This page shows how to change the DNS settings on the Dlink DSL-2780 router.
Other Dlink DSL-2780 Guides
This is the dns guide for the Dlink DSL-2780. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Dlink DSL-2780 - How to change the IP Address on a Dlink DSL-2780 router
- Dlink DSL-2780 - Dlink DSL-2780 Login Instructions
- Dlink DSL-2780 - Setup WiFi on the Dlink DSL-2780
- Dlink DSL-2780 - How to Reset the Dlink DSL-2780
- Dlink DSL-2780 - Information About the Dlink DSL-2780 Router
- Dlink DSL-2780 - Dlink DSL-2780 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 Dlink DSL-2780
To get started configuring the Dlink DSL-2780 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 DSL-2780, follow our Dlink DSL-2780 Login Guide.
Change the DNS settings on a Dlink DSL-2780
If you followed our login guide above then you should see this screen.

On the Dlink DSL-2780 you begin on the Status page. To change your DNS server settings, click the link at the top of the page labeled Advanced. A new list now appears to the left side of the page, pick the one titled DNS.
Configure the DNS section of your Dlink DSL-2780

This directs you to a page similar to the one you see here.
- Tick the radio button labeled Use the following DNS server address. This unlocks the next two boxes.
- In the box titled Preferred DNS server enter the primary address of the DNS server you want to use.
- Next is the Alternate DNS server. Enter the secondary address of that DNS server here.
- Click the button near the bottom labeled Add/Apply
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 Dlink DSL-2780 Info
Don't forget about our other Dlink DSL-2780 info that you might be interested in.
This is the dns guide for the Dlink DSL-2780. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Dlink DSL-2780 - How to change the IP Address on a Dlink DSL-2780 router
- Dlink DSL-2780 - Dlink DSL-2780 Login Instructions
- Dlink DSL-2780 - Setup WiFi on the Dlink DSL-2780
- Dlink DSL-2780 - How to Reset the Dlink DSL-2780
- Dlink DSL-2780 - Information About the Dlink DSL-2780 Router
- Dlink DSL-2780 - Dlink DSL-2780 Screenshots