https://gitlab.isc.org/isc-projects/bind9/-/merge_requests/11314
> On 9 Dec 2025, at 08:06, Philip Prindeville <[email protected]> > wrote: > > And if you have a patch that encompasses that “long term fix”, I’m happy to > test it. > > > >> On Dec 6, 2025, at 11:02 PM, Philip Prindeville via bind-users >> <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Sorry, when you say “the long term fix …” is that a source code fix to Bind? >> Or a configuration fix I need to make to allow this? >> >> >> >>> On Dec 1, 2025, at 2:58 PM, Mark Andrews <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> Almost certainly this will be a clash between the existing automatic empty >>> zone and >>> the 'rndc addzone' for 168.192.in-addr.arpa. The long term fix will be to >>> have named >>> check if the added zone is an automatic empty zone and to allow 'rndc >>> addzone’ to >>> replace it. In the mean time I would just add 168.192.in-addr.arpa to >>> named.conf or add >>> 'disable-empty-zone 168.192.in-addr.arpa;’ >>> >>> Mark >>> >>>> On 2 Dec 2025, at 07:50, Philip Prindeville via bind-users >>>> <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> [ Bcc: David and Noah ] >>>> >>>> Hi, >>>> >>>> I’m the maintainer for Kea and ISC-DHCP on OpenWRT. The scripting to take >>>> the UCI configuration files for DHCP and mangle them into Bind zone >>>> transfers is here: >>>> >>>> https://github.com/openwrt/packages/blob/master/net/isc-dhcp/files/dhcpd.init#L136-L186 >>>> https://github.com/openwrt/packages/blob/master/net/isc-dhcp/files/dhcpd.init#L274 >>>> https://github.com/openwrt/packages/blob/master/net/isc-dhcp/files/dhcpd.init#L276 >>>> >>>> https://github.com/openwrt/packages/blob/master/net/isc-dhcp/files/dhcpd.init#L569 >>>> https://github.com/openwrt/packages/blob/master/net/isc-dhcp/files/dhcpd.init#L575 >>>> >>>> https://github.com/openwrt/packages/blob/master/net/isc-dhcp/files/dhcpd.init#L581-L606 >>>> https://github.com/openwrt/packages/blob/master/net/isc-dhcp/files/dhcpd.init#L694 >>>> >>>> and the glue in Bind is here: >>>> >>>> https://github.com/openwrt/packages/blob/master/net/bind/files/bind/named.conf#L8-L9 >>>> >>>> An example is running locally here, where I have “redfish-solutions.com >>>> <http://redfish-solutions.com/>” and “168.192.in-addr.arpa” as the domains >>>> I serve. >>>> >>>> ; Generated by /etc/init.d/dhcpd at Mon Dec 1 13:14:10 MST 2025 >>>> >>>> ttl 3600 >>>> >>>> update add Bedroom.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.5.5 >>>> send >>>> update add 5.5.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR Bedroom.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add Penthouse.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.5.6 >>>> send >>>> update add 6.5.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> Penthouse.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add switch1.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.3 >>>> send >>>> update add 3.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR switch1.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add usw-24-poe.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.4 >>>> send >>>> update add 4.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> usw-24-poe.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add usw-aggregation.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.5 >>>> send >>>> update add 5.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> usw-aggregation.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add uap-ac-pro-upstairs.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.6 >>>> send >>>> update add 6.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> uap-ac-pro-upstairs.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add uap-u6-lr-mainfloor.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.7 >>>> send >>>> update add 7.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> uap-u6-lr-mainfloor.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add uap-ac-pro-basement.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.8 >>>> send >>>> update add 8.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> uap-ac-pro-basement.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add bluray3d.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.13 >>>> send >>>> update add 13.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> bluray3d.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add bluray.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.14 >>>> send >>>> update add 14.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR bluray.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add macbook3.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.17 >>>> send >>>> update add 17.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> macbook3.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add charlottes-iwatch.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.18 >>>> send >>>> update add 18.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> charlottes-iwatch.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add kuiper-macbookpro.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.19 >>>> send >>>> update add 19.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> kuiper-macbookpro.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add iphone16-philip.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.20 >>>> send >>>> update add 20.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> iphone16-philip.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add iwatch-emily.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.22 >>>> send >>>> update add 22.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> iwatch-emily.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add lucs-laptop.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.23 >>>> send >>>> update add 23.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> lucs-laptop.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add queenies-switch.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.24 >>>> send >>>> update add 24.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> queenies-switch.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add queenies-switch-lite.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.25 >>>> send >>>> update add 25.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> queenies-switch-lite.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add sony-ps4.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.26 >>>> send >>>> update add 26.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> sony-ps4.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add Lucs-iPhone.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.27 >>>> send >>>> update add 27.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> Lucs-iPhone.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add fire-blue.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.28 >>>> send >>>> update add 28.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> fire-blue.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add fire-purple.