Can I schedule automatic routing rules so that streaming traffic uses Smart DNS only during live match times?

Can I schedule automatic 축구중계 routing rules so that streaming traffic uses Smart DNS only during live match times?

✅ Yes — you can automate DNS and VPN routing based on time schedules, which is incredibly useful for live soccer streaming.

Whether you want your network to prioritize Smart DNS during match hours and revert to full VPN protection afterward, or even dynamically switch routing by match calendar — it's all doable with the right tools.

???? Concept: Time-Based Policy Routing

Set up scheduled triggers that change your routing rules (DNS, firewall, VPN) at specific times — e.g., during Champions League, EPL, or K-League matches.

???? METHOD 1: Router-Level Scheduling (AsusWRT-Merlin, DD-WRT, OpenWRT)

????️ Step-by-step (AsusWRT-Merlin example):

Define Match Time Schedule
Use a cron job or the built-in scheduler:
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0 20 * * 3 /jffs/scripts/match-start.sh # Run every Wednesday at 8PM 0 23 * * 3 /jffs/scripts/match-end.sh # Revert at 11PM
Create Smart DNS 축구중계 Routing Script
match-start.sh might look like:
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bash

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#!/bin/sh echo "Routing streaming domains via Smart DNS" echo "address=/dazn.com/123.456.78.90" >> /jffs/configs/dnsmasq.conf.add service restart_dnsmasq
Revert After Match
match-end.sh:
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bash

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#!/bin/sh sed -i '/dazn.com/d' /jffs/configs/dnsmasq.conf.add service restart_dnsmasq

✅ Result:
Your router dynamically switches to Smart DNS at match time, and reverts to full VPN afterward.

???? METHOD 2: Advanced Scheduler with pfSense or OpenWRT

Use pfSense's firewall rule scheduler to apply routing rules by time block
Schedule Smart DNS overrides during matches
Redirect all traffic back to VPN when the block ends

✅ Result:
GUI-based routing calendar, perfect for planning full matchdays across multiple leagues.

???? METHOD 3: Mobile 축구중계 Automation (For Firestick, Android TV, iOS)

Use Tasker (Android) or Shortcuts (iOS) to:
- Launch VPN app or Smart DNS profile at match time
- Kill the session after the match

Example (Tasker on Android TV):

Trigger: 19:50 (10 min before match)
Action: Connect to Smart DNS profile (or launch browser to stream)
Exit: Disconnect, relaunch full VPN at 23:00

???? METHOD 4: Script with Soccer Calendar API Integration (Advanced)

Use a public API (e.g., football-data.org) to fetch your favorite team’s live match times, then dynamically trigger DNS/VPN switching via a script.

Example Workflow:

Fetch match calendar for Manchester United
At match kickoff time, trigger routing to Smart DNS
30 mins post-match, route back to VPN

✅ Fully automated, no manual calendar input

???? Key Benefits

Optimized for live match hours
Reduces risk of buffering, platform blocking during key games
Preserves VPN encryption during downtime or personal use

???? Tools You’ll Need

Tool	Purpose
Cron (Unix/Linux routers)	Schedule scripts by time
Tasker / iOS Shortcuts	Mobile-based automation
pfSense Scheduler	GUI-based routing rules
Football API	Match timing triggers
DD-WRT Scripts	Direct control over VPN/DNS routes

⚠️ Watch Out For

Match delays/extra time not covered by static schedule
Timezone mismatches (align router time with match calendar time)
Manual override required if using different streaming apps spontaneously

Q1: Can I combine match schedules from multiple leagues (e.g., EPL + K-League) into one automated DNS routing system?

Q2: Are there any plug-and-play routers or mesh systems that support rule-based DNS/VPN switching without coding?

Q3: How can I track and log which routing path (VPN or Smart DNS) was active during a match for performance analytics?

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