This page shows how to change the DNS settings on the TP-Link TL-WR1043N router.
Other TP-Link TL-WR1043N Guides
This is the dns guide for the TP-Link TL-WR1043N. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- TP-Link TL-WR1043N - How to change the IP Address on a TP-Link TL-WR1043N router
- TP-Link TL-WR1043N - TP-Link TL-WR1043N User Manual
- TP-Link TL-WR1043N - TP-Link TL-WR1043N Login Instructions
- TP-Link TL-WR1043N - Setup WiFi on the TP-Link TL-WR1043N
- TP-Link TL-WR1043N - Information About the TP-Link TL-WR1043N Router
- TP-Link TL-WR1043N - TP-Link TL-WR1043N Screenshots
- TP-Link TL-WR1043N - Reset the TP-Link TL-WR1043N
- TP-Link TL-WR1043N v2 Kibosh - How to change the IP Address on a TP-Link TL-WR1043N router
- TP-Link TL-WR1043N v2 Kibosh - TP-Link TL-WR1043N Login Instructions
- TP-Link TL-WR1043N v2 Kibosh - TP-Link TL-WR1043N User Manual
- TP-Link TL-WR1043N v2 Kibosh - TP-Link TL-WR1043N Screenshots
- TP-Link TL-WR1043N v2 Kibosh - Information About the TP-Link TL-WR1043N Router
- TP-Link TL-WR1043N v2 Kibosh - Reset the TP-Link TL-WR1043N
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 TP-Link TL-WR1043N
To get started configuring the TP-Link TL-WR1043N DNS page you need to login to your router. If you are already logged in you can skip this step.
To login to the TP-Link TL-WR1043N, follow our TP-Link TL-WR1043N Login Guide.
Change the DNS settings on a TP-Link TL-WR1043N
If you followed our login guide above then you should see this screen.
This guide begins on the Status page of the TP-Link TL-WR1043N router. To change the Domain Name System settings, click the choice in the left side-bar labeled DHCP, then under that DHCP Settings.
Configure the DNS section of your TP-Link TL-WR1043N
This takes you to the page you see above. First, enter the primary address of the DNS server you have chosen in the box labeled Primary DNS. Remember that the address entered here is always going to be used first.
Directly below that is the Secondary DNS box, enter the secondary address of the DNS server you plan on using in the box labeled Secondary DNS. This address is a back-up and only used when the first is inaccessible.
Finally, click the Save button.
There is another page that has DNS server settings. We recommend setting this page also. Tick the file on the left, in black, labeled Network, then WAN.
On this new page, click the box that reads Use These DNS Servers. Then in the box labeled Primary DNS, enter the main address of the DNS server you used on the previous page.
In the next box titled Secondary DNS, enter the secondary address of the DNS server, making sure that it is the same one you used on the last page.
You did it, after clicking Save, you are done!
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 TP-Link TL-WR1043N Info
Don't forget about our other TP-Link TL-WR1043N info that you might be interested in.
This is the dns guide for the TP-Link TL-WR1043N. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- TP-Link TL-WR1043N - How to change the IP Address on a TP-Link TL-WR1043N router
- TP-Link TL-WR1043N - TP-Link TL-WR1043N User Manual
- TP-Link TL-WR1043N - TP-Link TL-WR1043N Login Instructions
- TP-Link TL-WR1043N - Setup WiFi on the TP-Link TL-WR1043N
- TP-Link TL-WR1043N - Information About the TP-Link TL-WR1043N Router
- TP-Link TL-WR1043N - TP-Link TL-WR1043N Screenshots
- TP-Link TL-WR1043N - Reset the TP-Link TL-WR1043N
- TP-Link TL-WR1043N v2 Kibosh - How to change the IP Address on a TP-Link TL-WR1043N router
- TP-Link TL-WR1043N v2 Kibosh - TP-Link TL-WR1043N Login Instructions
- TP-Link TL-WR1043N v2 Kibosh - TP-Link TL-WR1043N User Manual
- TP-Link TL-WR1043N v2 Kibosh - TP-Link TL-WR1043N Screenshots
- TP-Link TL-WR1043N v2 Kibosh - Information About the TP-Link TL-WR1043N Router
- TP-Link TL-WR1043N v2 Kibosh - Reset the TP-Link TL-WR1043N