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.29 >>>> send >>>> update add 29.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> fire-purple.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add lucs-ipad-air.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.30 >>>> send >>>> update add 30.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> lucs-ipad-air.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add philips-echo.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.31 >>>> send >>>> update add 31.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> philips-echo.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add penthouse-kitchen-echo.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.32 >>>> send >>>> update add 32.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> penthouse-kitchen-echo.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add kitchen-echo.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.33 >>>> send >>>> update add 33.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> kitchen-echo.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add lucs-echo-dot.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.34 >>>> send >>>> update add 34.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> lucs-echo-dot.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add penthouse-bedroom-echo-dot.redfish-solutions.com. IN A >>>> 192.168.6.35 >>>> send >>>> update add 35.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> penthouse-bedroom-echo-dot.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add iphone16-emily.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.36 >>>> send >>>> update add 36.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> iphone16-emily.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add emilys-laptop.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.37 >>>> send >>>> update add 37.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> emilys-laptop.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add redfish5.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.38 >>>> send >>>> update add 38.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> redfish5.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add macmini2-wifi.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.39 >>>> send >>>> update add 39.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> macmini2-wifi.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add fire-purple2.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.40 >>>> send >>>> update add 40.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> fire-purple2.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add LAPTOP-8PUDRPSI.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.41 >>>> send >>>> update add 41.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> LAPTOP-8PUDRPSI.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add aquent-surface-wired.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.42 >>>> send >>>> update add 42.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> aquent-surface-wired.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add emilys-ipad-pro.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.43 >>>> send >>>> update add 43.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> emilys-ipad-pro.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add Emilys-MBP-2.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.44 >>>> send >>>> update add 44.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> Emilys-MBP-2.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add mycloud2.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.45 >>>> send >>>> update add 45.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> mycloud2.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add epson3b6659.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.46 >>>> send >>>> update add 46.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> epson3b6659.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add switch4.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.47 >>>> send >>>> update add 47.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR switch4.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add un32h5500.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.48 >>>> send >>>> update add 48.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> un32h5500.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add un55ju6400.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.49 >>>> send >>>> update add 49.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> un55ju6400.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add un60d8000.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.50 >>>> send >>>> update add 50.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> un60d8000.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add lg-65c7.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.51 >>>> send >>>> update add 51.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR lg-65c7.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add lucs-chromebook.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.52 >>>> send >>>> update add 52.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> lucs-chromebook.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add lucs-switch.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.53 >>>> send >>>> update add 53.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> lucs-switch.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add helper-shark.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.54 >>>> send >>>> update add 54.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> helper-shark.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add lucs-iwatch.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.55 >>>> send >>>> update add 55.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> lucs-iwatch.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add emilys-dock.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.56 >>>> send >>>> update add 56.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> emilys-dock.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add anker-dongle.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.57 >>>> send >>>> update add 57.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> anker-dongle.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add ubuntu20-04.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.64 >>>> send >>>> update add 64.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> ubuntu20-04.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add centos8S.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.65 >>>> send >>>> update add 65.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> centos8S.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add ghostbsd.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.66 >>>> send >>>> update add 66.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> ghostbsd.