This page shows how to change the DNS settings on the Baudtec RN243R4 PLDT router.
Other Baudtec RN243R4 PLDT Guides
This is the dns guide for the Baudtec RN243R4 PLDT. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Baudtec RN243R4 PLDT - How to change the IP Address on a Baudtec RN243R4 PLDT router
- Baudtec RN243R4 PLDT - Baudtec RN243R4 PLDT Login Instructions
- Baudtec RN243R4 PLDT - Baudtec RN243R4 PLDT Screenshots
- Baudtec RN243R4 PLDT - Information About the Baudtec RN243R4 PLDT Router
- Baudtec RN243R4 PLDT - Reset the Baudtec RN243R4 PLDT
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 PLDT
To get started configuring the Baudtec RN243R4 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 PLDT, follow our Baudtec RN243R4 PLDT Login Guide.
Change the DNS settings on a Baudtec RN243R4 PLDT
If you followed our login guide above then you should see this screen.
This DNS address guide starts on the Status page of the BaudTec RN243R4 PLDT router. First, click the link at the top of the page labeled Service. Then in the left sidebar choose the option of DNS.
Configure the DNS section of your Baudtec RN243R4 PLDT
This should take you to the page you see here. First, select the radio button labeled Set DNS Manually.
Then in the DNS 1 space, enter the main DNS address you want to use.
Enter your secondary DNS address in the box labeled DNS 2. Remember this address is only going to be used if the first can't be found.
If you have a third address or want to enter a third address, go ahead and do so in the box labeled DNS 3.
That's it, simply click the Apply Changes button before you exit this 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 Baudtec RN243R4 PLDT Info
Don't forget about our other Baudtec RN243R4 PLDT info that you might be interested in.
This is the dns guide for the Baudtec RN243R4 PLDT. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Baudtec RN243R4 PLDT - How to change the IP Address on a Baudtec RN243R4 PLDT router
- Baudtec RN243R4 PLDT - Baudtec RN243R4 PLDT Login Instructions
- Baudtec RN243R4 PLDT - Baudtec RN243R4 PLDT Screenshots
- Baudtec RN243R4 PLDT - Information About the Baudtec RN243R4 PLDT Router
- Baudtec RN243R4 PLDT - Reset the Baudtec RN243R4 PLDT