Brume 2 or Beryl AX3000 as an (always-on low power) AdGuard home server

[wcs2228]

I have my GL-MV1000W running as a standalone AdGuardHome DNS server and not as my main router. When I get around to it, my intention is to replace it with my more powerful GL-MT2500 Brume 2.

You can actually set up a GL.iNet router as a LAN-only server, in Router mode without connecting the WAN port and only connecting the Ethernet LAN port:

Doubt about WAN/LAN

I previously set up GL-MV1000W and GL-A1300 as a “LAN-only” access point, similar to the method described above by @David. My procedure: Disconnect any Ethernet cable connected to the WAN port and any tethering/cellular device connected to the USB port. Connect to the router via wifi or Ethernet cable connected to the LAN port. Log into the GL.iNet Admin Panel and Disable any Repeater wifi that may have been set up previously. Alternatively, reset the router to start fresh. Log into the LuC…

Make the appropriate adjustments to the IP addresses in the procedure and turn off wifi on the GL-AX3000 Beryl AX, then set up AdGuardHome.

I do not work for and I do not have formal association with GL.iNet