DNS server is sometimes different than entry/exit server

[spaceboy 0]

Most of the time when I use the ipleak and dnsleak test sites, the ip and the dns address will be just a couple of numbers off, such as 114 and 116.  But occasionally, the dns ip will be totally different and in a different country than the exit ip.

 

Right now, my entry/exit ip is coming from Switzerland, and the dns is coming from Germany, Open Dns, LLC.  The address is not one that I use for my normal lan connection, but I do have open-dns addresses in there.  It's just not a match for the one showing up on the test sites.

 

Is this a leak or fouled setting of some kind, or is it normal for airvpn to use various dns servers like that? 

 

I have Comodo and have just finished setting up all of the rules according to the guide here.

 

Any help is appreciated.  I'm going to try a different airvpn server and see if the numbers go back to normal.

[spaceboy 0]

I just logged on again via Switzerland and now the IP's seem normal.  Ipleak reports both addys as 46.19.137.116, and dnsleaktest also reports the same.  Strange.

[spaceboy 0]

Just to clarify, I still need help understanding this.  I guess the best way to put the question is:  Should my exit IP (46.19.137.116 for Switzerland) always be the same as the DNS?  Is there ever a legitimate reason for the DNS to be different than the exit ip? 

[Staff 10014]

Just to clarify, I still need help understanding this.  I guess the best way to put the question is:  Should my exit IP (46.19.137.116 for Switzerland) always be the same as the DNS?  Is there ever a legitimate reason for the DNS to be different than the exit ip? 

 

Hello!

 

Yes, except under extraordinary circumstances (DNS not working properly, therefore backup DNS showing up).

 

Kind regards

[spaceboy 0]

Hello!

 

Yes, except under extraordinary circumstances (DNS not working properly, therefore backup DNS showing up).

 

Kind regards

 

Ok, thanks.  Is there a list of your backup dns's so if one comes up again I can verify that it is legitimate?