This page shows how to change the DNS settings on the Linksys BEFVP41 router.
Other Linksys BEFVP41 Guides
This is the dns guide for the Linksys BEFVP41 v2. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Linksys BEFVP41 - How to change the IP Address on a Linksys BEFVP41 router
- Linksys BEFVP41 - Linksys BEFVP41 User Manual
- Linksys BEFVP41 - Linksys BEFVP41 Login Instructions
- Linksys BEFVP41 - How to change the DNS settings on a Linksys BEFVP41 router
- Linksys BEFVP41 - How to Reset the Linksys BEFVP41
- Linksys BEFVP41 - Information About the Linksys BEFVP41 Router
- Linksys BEFVP41 - Linksys BEFVP41 Screenshots
- Linksys BEFVP41 v2 - How to change the IP Address on a Linksys BEFVP41 router
- Linksys BEFVP41 v2 - Linksys BEFVP41 User Manual
- Linksys BEFVP41 v2 - Linksys BEFVP41 Login Instructions
- Linksys BEFVP41 v2 - How to Reset the Linksys BEFVP41
- Linksys BEFVP41 v2 - Information About the Linksys BEFVP41 Router
- Linksys BEFVP41 v2 - Linksys BEFVP41 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 Linksys BEFVP41
To get started configuring the Linksys BEFVP41 DNS page you need to login to your router. If you are already logged in you can skip this step.
To login to the Linksys BEFVP41, follow our Linksys BEFVP41 Login Guide.
Change the DNS settings on a Linksys BEFVP41
If you followed our login guide above then you should see this screen.
Starting on the Status page of the Linksys BEFVP41v2 Router, click the link at the top of the page that reads Setup, then under that, Basic Setup.
Configure the DNS section of your Linksys BEFVP41
You are now on the correct page to change your DNS server settings.
Find the four boxes tagged Static DNS 1, and enter the primary address of the DNS server you want to use, this address is the top priority address, it will always be used first if possible.
The next set of boxes is called Static DNS 2. Use these boxes to enter the secondary address of that DNS server. This address is only used when the first can't be found.
Last is a set of boxes titled Static DNS 3. If you have an address to enter here, great, but just leave it empty if you don't. This address is used very infrequently, only if the first and second are inaccessible.
At the bottom of the page, click Save Settings.
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 Linksys BEFVP41 Info
Don't forget about our other Linksys BEFVP41 info that you might be interested in.
This is the dns guide for the Linksys BEFVP41 v2. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Linksys BEFVP41 - How to change the IP Address on a Linksys BEFVP41 router
- Linksys BEFVP41 - Linksys BEFVP41 User Manual
- Linksys BEFVP41 - Linksys BEFVP41 Login Instructions
- Linksys BEFVP41 - How to change the DNS settings on a Linksys BEFVP41 router
- Linksys BEFVP41 - How to Reset the Linksys BEFVP41
- Linksys BEFVP41 - Information About the Linksys BEFVP41 Router
- Linksys BEFVP41 - Linksys BEFVP41 Screenshots
- Linksys BEFVP41 v2 - How to change the IP Address on a Linksys BEFVP41 router
- Linksys BEFVP41 v2 - Linksys BEFVP41 User Manual
- Linksys BEFVP41 v2 - Linksys BEFVP41 Login Instructions
- Linksys BEFVP41 v2 - How to Reset the Linksys BEFVP41
- Linksys BEFVP41 v2 - Information About the Linksys BEFVP41 Router
- Linksys BEFVP41 v2 - Linksys BEFVP41 Screenshots