This page shows how to change the DNS settings on the AWB Networks RG231 router.
Other AWB Networks RG231 Guides
This is the dns guide for the AWB Networks RG231. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- AWB Networks RG231 - How to change the IP Address on a AWB Networks RG231 router
- AWB Networks RG231 - AWB Networks RG231 Login Instructions
- AWB Networks RG231 - AWB Networks RG231 Port Forwarding Instructions
- AWB Networks RG231 - Setup WiFi on the AWB Networks RG231
- AWB Networks RG231 - How to Reset the AWB Networks RG231
- AWB Networks RG231 - Information About the AWB Networks RG231 Router
- AWB Networks RG231 - AWB Networks RG231 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 AWB Networks RG231
To get started configuring the AWB Networks RG231 DNS page you need to login to your router. If you are already logged in you can skip this step.
To login to the AWB Networks RG231, follow our AWB Networks RG231 Login Guide.
Change the DNS settings on a AWB Networks RG231
If you followed our login guide above then you should see this screen.
For the AWB-Networks RG231 you begin on the page labeled Home. At the top of the page, click the choice labeled Advanced Setup.
This takes you to a new page with quite a few links along the top of the page. Choose the link labeled WAN, then under that DNS.
Configure the DNS section of your AWB Networks RG231
On this new page, enter the primary address of the DNS server you picked in the four boxes labeled Primary DNS Address.
Enter the secondary address of that DNS Server in the box labeled Secondary DNS Address (optional).
When you are done, click the orange button in the top right corner labeled Apply.
You're 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 AWB Networks RG231 Info
Don't forget about our other AWB Networks RG231 info that you might be interested in.
This is the dns guide for the AWB Networks RG231. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- AWB Networks RG231 - How to change the IP Address on a AWB Networks RG231 router
- AWB Networks RG231 - AWB Networks RG231 Login Instructions
- AWB Networks RG231 - AWB Networks RG231 Port Forwarding Instructions
- AWB Networks RG231 - Setup WiFi on the AWB Networks RG231
- AWB Networks RG231 - How to Reset the AWB Networks RG231
- AWB Networks RG231 - Information About the AWB Networks RG231 Router
- AWB Networks RG231 - AWB Networks RG231 Screenshots