Your ISP knows where you click. Why Encrypted DNS (DoH/DoT/DoQ) is a must

Reports 2026-05-23 3 min read

Key Takeaways:

  • DNS queries reveal every website you visit to your ISP.
  • A lack of encryption allows ISPs to legally profile and sell your data.
  • Protocols like DoH, DoT, and DoQ completely hide your browsing history from ISPs.

When our team was setting up the very first devices in the GADNET office, we ran a simple packet sniffing test. It turned out our ISP could see our network traffic as clear as day, even though every site had a “green padlock” (HTTPS). Every time you type in a website address, your DNS query goes out in plain text, like a postcard without an envelope. That’s exactly why our provider had full insight into whether we were visiting a medical clinic, a competitor’s site, or a political forum.

"Internet Service Providers (ISPs) hold a privileged position to monitor, intercept, and analyze their customers' network traffic. A lack of strong DNS encryption allows them to profile users and monetize their browsing history."
- Warning from privacy experts (including the EFF)

The end of surveillance: DoH, DoT, DoQ in the GADNET system

Hey, privacy isn’t just a buzzword for us. We built GADNET to act as your personal enforcer. When we were designing the system, we made it a priority to close this massive loophole with just a single click.

Out of the box, GADNET flat-out refuses to use the old, exposed DNS protocol. Instead, it seals every request inside an encrypted envelope. We use the latest standards, meaning absolutely nobody sitting between you and the internet can spy on your traffic:

  • DoH (DNS-over-HTTPS): This hides your DNS queries inside normal encrypted web traffic. To your ISP, it just looks like you’re browsing a generic website.
  • DoT (DNS-over-TLS): We set up a dedicated, highly secure tunnel straight to trusted resolvers like Cloudflare or Quad9. This makes sure no bad actors are injecting fake ads or shady addresses into your results. Very secure.
  • DoQ (DNS-over-QUIC): The newest standard on the block. It runs on UDP, which means response times are crazy fast. It also handles network hops - like moving from Wi-Fi to 5G - without skipping a beat.

By packing all this into GADNET, we basically blindfold your ISP. You finally get total control and true anonymity in your own home.

Data is gold these days. Stop giving yours away for free!

Comparison of DNS Protocols in GADNET

StandardHow it WorksAdvantage
Standard DNSPlain textZero privacy (ISP default)
DoHHidden in HTTPS trafficLooks like normal web browsing
DoTDedicated TLS tunnelHarder to intercept, much faster
DoQQUIC Protocol (UDP)Perfect for unstable connections and 5G

FAQ

Does encrypted DNS slow down page loading?
No. By using protocols like DoQ (QUIC) and internal caching within the GADNET router, websites can actually load faster than they would through your ISP's slow servers.
Does GADNET require additional apps on my phone?
No, the entire DNS encryption happens directly on the router, protecting all home devices (including IoT devices) immediately upon connecting to the WiFi.
GADNET Team
We build Zero Trust solutions to protect your home network and privacy in a smart way.