This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing dnsmasq on Windows 10. Dnsmasq is a lightweight DNS and DHCP server that is commonly used for small networks.
Go to the dnsmasq download page and download the latest Windows version of the installer.
Run the installer executable you just downloaded. You may need to run it as an administrator.
During the installation process, you will be prompted to choose the components to install. The default options are suitable for most users, but you can choose to install additional components if necessary.
After installation, you will need to configure dnsmasq to suit your specific requirements. This can be done by editing the configuration file, which is usually located at C:\Program Files (x86)\Dnsmasq\dnsmasq.conf.
To start dnsmasq, open a command prompt with administrative privileges and run the following command:
dnsmasq.exe --no-daemon
You should see the dnsmasq console output in the command prompt window.
Congratulations, you have successfully installed dnsmasq on Windows 10!
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