This page shows how to change the DNS settings on the Billion Bipac 5210S 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 Billion Bipac 5210S
To get started configuring the Billion Bipac 5210S DNS page you need to login to your router. If you are already logged in you can skip this step.
To login to the Billion Bipac 5210S, follow our Billion Bipac 5210S Login Guide.
Change the DNS settings on a Billion Bipac 5210S
If you followed our login guide above then you should see this screen.
The first page you should see is the Status page of the Billion BiPAC-5210S. Click the choice at the top labeled Interface Setup, then below that LAN.
Configure the DNS section of your Billion Bipac 5210S
You should now be on a page like the one you see here. On the left side of the screen find the heading labeled DNS.
Using the drop down menu next to DNS Relay, to pick Use User Discovered DNS Server Only.
You can now type in the DNS Server address of your choice. In the box labeled Primary DNS Server enter the primary address of the DNS Server you want to use. In the box labeled Secondary DNS Server enter the secondary address of the DNS Server you picked.
Click SAVE and that's all there is to 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.
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- Billion Bipac 5210S - How to Reset the Billion Bipac 5210S
- Billion Bipac 5210S - Information About the Billion Bipac 5210S Router
- Billion Bipac 5210S - Billion Bipac 5210S Screenshots