This page shows how to change the DNS settings on the AirLive WT-2000ARM router.
Other AirLive WT-2000ARM Guides
This is the dns guide for the AirLive WT-2000ARM. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- AirLive WT-2000ARM - How to change the IP Address on a AirLive WT-2000ARM router
- AirLive WT-2000ARM - AirLive WT-2000ARM Login Instructions
- AirLive WT-2000ARM - Setup WiFi on the AirLive WT-2000ARM
- AirLive WT-2000ARM - AirLive WT-2000ARM User Manual
- AirLive WT-2000ARM - AirLive WT-2000ARM Port Forwarding Instructions
- AirLive WT-2000ARM - How to Reset the AirLive WT-2000ARM
- AirLive WT-2000ARM - Information About the AirLive WT-2000ARM Router
- AirLive WT-2000ARM - AirLive WT-2000ARM Screenshots
What is the DNS setting on a Router
When you connect a router to the Internet it gets a few settings from your ISP automatically. One of the settings that the ISP sets in your router is the DNS setting. DNS stands for Domain Name System and it is used to convert Internet names into actual IP addresses. For instance, when you go to "google.com", your are really connecting to an IP address that is mapped through DNS to a number such as:
- 173.194.33.73
This mapping happens automatically every time you visit any page on the Internet.
Why Change Your Router's DNS Setting
Some ISPs choose to abuse the DNS system and map unknown names to servers that they control. This can be done in a way that you don't know it is happening since your router is getting its DNS settings from your ISP. For instance, if you have one of these ISPs who is hijacking your DNS, and you try to surf the web to "some-random-site.com" and "some-random-site.com" does not exist, you might get a page back from your ISP with local advertisements on it.
By changing your DNS setting in your router you will effectively change the DNS setting for every computer on your network. This is because when a device is connected to your network your router automatically hands out its own DNS settings to that device. This way you can protect your entire network from ISP hijacking with just one setting.
What Should I Change My DNS To
There are 2 really great DNS servers on the Internet that you can choose from right now: Google Public DNS and OpenDNS. If you are not sure which one to pick then just use Google Public DNS.
When you change the DNS settings in your router, you usually have to enter a Primary and a Secondary setting. The secondary is only used if the primary can not be located. Here are common settings:
If you want to use Google Public DNS, use the following settings:
- Primary: 8.8.8.8
- Secondary: 8.8.4.4
If you want to use OpenDNS, use the following settings:
- 208.67.222.222
- 208.67.220.220
Login To The AirLive WT-2000ARM
To get started configuring the AirLive WT-2000ARM DNS page you need to login to your router. If you are already logged in you can skip this step.
To login to the AirLive WT-2000ARM, follow our AirLive WT-2000ARM Login Guide.
Change the DNS settings on a AirLive WT-2000ARM
If you followed our login guide above then you should see this screen.
When you are on the Status page of the AirLive WT-2000ARM you need to click the choice at the top labeled Interface Setup, then LAN.
Configure the DNS section of your AirLive WT-2000ARM
This is the page you need to be on in order to change your DNS server settings.
Find the bold letters on the left labeled DNS. To the right of this next to DNS Relay use the drop down menu to choose Use User Discovered DNS Server Only.
Below this is the Primary DNS Server. Enter the primary address of the DNS server you have chosen. In the next box labeled Secondary DNS Server enter the secondary IP address of the DNS server you picked.
Click the SAVE button and you are done.
Possible Problems when Changing your DNS settings
Most devices on your network will not begin using the new DNS settings until they have been rebooted. After rebooting a device you can go to it's network settings and verify that it is using the DNS servers that you specified.
Other AirLive WT-2000ARM Info
Don't forget about our other AirLive WT-2000ARM info that you might be interested in.
This is the dns guide for the AirLive WT-2000ARM. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- AirLive WT-2000ARM - How to change the IP Address on a AirLive WT-2000ARM router
- AirLive WT-2000ARM - AirLive WT-2000ARM Login Instructions
- AirLive WT-2000ARM - Setup WiFi on the AirLive WT-2000ARM
- AirLive WT-2000ARM - AirLive WT-2000ARM User Manual
- AirLive WT-2000ARM - AirLive WT-2000ARM Port Forwarding Instructions
- AirLive WT-2000ARM - How to Reset the AirLive WT-2000ARM
- AirLive WT-2000ARM - Information About the AirLive WT-2000ARM Router
- AirLive WT-2000ARM - AirLive WT-2000ARM Screenshots