This page shows how to change the DNS settings on the Inteno X5669A router.
Other Inteno X5669A Guides
This is the dns guide for the Inteno X5669A. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Inteno X5669A - Inteno X5669A User Manual
- Inteno X5669A - Inteno X5669A Login Instructions
- Inteno X5669A - How to change the IP Address on a Inteno X5669A router
- Inteno X5669A - Setup WiFi on the Inteno X5669A
- Inteno X5669A - How to Reset the Inteno X5669A
- Inteno X5669A - Inteno X5669A Screenshots
- Inteno X5669A - Information About the Inteno X5669A 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 Inteno X5669A
To get started configuring the Inteno X5669A DNS page you need to login to your router. If you are already logged in you can skip this step.
To login to the Inteno X5669A, follow our Inteno X5669A Login Guide.
Change the DNS settings on a Inteno X5669A
If you followed our login guide above then you should see this screen.
Beginning on the Device Info page of the Inteno X5669A router, click the link on the left side of the page labeled Advanced Setup, then DNS, and DNS Server.
Configure the DNS section of your Inteno X5669A
You should now be on the DNS Server Configuration page.
Don't put a check in the box that reads Enable Automatic Assigned DNS.
In the box that says Primary DNS Server, enter the main address of that DNS server you have chosen to use. In the box just below that, the Secondary DNS server, enter the alternate IP Address of the DNS server you want to use. This alternate address is only ever used when the first can't be located.
Click the Save button.
You're 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 Inteno X5669A Info
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This is the dns guide for the Inteno X5669A. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Inteno X5669A - Inteno X5669A User Manual
- Inteno X5669A - Inteno X5669A Login Instructions
- Inteno X5669A - How to change the IP Address on a Inteno X5669A router
- Inteno X5669A - Setup WiFi on the Inteno X5669A
- Inteno X5669A - How to Reset the Inteno X5669A
- Inteno X5669A - Inteno X5669A Screenshots
- Inteno X5669A - Information About the Inteno X5669A Router