This page shows how to change the DNS settings on the Dlink DIR-605L router.
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This is the dns guide for the Dlink DIR-605L. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Dlink DIR-605L - How to change the IP Address on a Dlink DIR-605L router
- Dlink DIR-605L - Dlink DIR-605L Login Instructions
- Dlink DIR-605L - Dlink DIR-605L User Manual
- Dlink DIR-605L - Setup WiFi on the Dlink DIR-605L
- Dlink DIR-605L - How to Reset the Dlink DIR-605L
- Dlink DIR-605L - Dlink DIR-605L Screenshots
- Dlink DIR-605L - Information About the Dlink DIR-605L Router
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 Dlink DIR-605L
To get started configuring the Dlink DIR-605L DNS page you need to login to your router. If you are already logged in you can skip this step.
To login to the Dlink DIR-605L, follow our Dlink DIR-605L Login Guide.
Change the DNS settings on a Dlink DIR-605L
If you followed our login guide above then you should see this screen.

This DNS address guide begins on the Current Network Settings page of the Dlink DIR-605L router. Click the option at the bottom titled Manual Setup.
Then at the top of the page, choose the option of SETUP. This creates a new set of options in the left sidebar. Choose the one titled Internet Connection.
Configure the DNS section of your Dlink DIR-605L

On this new page, page scroll down until you come to the box titled Primary DNS Server. Enter the main DNS address you want to use.
Under that in the box titled Secondary DNS Server enter the alternate DNS address you want to use. Don't forget that this secondary address is only used if the first is busy.
When you are finished with that, click the Save Settings button near the top 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.
Other Dlink DIR-605L Info
Don't forget about our other Dlink DIR-605L info that you might be interested in.
This is the dns guide for the Dlink DIR-605L. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Dlink DIR-605L - How to change the IP Address on a Dlink DIR-605L router
- Dlink DIR-605L - Dlink DIR-605L Login Instructions
- Dlink DIR-605L - Dlink DIR-605L User Manual
- Dlink DIR-605L - Setup WiFi on the Dlink DIR-605L
- Dlink DIR-605L - How to Reset the Dlink DIR-605L
- Dlink DIR-605L - Dlink DIR-605L Screenshots
- Dlink DIR-605L - Information About the Dlink DIR-605L Router