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add slingsgot-g01-SEC504.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.97 >>>> send >>>> update add 97.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> slingsgot-g01-SEC504.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add mystery-device.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.99 >>>> send >>>> update add 99.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> mystery-device.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add diningroom-dimmer1.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.208 >>>> send >>>> update add 208.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> diningroom-dimmer1.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add diningroom-dimmer2.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.209 >>>> send >>>> update add 209.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> diningroom-dimmer2.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add kitchen-dimmer1.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.210 >>>> send >>>> update add 210.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> kitchen-dimmer1.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add island-dimmer1.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.211 >>>> send >>>> update add 211.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> island-dimmer1.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add nook-dimmer1.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.212 >>>> send >>>> update add 212.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> nook-dimmer1.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add penthouse-kitchen-dimmer1.redfish-solutions.com. IN A >>>> 192.168.6.213 >>>> send >>>> update add 213.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> penthouse-kitchen-dimmer1.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add penthouse-livingroom-dimmer1.redfish-solutions.com. IN A >>>> 192.168.6.214 >>>> send >>>> update add 214.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> penthouse-livingroom-dimmer1.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add penthouse-livingroom-dimmer2.redfish-solutions.com. IN A >>>> 192.168.6.215 >>>> send >>>> update add 215.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> penthouse-livingroom-dimmer2.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add mainfloor-thermostat.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.216 >>>> send >>>> update add 216.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> mainfloor-thermostat.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add basement-thermostat.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.217 >>>> send >>>> update add 217.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> basement-thermostat.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add christmas-lights-switch.redfish-solutions.com. IN A >>>> 192.168.6.218 >>>> send >>>> update add 218.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> christmas-lights-switch.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add penthouse-bedroom-thermostat.redfish-solutions.com. IN A >>>> 192.168.6.219 >>>> send >>>> update add 219.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> penthouse-bedroom-thermostat.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add balcony-switch.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.220 >>>> send >>>> update add 220.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> balcony-switch.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add front-porch-switch.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.221 >>>> send >>>> update add 221.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> front-porch-switch.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add back-porch-switch.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.222 >>>> send >>>> update add 222.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> back-porch-switch.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add emilys-refrigerator.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.223 >>>> send >>>> update add 223.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> emilys-refrigerator.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add garage-mandoor-cam.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.224 >>>> send >>>> update add 224.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> garage-mandoor-cam.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add patio-cam.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.225 >>>> send >>>> update add 225.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> patio-cam.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add front-office-cam.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.226 >>>> send >>>> update add 226.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> front-office-cam.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add driveway-cam.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.227 >>>> send >>>> update add 227.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> driveway-cam.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add garage-door-left.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.228 >>>> send >>>> update add 228.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> garage-door-left.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add garage-door-right.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.229 >>>> send >>>> update add 229.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> garage-door-right.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add garage-cam-right.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.230 >>>> send >>>> update add 230.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> garage-cam-right.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add garage-cam-left.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.231 >>>> send >>>> update add 231.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> garage-cam-left.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add nook-thermostat.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.232 >>>> send >>>> update add 232.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> nook-thermostat.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add smart-plug-1.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.233 >>>> send >>>> update add 233.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> smart-plug-1.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add smart-plug-2.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.234 >>>> send >>>> update add 234.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> smart-plug-2.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add spa942-3.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.235 >>>> send >>>> update add 235.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> spa942-3.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add spa504g-2.