This page shows how to change the DNS settings on the Technicolor TD5336 router.
Other Technicolor TD5336 Guides
This is the dns guide for the Technicolor TD5336. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Technicolor TD5336 - Reset the Technicolor TD5336
- Technicolor TD5336 - How to change the IP Address on a Technicolor TD5336 router
- Technicolor TD5336 - Technicolor TD5336 Login Instructions
- Technicolor TD5336 - Technicolor TD5336 Screenshots
- Technicolor TD5336 - Information About the Technicolor TD5336 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 Technicolor TD5336
To get started configuring the Technicolor TD5336 DNS page you need to login to your router. If you are already logged in you can skip this step.
To login to the Technicolor TD5336, follow our Technicolor TD5336 Login Guide.
Change the DNS settings on a Technicolor TD5336
If you followed our login guide above then you should see this screen.
Once you have finished logging into the Technicolor TD5336 router you should see a page a lot like the one you see above. Click the option of SETUP in the left sidebar if you want to change your DNS settings. Then under that pick the option of Local Network.
Configure the DNS section of your Technicolor TD5336
On this new page, scroll down to the DHCP Setting section.
In this section you should see a box labeled Primary DNS Server. In this box you need to enter the main DNS Server IP address you want to use.
Below that is the Secondary DNS Server. In this box enter the alternative DNS server you want to use. Remember this DNS address will only be used on rare occasions.
Other than saving your changes that's all you need to do in order to change your DNS settings.
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 Technicolor TD5336 Info
Don't forget about our other Technicolor TD5336 info that you might be interested in.
This is the dns guide for the Technicolor TD5336. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Technicolor TD5336 - Reset the Technicolor TD5336
- Technicolor TD5336 - How to change the IP Address on a Technicolor TD5336 router
- Technicolor TD5336 - Technicolor TD5336 Login Instructions
- Technicolor TD5336 - Technicolor TD5336 Screenshots
- Technicolor TD5336 - Information About the Technicolor TD5336 Router