Tutorial Blocking WiiU Update Domains With OpenDNS

[Deleted User]

Wonderful tutorial. Had this set up on my 3DS, however didn't even think about a 2nd connection to swap to should it be safe to access online services or update. Thank you.

 

[DarkFlare69]

Maybe could you PM me the link to it?

click my sig then click the most recent video

 

[TotalInsanity4]

Wonderful tutorial. Had this set up on my 3DS, however didn't even think about a 2nd connection to swap to should it be safe to access online services or update. Thank you.

Thank you very much good sir!

 

[DarkFlare69]

TotalInsanity4 - Will this block my 3DS from updating too?

 

[TotalInsanity4]

TotalInsanity4 - Will this block my 3DS from updating too?

In theory, yes. However, TidusWulf put 6 domains in his tutorial for the 3DS, whereas NWPlayer123, Marionumber1, and IbbyPlays have only mentioned 5. That shouldn't make a big difference, but I'd look into it anyway (I've linked Tidus' 3DS tutorial at the bottom of mine)

 

[[Alt][F4]]

With this method, it actually IS possible to have standby mode and the quick start menu on. However, if your IP address dynamically changes, I would advise you to set the interval that the Wii U goes into standby mode to 24 hours (the default is every 1 hour), so that you always give the OpenDNS auto-updater a chance to update your IP address every day.
Where do you change that?

 

[VinsCool]

TotalInsanity4 - Will this block my 3DS from updating too?

Likely yes.
I used the same ip addresses and urls to both my wiiu and my n3ds and they're blocking just fine.

 

[TotalInsanity4]

With this method, it actually IS possible to have standby mode and the quick start menu on. However, if your IP address dynamically changes, I would advise you to set the interval that the Wii U goes into standby mode to 24 hours (the default is every 1 hour), so that you always give the OpenDNS auto-updater a chance to update your IP address every day.
Where do you change that?

Go to power settings, standby functions, set to 24 hours.

Thanks Kelton. Added exact instructions to change standby interval under "Helpful hints!"

 

[Cyan]

Thanks for the nice tutorial with screenshots.


I've been told OpenDNS is easier than proxy, but I personally still prefer using a proxy. I find it easier and faster to setup, you can monitor network activity.
You don't have to register to a website, you don't need to know your router's WAN IP, you don't risk an update if the dynamic-IP-updater fail to send your new IP in time before the console checks for updates, you don't risk conflicting IP addresses that would require a ticket and let your console vulnerable without you knowing it, it doesn't rely on PC being powered to be sure the filtering is active (if PC is OFF, dynamic IP is not updated!, while using the PC as proxy you are sure that data can't be transmitted if it's OFF).

But OpenDNS seems to be the trend these days
That's good for users who don't have windows, router or proxy knowledge. Having choices is always better.

edit:
After thinking about it having the dynamic IP not updated will not let the console access eshop without notice.
As the console network is setup to use a proxy, if the proxy is not reachable the console will simply not connect to the net at all.
Well, that's only if OpenDNS is blocking traffic if the IP doesn't match their IP database instead of not applying any rules to the transmitted data and allowing all traffic.
You should read how that DNS website is working to learn what happen if IP is not updated or conflicts with another computer.
in case of conflict, you risk that the DNS filters what the previous person set up for that IP, allowing traffic to nintendo's servers.

it may not block traffic if IP mismatch, as OpenDNS can be used on all your network, computer too, so if the IP wasn't updated your computer would not be able to access their website using their URL to force a manual IP update. it means that they are not blocking access to other websites if they don't find a matching IP configuration on their database letting your WiiU vulnerable to updates.

Confirmation here.
if the IP updater doesn't update OpenDNS in time (computer powered off? application crashed? issue contacting the website? etc.), then the Wii is using a "default OpenDNS setting" which does not filter nintendo's update servers!



edit:
I don't think you need to add the missing URL.
nus.cdn.c.shop.nintendowifi.net and c.shop.nintendowifi.net are both on the same server.

c.shop.nintendowifi.net blocks everything originating from the shop
nus.cdn.c.shop.nintendowifi.net blocks everything originating from NUS (update server) but not from the shop.

users are reporting that eShop is not working even if only "nus." subdomain is blocked, so you can just keep all the "nus." starting URLs as blocked. You don't need to add the other one unless nintendo starts hosting updates on non-nus servers.

 

[Fl-ris82]

Thank you very much, it worked for me!
I was wondering though, wouldn't it be possible for Nintendo to make the Wii U update via a new domain, one that's not on the list?

 

[VinsCool]

Thank you very much, it worked for me!
I was wondering though, wouldn't it be possible for Nintendo to make the Wii U update via a new domain, one that's not on the list?

It's unlikely to happen. They used the same urls for years.

 

[fatsquirrel]

Thank you man, hopefully we can put this to good use soon....if ''they'' ever release the hack >>

 

[DarkFlare69]

I made the video private. Someone's trying to DDOS me. I would not be the least bit surprised if it was someone on the Temp. Whoever it is, cut this shit and go suck a dick.

 

[the_randomizer]

So with this guide, what can be accessed when it comes to the online-side of things? Netflix, the browser (including YouTube)? I know online gaming is blocked but what of the eShop?

 

[the_randomizer]

Online gaming isn't blocked- i'm in between tracks on a online MK8 match as I type this.

Ah, but what if Nintendo releases a new update in the next couple of weeks? See, they're going to release a new firmware soon I'm sure, they have a few jokers in the deck. AFAIK, one can't play online once a new version is out. What about the eShop? I'm on 5.3.2 at the time of writing, but eventually well, yeah...

 

[the_randomizer]

As for the rest of the things you mentioned, IDK about Netflix, but the browser and YT are not blocked.

What about the eShop? If this blocks so many domains, how can access still be feasible on their online services?

 

[the_randomizer]

They just use different domains for the browser/YT/online play, I guess.

Right, but you didn't answer my question lol, can the eShop still be accessed with all these IP blocks in place?

 

[DarkFlare69]

Eshop cannot be accessed, bur online play still can be.

 

[TotalInsanity4]

Thank you very much, it worked for me!
I was wondering though, wouldn't it be possible for Nintendo to make the Wii U update via a new domain, one that's not on the list?

In theory, yes, but that would require coding the Wii U to also check that domain in a previous update, which (from what I know) hasn't happened yet

Edit: and for those asking, yes, you can still access literally everything except for the eShop, provided you are on the latest version

 

[DragonSky]

Is it normal that the usb is still blinking and it seems that the wiiu is on standby.

It stops now but everytime if I turn it on you see that but I think that is what you get if you are online.