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.236 >>>> send >>>> update add 236.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> spa504g-2.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add spa504g-1.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.237 >>>> send >>>> update add 237.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> spa504g-1.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add spa942-1.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.238 >>>> send >>>> update add 238.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> spa942-1.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add spa112.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.239 >>>> send >>>> update add 239.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR spa112.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add Living-Room.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.240 >>>> send >>>> update add 240.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> Living-Room.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add Playroom.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.243 >>>> send >>>> update add 243.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> Playroom.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add Washingmachine.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.244 >>>> send >>>> update add 244.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> Washingmachine.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add Dryer.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.245 >>>> send >>>> update add 245.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR Dryer.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add cielo-bedroom.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.246 >>>> send >>>> update add 246.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> cielo-bedroom.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add cielo-greatroom.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.247 >>>> send >>>> update add 247.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> cielo-greatroom.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add zanders-tower.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.248 >>>> send >>>> update add 248.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> zanders-tower.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add zanders-laptop.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.249 >>>> send >>>> update add 249.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> zanders-laptop.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add zanders-occulus-quest.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.250 >>>> send >>>> update add 250.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> zanders-occulus-quest.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add zanders-iphone.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.251 >>>> send >>>> update add 251.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> zanders-iphone.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add mail.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.8.3 >>>> send >>>> update add 3.8.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR mail.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add apc.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.8.4 >>>> send >>>> update add 4.8.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR apc.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add apc2.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.8.5 >>>> send >>>> update add 5.8.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR apc2.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add freenas.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.8.6 >>>> send >>>> update add 6.8.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR freenas.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add mybook.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.8.8 >>>> send >>>> update add 8.8.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR mybook.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add Macmini2.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.8.9 >>>> send >>>> update add 9.8.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR Macmini2.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add iphone12-philip-sb.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.8.10 >>>> send >>>> update add 10.8.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> iphone12-philip-sb.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add macbook3.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.8.12 >>>> send >>>> update add 12.8.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> macbook3.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add kvm1.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.8.30 >>>> send >>>> update add 30.8.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR kvm1.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add kvm1-ipmi.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.8.31 >>>> send >>>> update add 31.8.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> kvm1-ipmi.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add ubuntu24.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.8.33 >>>> send >>>> update add 33.8.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> ubuntu24.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add builder.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.8.34 >>>> send >>>> update add 34.8.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR builder.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add centos7.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.8.35 >>>> send >>>> update add 35.8.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR centos7.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add openwrt-efi.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.8.36 >>>> send >>>> update add 36.8.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> openwrt-efi.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add freedos.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.8.37 >>>> send >>>> update add 37.8.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR freedos.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add win10.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.8.38 >>>> send >>>> update add 38.8.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR win10.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add win7.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.8.39 >>>> send >>>> update add 39.8.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR win7.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add centos6.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.8.40 >>>> send >>>> update add 40.8.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR centos6.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add kvm2.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.8.62 >>>> send >>>> update add 62.8.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR kvm2.