Diversion Diversion - the Router Ad-Blocker

[tomsk]

It died again..

Aug  4 11:50:05 Diversion: restarted Dnsmasq to apply settings
Aug  4 11:50:05 uiDivStats: dnsmasq has restarted, restarting taildns
Aug  4 11:50:09 rc_service: service 25505:notify_rc restart_dnsmasq
Aug  4 11:50:09 custom_script: Running /jffs/scripts/service-event (args: restart dnsmasq)
Aug  4 11:50:10 custom_script: Running /jffs/scripts/dnsmasq.postconf (args: /etc/dnsmasq.conf)
Aug  4 11:50:11 Diversion: created br0:pixelserv-tls for 192.168.1.2
Aug  4 11:50:11 pixelserv-tls[26108]: pixelserv-tls 2.3.1 (compiled: Jun 12 2020 20:24:48 flags: tls1_3) options: 192.168.1.2
Aug  4 11:50:11 Entware (armv7sf-k2.6): Started pixelserv-tls (Diversion)
Aug  4 11:50:11 pixelserv-tls[26108]: Listening on :192.168.1.2:443
Aug  4 11:50:11 pixelserv-tls[26108]: Listening on :192.168.1.2:80
Aug  4 11:50:11 Diversion: restarted Dnsmasq to apply settings
Aug  4 11:50:12 uiDivStats: dnsmasq has restarted, restarting taildns
Aug  4 12:00:00 uiDivStats: Stale lock file found (>600 seconds old) - purging lock
Aug  4 12:03:12 dropbear[1485]: Exit (admin) from <192.168.1.4:54395>: Error reading: Connection reset by peer
Aug  4 12:32:37 pixelserv-tls[26108]: create_child_sslctx: cannot find or use /opt/var/cache/pixelserv/_.adnxs.com
Aug  4 12:32:37 pixelserv-tls[26108]: tls_clienthello_cb: fail to create sslctx or cache _.adnxs.com
Aug  4 12:32:37 pixelserv-tls[26108]: create_child_sslctx: cannot find or use /opt/var/cache/pixelserv/_.adnxs.com
Aug  4 12:32:37 pixelserv-tls[26108]: tls_clienthello_cb: fail to create sslctx or cache _.adnxs.com
Aug  4 12:33:14 pixelserv-tls[26108]: create_child_sslctx: cannot find or use /opt/var/cache/pixelserv/_.adnxs.com
Aug  4 12:33:14 pixelserv-tls[26108]: tls_clienthello_cb: fail to create sslctx or cache _.adnxs.com
Aug  4 12:33:14 pixelserv-tls[26108]: create_child_sslctx: cannot find or use /opt/var/cache/pixelserv/_.adnxs.com
Aug  4 12:33:14 pixelserv-tls[26108]: tls_clienthello_cb: fail to create sslctx or cache _.adnxs.com
Aug  4 12:33:23 pixelserv-tls[26108]: create_child_sslctx: cannot find or use /opt/var/cache/pixelserv/_.adnxs.com
Aug  4 12:33:23 pixelserv-tls[26108]: tls_clienthello_cb: fail to create sslctx or cache _.adnxs.com
Aug  4 12:33:23 pixelserv-tls[26108]: create_child_sslctx: cannot find or use /opt/var/cache/pixelserv/_.adnxs.com
Aug  4 12:33:23 pixelserv-tls[26108]: tls_clienthello_cb: fail to create sslctx or cache _.adnxs.com
Aug  4 12:33:32 pixelserv-tls[26108]: create_child_sslctx: cannot find or use /opt/var/cache/pixelserv/_.adnxs.com
Aug  4 12:33:32 pixelserv-tls[26108]: tls_clienthello_cb: fail to create sslctx or cache _.adnxs.com
Aug  4 12:33:32 pixelserv-tls[26108]: create_child_sslctx: cannot find or use /opt/var/cache/pixelserv/_.adnxs.com
Aug  4 12:33:32 pixelserv-tls[26108]: tls_clienthello_cb: fail to create sslctx or cache _.adnxs.com
