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diff --git a/daemon/bindings/net_client.rst b/daemon/bindings/net_client.rst new file mode 100644 index 0000000..34e6236 --- /dev/null +++ b/daemon/bindings/net_client.rst @@ -0,0 +1,34 @@ +.. SPDX-License-Identifier: GPL-3.0-or-later + +IPv4 and IPv6 usage +------------------- + +Following settings affect client part of the resolver, +i.e. communication between the resolver itself and other DNS servers. + +IPv4 and IPv6 protocols are used by default. For performance reasons it is +recommended to explicitly disable protocols which are not available +on your system, though the impact of IPv6 outage is lowered since release 5.3.0. + +.. envvar:: net.ipv4 = true|false + + :return: boolean (default: true) + + Enable/disable using IPv4 for contacting upstream nameservers. + +.. envvar:: net.ipv6 = true|false + + :return: boolean (default: true) + + Enable/disable using IPv6 for contacting upstream nameservers. + +.. function:: net.outgoing_v4([string address]) + + Get/set the IPv4 address used to perform queries. + The default is ``nil``, which lets the OS choose any address. + +.. function:: net.outgoing_v6([string address]) + + Get/set the IPv6 address used to perform queries. + The default is ``nil``, which lets the OS choose any address. + |