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add kvm2-ipmi.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.8.63 >>>> send >>>> update add 63.8.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> kvm2-ipmi.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add rhel10.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.8.64 >>>> send >>>> update add 64.8.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR rhel10.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add ftp.redfish-solutions.com. IN CNAME mail.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add www.redfish-solutions.com. IN CNAME mail.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add pbx.redfish-solutions.com. IN CNAME >>>> openwrt.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add ubuntu.redfish-solutions.com. IN CNAME >>>> ubuntu24.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add openwrt3.redfish-solutions.com. IN CNAME >>>> openwrt.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add ntp.redfish-solutions.com. IN CNAME >>>> rhel10.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add openwrt.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.1.1 >>>> send >>>> update add 1.1.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR openwrt.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add openwrt.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.5.1 >>>> send >>>> update add 1.5.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR openwrt.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add openwrt.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.6.1 >>>> send >>>> update add 1.6.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR openwrt.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add openwrt.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.7.1 >>>> send >>>> update add 1.7.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR openwrt.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add openwrt.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.8.1 >>>> send >>>> update add 1.8.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR openwrt.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add openwrt-bios2.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.8.41 >>>> send >>>> update add 41.8.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> openwrt-bios2.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add openwrt-bios2.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 192.168.8.199 >>>> send >>>> update add 199.8.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> openwrt-bios2.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add tnsr1.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 24.116.100.93 >>>> send >>>> update add pigpen.redfish-solutions.com. IN A 24.116.100.94 >>>> send >>>> update add redfish-solutions.com. IN MX 10 mail.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> update add _sip._udp.redfish-solutions.com. IN SRV 0 10 5060 >>>> pbx.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> send >>>> >>>> >>>> And both zones were primed via these commands: >>>> >>>> rndc addzone redfish-solutions.com. '{ >>>> type primary; >>>> file "/var/run/dhcp/db.redfish-solutions.com"; >>>> update-policy { >>>> grant local-ddns zonesub any; >>>> }; >>>> };' >>>> >>>> rndc addzone 168.192.in-addr.arpa. '{ >>>> type primary; >>>> file "/var/run/dhcp/db.168.192.in-addr.arpa"; >>>> update-policy { >>>> grant local-ddns zonesub any; >>>> }; >>>> };’ >>>> >>>> >>>> and then I do “nsupdate -l -v -4 my-update-file-here” >>>> >>>> But I see 125 instances of “update failed: REFUSED” which incidentally is >>>> the number of PTR records. >>>> >>>> Lastly, if I query a local host A record that works. But when I query >>>> that address for a PTR record it fails. >>>> >>>> root@OpenWrt:~# dig -t a macmini2.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> >>>> ; <<>> DiG 9.20.15 <<>> -t a macmini2.redfish-solutions.com. >>>> ;; global options: +cmd >>>> ;; Got answer: >>>> ;; ->>HEADER<<- opcode: QUERY, status: NOERROR, id: 23297 >>>> ;; flags: qr aa rd ra; QUERY: 1, ANSWER: 1, AUTHORITY: 0, ADDITIONAL: 1 >>>> >>>> ;; OPT PSEUDOSECTION: >>>> ; EDNS: version: 0, flags:; udp: 1232 >>>> ; COOKIE: 39141732f1eb310601000000692dfcb178eb0b0ac919a619 (good) >>>> ;; QUESTION SECTION: >>>> ;macmini2.redfish-solutions.com. IN A >>>> >>>> ;; ANSWER SECTION: >>>> Macmini2.redfish-solutions.com. 3600 IN A 192.168.8.9 >>>> >>>> ;; Query time: 0 msec >>>> ;; SERVER: 127.0.0.1#53(127.0.0.1) (UDP) >>>> ;; WHEN: Mon Dec 01 13:38:09 MST 2025 >>>> ;; MSG SIZE rcvd: 112 >>>> >>>> root@OpenWrt:~# dig -x 192.168.8.9 >>>> >>>> ; <<>> DiG 9.20.15 <<>> -x 192.168.8.9 >>>> ;; global options: +cmd >>>> ;; Got answer: >>>> ;; ->>HEADER<<- opcode: QUERY, status: NXDOMAIN, id: 10165 >>>> ;; flags: qr aa rd ra; QUERY: 1, ANSWER: 0, AUTHORITY: 1, ADDITIONAL: 1 >>>> >>>> ;; OPT PSEUDOSECTION: >>>> ; EDNS: version: 0, flags:; udp: 1232 >>>> ; COOKIE: bf0f9ed67f6870c501000000692dfcb8991c9d7aa265fcbe (good) >>>> ;; QUESTION SECTION: >>>> ;9.8.168.192.in-addr.arpa. IN PTR >>>> >>>> ;; AUTHORITY SECTION: >>>> 168.192.IN-ADDR.ARPA. 86400 IN SOA 168.192.IN-ADDR.ARPA. . 0 28800 7200 >>>> 604800 86400 >>>> >>>> ;; Query time: 1 msec >>>> ;; SERVER: 127.0.0.1#53(127.0.0.1) (UDP) >>>> ;; WHEN: Mon Dec 01 13:38:16 MST 2025 >>>> ;; MSG SIZE rcvd: 136 >>>> >>>> root@OpenWrt:~# >>>> >>>> >>>> So… why am I authoritative for “redfish-solutions.com >>>> <http://redfish-solutions.com/>” but not for “168.192.in-addr.arpa”? >>>> >>>> The top of my dhcpd.conf file looks like: >>>> >>>> authoritative; >>>> ddns-domainname "redfish-solutions.com."; >>>> ddns-update-style standard; >>>> ddns-updates on; >>>> ignore client-updates; >>>> >>>> update-static-leases on; >>>> use-host-decl-names on; >>>> update-conflict-detection off; >>>> update-optimization off; >>>> >>>> include "/var/run/named/session.key"; >>>> >>>> zone redfish-solutions.com. { >>>> primary 127.0.0.1; >>>> key local-ddns; >>>> } >>>> >>>> zone 168.192.in-addr.arpa. { >>>> primary 127.0.0.1; >>>> key local-ddns; >>>> } >>>> >>>> >>>> My named.conf file contains: >>>> >>>> options { >>>> … >>>> // This is used e.g. by isc-dhcp >>>> allow-new-zones yes; >>>> … >>>> }; >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> It’s probably something simple but at this point I can’t see the forest >>>> for the trees…. Please help me get a patch out the door quickly. >>>> >>>> Thanks >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Visit https://lists.isc.org/mailman/listinfo/bind-users to unsubscribe >>>> from this list. >>> >>> -- >>> Mark Andrews, ISC >>> 1 Seymour St., Dundas Valley, NSW 2117, Australia >>> PHONE: +61 2 9871 4742 INTERNET: [email protected] >>> >> >> -- >> Visit https://lists.isc.org/mailman/listinfo/bind-users to unsubscribe from >> this list. > -- Mark Andrews, ISC 1 Seymour St., Dundas Valley, NSW 2117, Australia PHONE: +61 2 9871 4742 INTERNET: [email protected] -- Visit https://lists.isc.org/mailman/listinfo/bind-users to unsubscribe from this list.