Aug  4 12:33:39 pixelserv-tls[26108]: create_child_sslctx: cannot find or use /opt/var/cache/pixelserv/_.adnxs.com
Aug  4 12:33:39 pixelserv-tls[26108]: tls_clienthello_cb: fail to create sslctx or cache _.adnxs.com
Aug  4 12:33:39 pixelserv-tls[26108]: create_child_sslctx: cannot find or use /opt/var/cache/pixelserv/_.adnxs.com
Aug  4 12:33:39 pixelserv-tls[26108]: tls_clienthello_cb: fail to create sslctx or cache _.adnxs.com
Aug  4 12:33:51 pixelserv-tls[26108]: create_child_sslctx: cannot find or use /opt/var/cache/pixelserv/_.adnxs.com
Aug  4 12:33:51 pixelserv-tls[26108]: tls_clienthello_cb: fail to create sslctx or cache _.adnxs.com
Aug  4 12:33:51 pixelserv-tls[26108]: create_child_sslctx: cannot find or use /opt/var/cache/pixelserv/_.adnxs.com
Aug  4 12:33:51 pixelserv-tls[26108]: tls_clienthello_cb: fail to create sslctx or cache _.adnxs.com
Aug  4 12:34:41 pixelserv-tls[26108]: create_child_sslctx: cannot find or use /opt/var/cache/pixelserv/_.adnxs.com
Aug  4 12:34:41 pixelserv-tls[26108]: tls_clienthello_cb: fail to create sslctx or cache _.adnxs.com
Aug  4 12:34:41 pixelserv-tls[26108]: create_child_sslctx: cannot find or use /opt/var/cache/pixelserv/_.adnxs.com
Aug  4 12:34:41 pixelserv-tls[26108]: tls_clienthello_cb: fail to create sslctx or cache _.adnxs.com
Aug  4 12:41:28 ovpn-client1[1957]: VERIFY OK: depth=1, C=HK, ST=Central, L=HK, O=Secure-ServerCA, OU=IT, CN=Secure-ServerCA, name=Secure-ServerCA, emailAddress=mail@host.domain
Aug  4 12:41:28 ovpn-client1[1957]: VERIFY KU OK
Aug  4 12:41:28 ovpn-client1[1957]: Validating certificate extended key usage
Aug  4 12:41:28 ovpn-client1[1957]: ++ Certificate has EKU (str) TLS Web Server Authentication, expects TLS Web Server Authentication
Aug  4 12:41:28 ovpn-client1[1957]: VERIFY EKU OK
Aug  4 12:41:28 ovpn-client1[1957]: VERIFY OK: depth=0, C=HK, ST=Central, L=HK, O=Secure-Server, OU=IT, CN=Secure-Server, name=changeme, emailAddress=mail@host.domain
Aug  4 12:41:28 ovpn-client1[1957]: WARNING: 'link-mtu' is used inconsistently, local='link-mtu 1559', remote='link-mtu 1552'
Aug  4 12:41:28 ovpn-client1[1957]: WARNING: 'cipher' is used inconsistently, local='cipher AES-256-CBC', remote='cipher AES-256-GCM'
Aug  4 12:41:28 ovpn-client1[1957]: WARNING: 'auth' is used inconsistently, local='auth SHA1', remote='auth [null-digest]'
Aug  4 12:41:28 ovpn-client1[1957]: WARNING: 'comp-lzo' is present in remote config but missing in local config, remote='comp-lzo'
Aug  4 12:41:28 ovpn-client1[1957]: Outgoing Data Channel: Cipher 'AES-256-GCM' initialized with 256 bit key
Aug  4 12:41:28 ovpn-client1[1957]: Incoming Data Channel: Cipher 'AES-256-GCM' initialized with 256 bit key
Aug  4 12:41:28 ovpn-client1[1957]: Control Channel: TLSv1.2, cipher TLSv1.2 ECDHE-RSA-AES256-GCM-SHA384, 2048 bit RSA
Aug  4 12:46:27 dropbear[20870]: Child connection from 192.168.1.4:55015
Aug  4 12:46:33 dropbear[20870]: Password auth succeeded for 'admin' from 192.168.1.4:55015

