How to Change DNS Server on the Most Popular Routers

This step-by-step guide explains how to change DNS server on the most popular routers. It covers the required setup, the main actions, and the checks that help prevent common problems.

In the following article, you will find the steps needed to change the DNS server on your router. Currently the article only lists the most popular router brands, but the list will soon be expanded later.

Note: Changing DNS servers on the router, instead of on your personal devices, is always a better idea.

Most Linksys routers do not require a reboot in order for these DNS server changes to take effect, but do so if the router administration page requires you.

Not all Linksys routers use 192. 168. 1. 1.

If the address doesn't work in your case, try searching for the Linksys default password list on the Internet.

Linksys makes small changes to their admin page every time they release a series of new routers, so if the above procedure is not correct in your case, the instructions you need will be included in the tutorial. Use on Linksys support page.

Follow any prompts about restarting the router if available. If you do not receive any notifications, your changes will now take effect immediately.

The Netgear router has used a number of different default gateway addresses for years, so if 192. 168. 0. 1 or 192. 168. 1. 1 does not work, find your model in NETGEAR's default password list.

Although the procedure outlined above will work with most Netgear routers, one or two models may use a different method.

DNS server settings will change immediately but you may be asked to restart the router to complete the changes.

Although most D-Link routers can be accessed through 192. 168. 0. 1, some models use a different address by default. If the address does not work in your case, see the list of D-Link default passwords to find the default IP address of a specific model (and the default password to log in if you need it).

If the above process does not apply to your case, see the D-Link Support page for information about your specific D-Link router product.

You may need to restart the router after applying the changes.

You will be able to access the configuration page for most ASUS routers with the address 192. 168. 1. 1. If you have never changed your login information, try using the Admin For both username and password.

Unfortunately, the software on every ASUS router is not the same. If you cannot access the router's configuration page using the steps described above, you can learn how to use your router on the ASUS support website. This page will have specific instructions for you.

Usually you do not have to restart the router to apply these DNS settings, but some TP-LINK routers may require that.

One of the two IP addresses above, as well as the accompanying instructions, will work with most TP-LINK routers. If not, search for your TP-LINK model at TP-LINK support page. In your router's dedicated manual, it will be the default IP you should use to connect, as well as details about the DNS change process.

Some Cisco routers will ask you to restart the router to apply the changes. If not, all changes will be applied immediately after selecting Save Settings.

If you have problems with the instructions above, see the Cisco Support page to find the correct instructions for your model.

If you can't even open Cisco's router configuration page with one of the addresses above, take a look at Cisco's default password list for IP addresses, as well as other default login data for Cisco routers. Specifically.

Note: These steps will be different for co-branded Cisco-Linksys routers. If your router has Linksys anywhere, follow the steps to guide changing DNS servers on the Linksys router.

If you are asked to restart the router, follow the instructions on the screen. But not all TRENDnet models require this.

The instructions above will work with most TRENDnet routers but if you find that they are not correct in your case, please visit TRENDnet's support page (HTTP: //www. Trendnet. Com/support/) And search for manuals in PDF format for your model.

You may be asked to restart the router for the changes to take effect (just follow the prompts on the screen if available).

You can reach almost all Belkin routers with 192. 168. 2. 1 but there may be some exceptions, in which another address is used by default. If this IP address does not work for you, the specific address used for your model can be found on the Belkin support page (HTTP: //www. Belkin. Com/us/support).

If the admin admin address does not work or other steps do not appear to fit your specific Buffalo router model, you can find specific instructions on the Buffalo support page (HTTP: //www. Buffalotech. Com /support).

Note: As you can see on this screen, Google Wi-Fi uses Google's DNS server by default but you have the option to change the server to your own ISP set or customized.

Select Custom To find two new text boxes.
Next to Primary server Text field
Next to Secondary server, Enter the optional secondary DNS server.
Select the SAVE Button at the top right of the Google Wi-Fi app.

Unlike routers of most other manufacturers, you cannot access Google Wi-Fi settings from your computer using the IP address of the device. You must use the bundled mobile app that you can download from step 1 above.

All Google Wi-Fi mesh points are connected to a network using the same DNS server mentioned in the above steps. You cannot choose different DNS servers for each Wi-Fi point.

If you need help, you can refer to the Google Wi-Fi Help Center for more information.

The article only refers to the most popular router manufacturers. The list will be added as soon as possible.