This page shows how to change the DNS settings on the Belkin F7D8302 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 Belkin F7D8302
To get started configuring the Belkin F7D8302 DNS page you need to login to your router. If you are already logged in you can skip this step.
To login to the Belkin F7D8302, follow our Belkin F7D8302 Login Guide.
Change the DNS settings on a Belkin F7D8302
If you followed our login guide above then you should see this screen.
When you are logged in you should begin on the Status page of the Belkin F7D8302v1. On this page, click the choice on the left, labeled DNS, under the heading of Internet WAN.
Configure the DNS section of your Belkin F7D8302
Now you should be on a page like the one you see above.
In the small box titled Automatic from ISP, don't check this box, it should be left empty.
Below this are four boxes tagged DNS Address. Type in the primary address of the DNS server you have chosen.
Next, enter the secondary address of that DNS server in the Secondary DNS Address boxes.
Finally, click Apply Changes.
That's 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 Belkin F7D8302 Info
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This is the dns guide for the Belkin F7D8302 v1. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Belkin F7D8302 v1 - How to change the IP Address on a Belkin F7D8302 router
- Belkin F7D8302 v1 - Belkin F7D8302 Login Instructions
- Belkin F7D8302 v1 - Belkin F7D8302 User Manual
- Belkin F7D8302 v1 - Belkin F7D8302 Port Forwarding Instructions
- Belkin F7D8302 v1 - Setup WiFi on the Belkin F7D8302
- Belkin F7D8302 v1 - How to Reset the Belkin F7D8302
- Belkin F7D8302 v1 - Information About the Belkin F7D8302 Router
- Belkin F7D8302 v1 - Belkin F7D8302 Screenshots