looks like an issue with your certificates ( or at least the one for .adnx.com) .... you could try purging them and seeing if that helps ... ep in diversion menu , option 3 manage pixelserv certificates, option 1 purge...

 

[Thomas Szücs]

looks like an issue with your certificates ( or at least the one for .adnx.com) .... you could try purging them and seeing if that helps ... ep in diversion menu , option 3 manage pixelserv certificates, option 1 purge...

Thanks, I have done that now. Will see if it helps..

 

[Thomas Szücs]

Ok, it worked for an while, but has died again.
Now I see this in Systemlog. But in the Gui I have >50% memory left.

Aug  4 16:30:43 out of memory [16095]
Aug  4 16:30:43 out of memory [16095]
Aug  4 16:30:43 out of memory [16095]
Aug  4 16:30:43 out of memory [16095]
Aug  4 16:30:43 out of memory [16095]
Aug  4 16:30:44 pixelserv-tls[16095]: Failed to create conn_handler thread. err: 11
Aug  4 16:30:44 pixelserv-tls[16095]: Failed to create conn_handler thread. err: 11
Aug  4 16:30:44 pixelserv-tls[16095]: Failed to create conn_handler thread. err: 11
Aug  4 16:30:46 out of memory [16095]
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Aug  4 16:31:29 pixelserv-tls[16095]: Failed to create conn_handler thread. err: 11
Aug  4 16:31:30 pixelserv-tls[16095]: Failed to create conn_handler thread. err: 11
Aug  4 16:31:30 pixelserv-tls[16095]: Failed to create conn_handler thread. err: 11
Aug  4 16:31:40 out of memory [16095]
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Aug  4 16:32:53 out of memory [16095]
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[tomsk]

Ok, it worked for an while, but has died again.
Now I see this in Systemlog. But in the Gui I have >50% memory left.

Aug  4 16:30:43 out of memory [16095]
Aug  4 16:30:43 out of memory [16095]
Aug  4 16:30:43 out of memory [16095]
Aug  4 16:30:43 out of memory [16095]
Aug  4 16:30:43 out of memory [16095]
Aug  4 16:30:44 pixelserv-tls[16095]: Failed to create conn_handler thread. err: 11
Aug  4 16:30:44 pixelserv-tls[16095]: Failed to create conn_handler thread. err: 11
Aug  4 16:30:44 pixelserv-tls[16095]: Failed to create conn_handler thread. err: 11
Aug  4 16:30:46 out of memory [16095]
Aug  4 16:30:46 out of memory [16095]
Aug  4 16:30:46 out of memory [16095]
Aug  4 16:30:46 out of memory [16095]
Aug  4 16:31:26 out of memory [16095]
Aug  4 16:31:26 out of memory [16095]
Aug  4 16:31:26 out of memory [16095]
Aug  4 16:31:26 out of memory [16095]
Aug  4 16:31:26 out of memory [16095]
Aug  4 16:31:26 out of memory [16095]
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Aug  4 16:31:26 out of memory [16095]
Aug  4 16:31:26 out of memory [16095]
Aug  4 16:31:26 out of memory [16095]
Aug  4 16:31:26 out of memory [16095]
Aug  4 16:31:29 pixelserv-tls[16095]: Failed to create conn_handler thread. err: 11
Aug  4 16:31:30 pixelserv-tls[16095]: Failed to create conn_handler thread. err: 11
Aug  4 16:31:30 pixelserv-tls[16095]: Failed to create conn_handler thread. err: 11
Aug  4 16:31:40 out of memory [16095]
Aug  4 16:31:40 out of memory [16095]
Aug  4 16:31:40 out of memory [16095]
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Aug  4 16:31:49 out of memory [16095]
Aug  4 16:32:53 out of memory [16095]
Aug  4 16:32:53 out of memory [16095]

im tempted to suggest you check your USB stick for corruption (is it an old stick?) .... maybe you can enable the disk check in amtm and reboot the router to see if it throws up any errors.

 

[Thomas Szücs]

To my knowledge SanDisk sticks write protect the entire stick if errors start to occur. Also, it looks like it's OK running disk-check.

Aug  4 18:48:25 ntpd: Initial clock set
Aug  4 18:48:25 rc_service: ntpd_synced 698:notify_rc restart_diskmon
Aug  4 18:48:25 custom_script: Running /jffs/scripts/service-event (args: restart diskmon)
Aug  4 18:48:25 disk_monitor: Finish
Aug  4 18:48:25 start_ddns: update WWW.ASUS.COM update@asus.com, wan_unit 0
Aug  4 18:48:25 amtm disk-check: Waited 4s for NTP to sync date
Aug  4 18:48:25 amtm disk-check: Probing 'ext3' on device /dev/sda1
Aug  4 18:48:25 amtm disk-check: Running disk check v2.9, with command 'e2fsck -p' on /dev/sda1
Aug  4 18:48:25 uiDivStats: NTP synced, uiDivStats will now continue
Aug  4 18:48:26 inadyn[761]: In-a-dyn version 2.5 -- Dynamic DNS update client.
Aug  4 18:48:27 uiDivStats: Entware not found, sleeping for 10s (attempt 1 of 10)
Aug  4 18:48:27 inadyn[761]: Update forced for alias syx.asuscomm.com, new IP# 145.255.60.69
Aug  4 18:48:27 disk_monitor: be idle
Aug  4 18:48:27 amtm disk-check: Disk check done on /dev/sda1
Aug  4 18:48:27 kernel: EXT3-fs: barriers not enabled
Aug  4 18:48:27 syslog: USB ext3 fs at /dev/sda1 mounted on /tmp/mnt/sda1
Aug  4 18:48:27 usb: USB ext3 fs at /dev/sda1 mounted on /tmp/mnt/sda1.
Aug  4 18:48:27 kernel: kjournald starting.  Commit interval 5 seconds
Aug  4 18:48:27 kernel: EXT3-fs (sda1): using internal journal
Aug  4 18:48:27 kernel: EXT3-fs (sda1): mounted filesystem with ordered data mode
Aug  4 18:48:27 custom_script: Running /jffs/scripts/post-mount (args: /tmp/mnt/sda1)
Aug  4 18:48:27 Diversion: Starting Entware and Diversion services on /tmp/mnt/sda1
Aug  4 18:48:28 avahi-daemon[286]: Registering new address record for 192.168.1.2 on br0.IPv4.
Aug  4 18:48:28 Diversion: created br0:pixelserv-tls for 192.168.1.2

