This page shows how to change the DNS settings on the Billion BiPAC 7300NX 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 7300NX
To get started configuring the Billion BiPAC 7300NX 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 7300NX, follow our Billion BiPAC 7300NX Login Guide.
Change the DNS settings on a Billion BiPAC 7300NX
If you followed our login guide above then you should see this screen.
This guide begins on the Status page of the Billion BiPAC 7300NX router. Begin by clicking the link on the left labeled Advanced. Next, choose the option of Configuration. Then below that, select LAN and finally DHCP Server.
Configure the DNS section of your Billion BiPAC 7300NX
On this page, scroll down until you come to the small box labeled Use Router as DNS Server. Place a check mark in this box.
Then below that in the box titled Primary DNS Server Address. Enter the main address of the DNS server you want to use.
In the box labeled Secondary DNS Server Address enter the alternate DNS server address. Remember that this address is only used if the first address can't be located.
That's it, just don't forget to click the option of Apply. Then click Save Config at the very bottom of the 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.
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- Billion BiPAC 7300NX - How to Reset the Billion BiPAC 7300NX
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