This page shows how to change the DNS settings on the Baudtec RN243R4-2T2R PLDT router.
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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 Baudtec RN243R4-2T2R PLDT
To get started configuring the Baudtec RN243R4-2T2R PLDT DNS page you need to login to your router. If you are already logged in you can skip this step.
To login to the Baudtec RN243R4-2T2R PLDT, follow our Baudtec RN243R4-2T2R PLDT Login Guide.
Change the DNS settings on a Baudtec RN243R4-2T2R PLDT
If you followed our login guide above then you should see this screen.
Once you have logged into the BaudTec RN243R4-2T2R PLDT router you should see a page like the one seen here.
To change your DNS server settings you need to first click the option of Service at the top of the page. Then on the left sidebar of the page click DNS.
Configure the DNS section of your Baudtec RN243R4-2T2R PLDT
This takes you to the page seen above.
- put a dot in the radio button labeled Set DNS Manually.
- In the DNS 1 box enter your primary DNS server you want to use.
- Enter the secondary DNS server in the box labeled DNS 2. This DNS server is only going to be used if the first can't be located.
- In last box labeled DNS 3 you can enter a third DNS server if you want. It is also completely fine to leave this box blank as it is highly unlikely you will ever need a third DNS server.
That's it, simply click the button at the bottom labeled Apply Changes.
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 Baudtec RN243R4-2T2R PLDT Info
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This is the dns guide for the Baudtec RN243R4-2T2R PLDT. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Baudtec RN243R4-2T2R PLDT - How to change the IP Address on a Baudtec RN243R4-2T2R PLDT router
- Baudtec RN243R4-2T2R PLDT - Baudtec RN243R4-2T2R PLDT Login Instructions
- Baudtec RN243R4-2T2R PLDT - How to Reset the Baudtec RN243R4-2T2R PLDT
- Baudtec RN243R4-2T2R PLDT - Baudtec RN243R4-2T2R PLDT Screenshots
- Baudtec RN243R4-2T2R PLDT - Information About the Baudtec RN243R4-2T2R PLDT Router