Need WiFi 6 router with native support for modifying it's DNS server config

[Patrick9876]

This is sort of a double (or triple) post but greatly simplified,

I need a router with WiFi 6 support that has the ability to add CNAME records to its DNS server. I assume (based completely on wishful thinking) that a router natively running OpenWrt or DD-WRT has a way for users to configure its DNS server. Am I dreaming? I know that the Merlin firmware for ASUS routers has this support - I'm using it right now - but I would rather be using a router running native firmware. I'm using my ASUS router (RT-AX86U) and the Merlin firmware on;y because of the support for DNS server customization. Otherwise, bit the router and firmware are overkill for my needs.

The recent more extensive posting is here.

 

[bbunge]

Keep your AX86U and flash the Asus firmware. Get a Raspberry Pi (Pi 3b+ works well) and set up Pi-Hole. It has the ability to use CNAME. You can also use an old PC running Linux of some sort. Then set the Asus router to use the Pi-Hole (LAN-DHCP Server-DNS Server 1). Less than a $50 investment.