This page shows how to change the DNS settings on the MyTech Facile router.
Other MyTech Facile Guides
This is the dns guide for the MyTech Facile. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- MyTech Facile - Reset the MyTech Facile
- MyTech Facile - How to change the IP Address on a MyTech Facile router
- MyTech Facile - MyTech Facile Login Instructions
- MyTech Facile - MyTech Facile User Manual
- MyTech Facile - Setup WiFi on the MyTech Facile
- MyTech Facile - Information About the MyTech Facile Router
- MyTech Facile - MyTech Facile 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 MyTech Facile
To get started configuring the MyTech Facile DNS page you need to login to your router. If you are already logged in you can skip this step.
To login to the MyTech Facile, follow our MyTech Facile Login Guide.
Change the DNS settings on a MyTech Facile
If you followed our login guide above then you should see this screen.
Starting from the Status page of the MyTech Facile router, click the link at the top of the page labeled Interface Setup, then LAN.
Configure the DNS section of your MyTech Facile
You are now on a page similar to the one you see here. Scroll down the page until you see the heading in the left side bar labeled DNS.
Use the DNS Relay drop-down menu to choose Use User Discovered DNS Server Only. This forces the router to use the DNS servers you choose.
In the box labeled Primary DNS Server. Enter the primary or main address of the DNS server you wish to use. No matter what address you enter here, that will be the one that is accessed first.
Below that is the Secondary DNS Server. Type in the secondary address of the DNS server you want to use. This address is only used if the first is inaccessible.
That is all there is to it, click Save.
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 MyTech Facile Info
Don't forget about our other MyTech Facile info that you might be interested in.
This is the dns guide for the MyTech Facile. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- MyTech Facile - Reset the MyTech Facile
- MyTech Facile - How to change the IP Address on a MyTech Facile router
- MyTech Facile - MyTech Facile Login Instructions
- MyTech Facile - MyTech Facile User Manual
- MyTech Facile - Setup WiFi on the MyTech Facile
- MyTech Facile - Information About the MyTech Facile Router
- MyTech Facile - MyTech Facile Screenshots