This page shows how to change the DNS settings on the Dynex DX-E402 router.
Other Dynex DX-E402 Guides
This is the dns guide for the Dynex DX-E402. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Dynex DX-E402 - How to change the IP Address on a Dynex DX-E402 router
- Dynex DX-E402 - Dynex DX-E402 User Manual
- Dynex DX-E402 - Dynex DX-E402 Login Instructions
- Dynex DX-E402 - How to Reset the Dynex DX-E402
- Dynex DX-E402 - Information About the Dynex DX-E402 Router
- Dynex DX-E402 - Dynex DX-E402 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 Dynex DX-E402
To get started configuring the Dynex DX-E402 DNS page you need to login to your router. If you are already logged in you can skip this step.
To login to the Dynex DX-E402, follow our Dynex DX-E402 Login Guide.
Change the DNS settings on a Dynex DX-E402
If you followed our login guide above then you should see this screen.
You begin on the Router Status page of the Dynex DX-E402 router. Looking to the left, you should see a blue side bar. In this side bar click the choice of DHCP, then DHCP Settings.
Configure the DNS section of your Dynex DX-E402
You are then directed to the correct page to change your DNS server settings.
Find the box on this screen labeled Primary DNS and enter the main address of the DNS server you plan on using. This is the address that will always be used if possible.
In the next box titled Secondary DNS, enter the alternate address of secondary address of the DNS Server. Remember that this address will only be used if the first can't be found.
Click the Save button. This should be the only page you need, but this router has one other page to set also. To get there, click the choice in the left side bar labeled Network, then WAN.
If the router has automatically updated this page so that it has the same DNS servers as the DHCP page then perfect, you are done and can reboot your router. More likely it has not so we recommend first, ticking the box that reads Use These DNS Servers.
Next, in the Primary DNS box enter the primary address of the DNS Server, and in the Secondary DNS space, enter the secondary DNS.
Click the Save button on this page, and you are done!
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 Dynex DX-E402 Info
Don't forget about our other Dynex DX-E402 info that you might be interested in.
This is the dns guide for the Dynex DX-E402. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Dynex DX-E402 - How to change the IP Address on a Dynex DX-E402 router
- Dynex DX-E402 - Dynex DX-E402 User Manual
- Dynex DX-E402 - Dynex DX-E402 Login Instructions
- Dynex DX-E402 - How to Reset the Dynex DX-E402
- Dynex DX-E402 - Information About the Dynex DX-E402 Router
- Dynex DX-E402 - Dynex DX-E402 Screenshots