This page shows how to change the DNS settings on the Netgear CBVG834G router.
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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 Netgear CBVG834G
To get started configuring the Netgear CBVG834G DNS page you need to login to your router. If you are already logged in you can skip this step.
To login to the Netgear CBVG834G, follow our Netgear CBVG834G Login Guide.
Change the DNS settings on a Netgear CBVG834G
If you followed our login guide above then you should see this screen.
Beginning on the Gateway Status page of the Netgear CBVG834G router, click Basic Settings under Setup on the left side of the page.
Configure the DNS section of your Netgear CBVG834G
You are now on the correct page to change your DNS Server settings.
First, tick the radio button labeled Use these DNS Servers.
Next, enter the primary address of the DNS server in the box labeled Primary DNS. This address is the one that is always used first.
In the next four boxes labeled Secondary DNS, enter the alternate or secondary address of the DNS server. Whatever address you enter here is only used when the first can't be located.
When you are happy with your changes, click Apply.
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 Netgear CBVG834G Info
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This is the dns guide for the Netgear CBVG834G. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Netgear CBVG834G - How to change the IP Address on a Netgear CBVG834G router
- Netgear CBVG834G - Netgear CBVG834G User Manual
- Netgear CBVG834G - Netgear CBVG834G Login Instructions
- Netgear CBVG834G - Setup WiFi on the Netgear CBVG834G
- Netgear CBVG834G - Information About the Netgear CBVG834G Router
- Netgear CBVG834G - Netgear CBVG834G Screenshots
- Netgear CBVG834G - Reset the Netgear CBVG834G