This page shows how to change the DNS settings on the Actiontec T2200H router.
Other Actiontec T2200H Guides
This is the dns guide for the Actiontec T2200H Telus. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Actiontec T2200H Telus - Actiontec T2200H User Manual
- Actiontec T2200H Telus - Actiontec T2200H Login Instructions
- Actiontec T2200H Telus - Actiontec T2200H Port Forwarding Instructions
- Actiontec T2200H Telus - How to change the IP Address on a Actiontec T2200H router
- Actiontec T2200H Telus - Setup WiFi on the Actiontec T2200H
- Actiontec T2200H Telus - How to Reset the Actiontec T2200H
- Actiontec T2200H Telus - Actiontec T2200H Screenshots
- Actiontec T2200H Telus - Information About the Actiontec T2200H Router
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 Actiontec T2200H
To get started configuring the Actiontec T2200H DNS page you need to login to your router. If you are already logged in you can skip this step.
To login to the Actiontec T2200H, follow our Actiontec T2200H Login Guide.
Change the DNS settings on a Actiontec T2200H
If you followed our login guide above then you should see this screen.
We begin this guide on the Home page of the Actiontec T2200H Telus router. Start off by clicking the icon labeled Advanced Setup near the top of the page. From there click WAN IP Address located in the left hand sidebar.
Configure the DNS section of your Actiontec T2200H
This bring you to a new page.
First, make sure the radio button marked Static DNS Addresses is selected.
In the box labeled Primary DNS enter your first address. In the second box marked Secondary DNS enter the second address.
Congratulations! That's all there is to it. Just be sure to save your settings before leaving the page.
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 Actiontec T2200H Info
Don't forget about our other Actiontec T2200H info that you might be interested in.
This is the dns guide for the Actiontec T2200H Telus. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Actiontec T2200H Telus - Actiontec T2200H User Manual
- Actiontec T2200H Telus - Actiontec T2200H Login Instructions
- Actiontec T2200H Telus - Actiontec T2200H Port Forwarding Instructions
- Actiontec T2200H Telus - How to change the IP Address on a Actiontec T2200H router
- Actiontec T2200H Telus - Setup WiFi on the Actiontec T2200H
- Actiontec T2200H Telus - How to Reset the Actiontec T2200H
- Actiontec T2200H Telus - Actiontec T2200H Screenshots
- Actiontec T2200H Telus - Information About the Actiontec T2200H Router