This page shows how to change the DNS settings on the Linksys WVC200 router.
Other Linksys WVC200 Guides
This is the dns guide for the Linksys WVC200. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Linksys WVC200 - Linksys WVC200 User Manual
- Linksys WVC200 - Linksys WVC200 Login Instructions
- Linksys WVC200 - How to change the IP Address on a Linksys WVC200 router
- Linksys WVC200 - Linksys WVC200 Screenshots
- Linksys WVC200 - Information About the Linksys WVC200 Router
- Linksys WVC200 - Reset the Linksys WVC200
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 WVC200
To get started configuring the Linksys WVC200 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 WVC200, follow our Linksys WVC200 Login Guide.
Change the DNS settings on a Linksys WVC200
If you followed our login guide above then you should see this screen.
You begin on the Welcome page of the Linksys WVC200 internet camera. To change the Domain Name System, or DNS settings, click the choice at the top of the page labeled Setup. This causes a new menu to appear on the left, pick Basic from this list.
Configure the DNS section of your Linksys WVC200
You are now on a page like the one you see above.
Scroll down until you see Primary DNS and four boxes after it. In these boxes, enter the primary address of the DNS server here.
Next is the Secondary DNS, enter the secondary or alternate address here. This address is only used if the first can't be accessed.
The only thing left to do is click the Apply button at the bottom 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 Linksys WVC200 Info
Don't forget about our other Linksys WVC200 info that you might be interested in.
This is the dns guide for the Linksys WVC200. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Linksys WVC200 - Linksys WVC200 User Manual
- Linksys WVC200 - Linksys WVC200 Login Instructions
- Linksys WVC200 - How to change the IP Address on a Linksys WVC200 router
- Linksys WVC200 - Linksys WVC200 Screenshots
- Linksys WVC200 - Information About the Linksys WVC200 Router
- Linksys WVC200 - Reset the Linksys WVC200