

Sudo unzip nxfilter-3.5.1.zip -d /nxfilter Unzip to the installation folder (requires root-access).Download the latest version of NxFilter with wget.Note: This guide roughly follows the the unix installation instructions from the NxFilter manual: If you used the lite version of Raspian, you need to install JAVA.Recommended: Change the default password.Optional: Update Raspbian to the latest version.Connect to your Raspberry via SSH, using the default (or configured) Username/Password.You can do this also headless, without an attached Keyboard and Screen, for example by following the official guide on how to install an Operating System on an SD card, or this more generic guide for a fully automated, configured installation. The current Desktop version of Raspbian, the default Debian-based Operating System for the Raspberry Pi already comes with all required packages (Java, unzip, wget)


Never versions of either product may behave differently. Note: This article is based on a Raspberry Pi Model 2B and NxFilter Version 3.5.1. Today I got my Raspberry Pi, so how about running NxFilter on a headless Raspberry Pi in a family’s home network? NxFilter is the best free solution for a self-hosted DNS server/filter I have found so far.
