This page shows how to change the DNS settings on the Baudtec T263R1U router.
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- Baudtec T263R1U - Baudtec T263R1U Login Instructions
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- Baudtec T263R1U - Baudtec T263R1U 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 Baudtec T263R1U
To get started configuring the Baudtec T263R1U 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 T263R1U, follow our Baudtec T263R1U Login Guide.
Change the DNS settings on a Baudtec T263R1U
If you followed our login guide above then you should see this screen.
You begin on the Device Information page of the Baudtec T263R1U. The first thing to do is click the choice at the top of the page labeled Interface Setup, then under that, LAN.
Configure the DNS section of your Baudtec T263R1U
This is the page you want to be on in order to change the DNS server settings. Look down the left side of the page until you see the heading of DNS.
In the drop down menu next to DNS Relay choose Use User Discovered DNS Server Only.
You can now enter the primary and secondary addresses of the DNS server you picked. In the box labeled Primary DNS Server type in the primary address of the DNS server you chose.
Below that is the Secondary DNS Server. Enter the secondary address of the DNS server you picked.
When you are finished, click SAVE.
Congratulations, 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 Baudtec T263R1U Info
Don't forget about our other Baudtec T263R1U info that you might be interested in.
This is the dns guide for the Baudtec T263R1U. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Baudtec T263R1U - How to change the IP Address on a Baudtec T263R1U router
- Baudtec T263R1U - Baudtec T263R1U Login Instructions
- Baudtec T263R1U - Baudtec T263R1U User Manual
- Baudtec T263R1U - Baudtec T263R1U Port Forwarding Instructions
- Baudtec T263R1U - How to Reset the Baudtec T263R1U
- Baudtec T263R1U - Information About the Baudtec T263R1U Router
- Baudtec T263R1U - Baudtec T263R1U Screenshots