWhereOverTheRainBow]

My iPhone has no cell service at this time. I don't watch YT video on my iPhone, but ads on websites aren't being blocked.

When I'm using my android phone, ads are being blocked on websites.

Sounds like you need to manually block the domains listed below inside diversion.

mask.icloud.com
mask-h2.icloud.com
mask-canary.icloud.com

 

[KGB7]

Sounds like you need to manually block the domains listed below inside diversion.

mask.icloud.com
mask-h2.icloud.com
mask-canary.icloud.com

Problem has been resolved in a simpler matter and I will add your domains to my list. Cheers.

 

[SomeWhereOverTheRainBow]

Problem has been resolved in a simpler matter and I will add your domains to my list. Cheers.

Agreed, having the domains blocked will make sure if the setting accidently gets turned back on, that your router will block the feature itself. It is then force to use your router for dns.

 

[John Fitzgerald]

In the WiFi section of your iPhone did you disable the tab that say Limit IP Address Tracking?

The Limit IP Address Tracking setting on iOS can interfere with ad blocking functionality on your router running Merlin firmware with Diversion. This feature, when enabled, can bypass your router’s DNS settings and ad blocking capabilities.

Is this a function that gets altered by iOS updates behind the user's back? (not respectful of user choices)

Wondering if this needs constant attention after updates. (Bluetooth OFF seems to stick now going from 17 --> 18.)

Thanks.

 

[KGB7]

Is this a function that gets altered by iOS updates behind the user's back? (not respectful of user choices)

Wondering if this needs constant attention after updates. (Bluetooth OFF seems to stick now going from 17 --> 18.)

Thanks.

I actually had to turn On that option, even after a fresh install of iOS.

 

[John Fitzgerald]

I actually had to turn On that option, even after a fresh install of iOS.

Which part are you responding to, wifi or bluetooth?

 

[KGB7]

Which part are you responding to, wifi or bluetooth?

Limit IP Address Tracking.

 

[John Fitzgerald]

Problem has been resolved in a simpler matter

So, what did you do that was simpler? post #71

 

[KGB7]

So, what did you do that was simpler? post #71

I turned off "Limit IP Address Tracking" in the iPhone settings. Post #69.

 

[John Fitzgerald]

I turned off "Limit IP Address Tracking" in the iPhone settings. Post #69.

My confusion is because of post #74 and #76, see bold, that's why I didn't follow what you were saying.

I actually had to turn On that option, even after a fresh install of iOS.

Limit IP Address Tracking.

 

[KGB7]

I had to remove these domains from the block list, because they were messing with streaming on Apple TV app.

mask.icloud.com
mask-h2.icloud.com
mask-canary.icloud.com