 

[dave14305]

Ok, it worked for an while, but has died again.
Now I see this in Systemlog. But in the Gui I have >50% memory left.

Aug  4 16:30:43 out of memory [16095]
Aug  4 16:30:43 out of memory [16095]
Aug  4 16:30:43 out of memory [16095]
Aug  4 16:30:43 out of memory [16095]
Aug  4 16:30:43 out of memory [16095]
Aug  4 16:30:44 pixelserv-tls[16095]: Failed to create conn_handler thread. err: 11
Aug  4 16:30:44 pixelserv-tls[16095]: Failed to create conn_handler thread. err: 11
Aug  4 16:30:44 pixelserv-tls[16095]: Failed to create conn_handler thread. err: 11
Aug  4 16:30:46 out of memory [16095]
Aug  4 16:30:46 out of memory [16095]
Aug  4 16:30:46 out of memory [16095]
Aug  4 16:30:46 out of memory [16095]
Aug  4 16:31:26 out of memory [16095]
Aug  4 16:31:26 out of memory [16095]
Aug  4 16:31:26 out of memory [16095]
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Aug  4 16:31:26 out of memory [16095]
Aug  4 16:31:26 out of memory [16095]
Aug  4 16:31:26 out of memory [16095]
Aug  4 16:31:29 pixelserv-tls[16095]: Failed to create conn_handler thread. err: 11
Aug  4 16:31:30 pixelserv-tls[16095]: Failed to create conn_handler thread. err: 11
Aug  4 16:31:30 pixelserv-tls[16095]: Failed to create conn_handler thread. err: 11
Aug  4 16:31:40 out of memory [16095]
Aug  4 16:31:40 out of memory [16095]
Aug  4 16:31:40 out of memory [16095]
Aug  4 16:31:40 out of memory [16095]
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Aug  4 16:31:49 out of memory [16095]
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Aug  4 16:31:49 out of memory [16095]
Aug  4 16:31:49 out of memory [16095]
Aug  4 16:31:49 out of memory [16095]
Aug  4 16:32:53 out of memory [16095]
Aug  4 16:32:53 out of memory [16095]

I am guessing that something is repeatedly querying a blocked domain and causing pixelserv-tls to create an abnormal number of threads, eventually exhausting memory. You might best see this by installing htop from Entware.

I had a slight similar experience here:

Diversion - Diversion - the Router Ad-Blocker

I too have seen, and regularly do see my pixelserv-tls thread count go up over 100, and the memory grows too. Then it stops and works it way down to 2 or 3 threads. No idea what is causing this yet. That was explained by kvic in the pixelserv-tls thread back in the earlier active days of...

www.snbforums.com

 

[#TY]

Hi all! Its been a while since I've been in here Hope you all are doing great and are safe during these difficult times. That being said, I was excited to come across the YouTube ad blocking beta feature in Diversion. I activated it and it seems to have installed fine. Has anyone had any luck with it though? I know it said it may take a while. It's been 2 days now but I still see ads.

 

[minhgi]

Hi all! Its been a while since I've been in here Hope you all are doing great and are safe during these difficult times. That being said, I was excited to come across the YouTube ad blocking beta feature in Diversion. I activated it and it seems to have installed fine. Has anyone had any luck with it though? I know it said it may take a while. It's been 2 days now but I still see ads.

