This page shows how to change the DNS settings on the Comstar WA-6202 router.
Other Comstar WA-6202 Guides
This is the dns guide for the Comstar WA-6202 v2. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Comstar WA-6202 v2 - How to change the IP Address on a Comstar WA-6202 router
- Comstar WA-6202 v2 - Comstar WA-6202 Login Instructions
- Comstar WA-6202 v2 - Comstar WA-6202 Port Forwarding Instructions
- Comstar WA-6202 v2 - Setup WiFi on the Comstar WA-6202
- Comstar WA-6202 v2 - How to Reset the Comstar WA-6202
- Comstar WA-6202 v2 - Information About the Comstar WA-6202 Router
- Comstar WA-6202 v2 - Comstar WA-6202 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 Comstar WA-6202
To get started configuring the Comstar WA-6202 DNS page you need to login to your router. If you are already logged in you can skip this step.
To login to the Comstar WA-6202, follow our Comstar WA-6202 Login Guide.
Change the DNS settings on a Comstar WA-6202
If you followed our login guide above then you should see this screen.
You should start on the Access Point Status page of the Comstar WA-6202-V2. Click the link in the black side bar labeled TCP/IP Settings, then under that, WAN Interface.
Configure the DNS section of your Comstar WA-6202
You should now be on a page like this one. Scroll down and tick the radio button labeled Set DNS Manually, this allows you to enter in your own DNS server address.
In the DNS 1 box enter the primary address of the DNS server you are going to be using.
Below that is the DNS 2 box. Enter in the secondary address of the DNS server.
You can leave the DNS 3 box empty, there is no reason for a third address.
Click Apply Changes at the bottom of the screen.
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 Comstar WA-6202 Info
Don't forget about our other Comstar WA-6202 info that you might be interested in.
This is the dns guide for the Comstar WA-6202 v2. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Comstar WA-6202 v2 - How to change the IP Address on a Comstar WA-6202 router
- Comstar WA-6202 v2 - Comstar WA-6202 Login Instructions
- Comstar WA-6202 v2 - Comstar WA-6202 Port Forwarding Instructions
- Comstar WA-6202 v2 - Setup WiFi on the Comstar WA-6202
- Comstar WA-6202 v2 - How to Reset the Comstar WA-6202
- Comstar WA-6202 v2 - Information About the Comstar WA-6202 Router
- Comstar WA-6202 v2 - Comstar WA-6202 Screenshots