This page shows how to change the DNS settings on the 2wire 2701HG-D router.
Other 2wire 2701HG-D Guides
This is the dns guide for the 2wire 2701HG-D Qwest. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- 2wire 2701HG-D Qwest - 2wire 2701HG-D Login Instructions
- 2wire 2701HG-D Qwest - How to change the IP Address on a 2wire 2701HG-D router
- 2wire 2701HG-D Qwest - 2wire 2701HG-D User Manual
- 2wire 2701HG-D Qwest - 2wire 2701HG-D Port Forwarding Instructions
- 2wire 2701HG-D Qwest - Setup WiFi on the 2wire 2701HG-D
- 2wire 2701HG-D Qwest - How to Reset the 2wire 2701HG-D
- 2wire 2701HG-D Qwest - 2wire 2701HG-D Default Password
- 2wire 2701HG-D Qwest - Information About the 2wire 2701HG-D Router
- 2wire 2701HG-D Qwest - 2wire 2701HG-D 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 2wire 2701HG-D
To get started configuring the 2wire 2701HG-D DNS page you need to login to your router. If you are already logged in you can skip this step.
To login to the 2wire 2701HG-D, follow our 2wire 2701HG-D Login Guide.
Change the DNS settings on a 2wire 2701HG-D
If you followed our login guide above then you should see this screen.
To change DNS settings for the 2Wire 2701HG-D Qwest you need to click the red Advanced Setup button to the far right.
A new page comes up with a lot of choices running down the left side of the page. Click the choice labeled IP Addressing, then below that, DHCP Settings.
Configure the DNS section of your 2wire 2701HG-D
On this new page, scroll down until you see 4. Set the DNS values. This section allows you to make changes to Domain Name System settings.
In the radio dot next to DNS make sure that Static is marked.
Below this is DNS Server 1 and DNS Server 2. Enter the Primary IP address of the DNS server you have chosen in the box labeled DNS Server 1. Enter the secondary address in the box labeled DNS Server 2.
After you have finished making the necessary changes, click the Apply button.
That's it, you did it!
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 2wire 2701HG-D Info
Don't forget about our other 2wire 2701HG-D info that you might be interested in.
This is the dns guide for the 2wire 2701HG-D Qwest. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- 2wire 2701HG-D Qwest - 2wire 2701HG-D Login Instructions
- 2wire 2701HG-D Qwest - How to change the IP Address on a 2wire 2701HG-D router
- 2wire 2701HG-D Qwest - 2wire 2701HG-D User Manual
- 2wire 2701HG-D Qwest - 2wire 2701HG-D Port Forwarding Instructions
- 2wire 2701HG-D Qwest - Setup WiFi on the 2wire 2701HG-D
- 2wire 2701HG-D Qwest - How to Reset the 2wire 2701HG-D
- 2wire 2701HG-D Qwest - 2wire 2701HG-D Default Password
- 2wire 2701HG-D Qwest - Information About the 2wire 2701HG-D Router
- 2wire 2701HG-D Qwest - 2wire 2701HG-D Screenshots