This page shows how to change the DNS settings on the ZyXEL P 660R F1 router.
Other ZyXEL P 660R F1 Guides
This is the dns guide for the ZyXEL P 660R F1. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- ZyXEL P 660R F1 - ZyXEL P 660R F1 User Manual
- ZyXEL P 660R F1 - ZyXEL P 660R F1 Login Instructions
- ZyXEL P 660R F1 - How to change the IP Address on a ZyXEL P 660R F1 router
- ZyXEL P 660R F1 - ZyXEL P 660R F1 Screenshots
- ZyXEL P 660R F1 - Information About the ZyXEL P 660R F1 Router
- ZyXEL P 660R F1 - Reset the ZyXEL P 660R F1
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 ZyXEL P 660R F1
To get started configuring the ZyXEL P 660R F1 DNS page you need to login to your router. If you are already logged in you can skip this step.
To login to the ZyXEL P 660R F1, follow our ZyXEL P 660R F1 Login Guide.
Change the DNS settings on a ZyXEL P 660R F1
If you followed our login guide above then you should see this screen.
From the Device Information page of the ZyXEL P-660R-F1 router, click the link in the left sidebar labeled Network, then LAN.
You should now be on a new page with some tabs near the top of the page. Pick the tab labeled DHCP Setup.
Configure the DNS section of your ZyXEL P 660R F1
You should now be on a page where you can make changes to the Domain Name System server. In the DNS Server section, use the drop down menu of First DNS Server to pick UserDefined. To the right of that, enter the primary address of the DNS server you have chosen to use.
Next, use the drop down menu of Second DNS Server and pick UserDefined again. Now, enter the secondary DNS Server address you have picked in the space provided.
You can leave the Third DNS Server blank, by picking None from the available drop down menu.
That's all there is to it, simply click the Apply button before you exit.
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 ZyXEL P 660R F1 Info
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This is the dns guide for the ZyXEL P 660R F1. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- ZyXEL P 660R F1 - ZyXEL P 660R F1 User Manual
- ZyXEL P 660R F1 - ZyXEL P 660R F1 Login Instructions
- ZyXEL P 660R F1 - How to change the IP Address on a ZyXEL P 660R F1 router
- ZyXEL P 660R F1 - ZyXEL P 660R F1 Screenshots
- ZyXEL P 660R F1 - Information About the ZyXEL P 660R F1 Router
- ZyXEL P 660R F1 - Reset the ZyXEL P 660R F1