It a hit and missed feature for some people. I get reduce in-video ads (mark by yellow lines in the video progress) in Youtube. Ads in front of videos don't seem get blocked. This testing in course of 3 months with diversion and pihole. Some forum also mention to block outgoing communication to youtube as well.

 

[Centrifuge]

had any luck with it though?

Maybe the verdict is still out on this, but here was an interesting convo about blocking Youtube ads.

 

[Gen10]

So I noticed my steam downloads were slower than usual. As soon as I turn off diversion it slowly climbs up the 7-8 Mb/s.

Switching from large to standard blocklist seems also fix the issue, just as if I turned off diversion so it seems to be something with the large blocklist. I do have the alternate blocklist setting setup so it isn't a huge issue but I was just wondering if this is just me or if anyone else has this issue?

 

[#TY]

Side note about the help information when setting up the email in Diversion. The correct smtp for iCloud now is: smtp.mail.me.com port 587 and using the --insecure protocol. Thanks for updating when possible @thelonelycoder

 

[CriticJay]

Hi all! Its been a while since I've been in here Hope you all are doing great and are safe during these difficult times. That being said, I was excited to come across the YouTube ad blocking beta feature in Diversion. I activated it and it seems to have installed fine. Has anyone had any luck with it though? I know it said it may take a while. It's been 2 days now but I still see ads.

While it may not be perfect, for many people it reduces the amount of YouTube ads, therefore it's still a valuable feature to have and to keep enabled - as long as it doesn't break any other aspect of YT functionality (which is probably on a case-by-case basis; depends on factors such as your individual ISP, etc).

 

[crkpot]

Which youtube ads are supposed to be blocked, the preroll video ads or banner ads some video's have? For me the banner ads are blocked but leave an empty box with an x to close. The preroll ads are totally unaffected as far as I can tell.

 

[thelonelycoder]

Which youtube ads are supposed to be blocked, the preroll video ads or banner ads some video's have? For me the banner ads are blocked but leave an empty box with an x to close. The preroll ads are totally unaffected as far as I can tell.

The feature is called "experimental YouTube video ads blocking". That should explain it.

 

[crkpot]

The feature is called "experimental YouTube video ads blocking". That should explain it.

I meant my question to be purely innocent so I know if I'm getting the expected results. Any snark from my side would be meant for the over-aggressive advertisers that destroy the websurfing experience, not the people that are helping to make it better. Besides that, I asked the question without due research and found my answer right after posting it, on the Diversion faq. So, don't mind the nevermind.

 

[Pradrone]

I see after installing diversion, some websites are blocked or not reachable. Only after disabling the diversion, I am able to open.

Can some one guide me ?
Attached the screenshot and website link

Help and Support Center

support.kahoot.com

 

[Centrifuge]

I see after installing diversion, some websites are blocked or not reachable. Only after disabling the diversion, I am able to open.

Can some one guide me ?
Attached the screenshot and website link

Help and Support Center

support.kahoot.com

Use the follow dnsmasq option outlined on this helpful site, to whitelist anything being blocked that you would prefer not be blocked.

 

[psubass]

Hi, Thanks for this great adblocker. I joined the forum in the hope of getting some help. I have diversion setup and working. But I am stuck with how to get adblocking working when using a VPN and I had a couple of questions. I did look at the diversion website, and the FAQ section does mention using a VPN. But the link is giving me 500.

I am using nord VPN on the router.

What settings do I need to make, to have diversion block my ads?

My second query is - should/could I use a DNS filter on the LAN and should I use a privacy protocol on the WAN? I know these are preferences. But I guess I am asking what good practice might be, when trying to configue the adblocking and VPN together? Should I use Nords DNS or perhaps cleanbrowsing. Any and all help, much appreciated.

Thanks to thelonelycoder and all you good folk here.

Psub

 

[Sptz]

Could anyone ELI5 what would be the advantage of installing Standard vs Lite please? (Pixelserv-tls vs not)

 

[QuikSilver]

Could anyone ELI5 what would be the advantage of installing Standard vs Lite please? (Pixelserv-tls vs not)

There's a thread dedicated to Pixelserv. May help you understand and make a decision for your network.

pixelserv - pixelserv - A Better One-pixel Webserver for Adblock

pixelserv-tls pixelserv-tls is a tiny bespoke HTTP/1.1 webserver with HTTPS and SNI support. It acts on behalf of hundreds of thousands of advert/tracker servers and responds to all requests with nothing to speed up web browsing. Project Blog https://kazoo.ga/pixelserv-tls/ FAQ...

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