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bashfulrobot
Jun 27, 2019Tutor
Custom DNS with ISP DHCP
Hi there, I would like to use a custom DNS server (not my ISP's DNS), but they need DHCP for me to connect. It seems like i cannot change this setting on the orbi unless I use a static with my I...
michaelkenward
Jun 28, 2019Guru
Yes, but on the RBS50Y?
That's a satellite.
Try tweaking the unnamed router.
bashfulrobot
Jun 28, 2019Tutor
It is actually the RBR50. Sorry. But it stil will not let me change it.
- FURRYe38Jun 29, 2019Guru
What mode is your RBR50 running in? Router mode should allow you to change DNS to any custom DNS.
What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too?
Using DHCP or PPPoE for your ISP services?
bashfulrobot wrote:It is actually the RBR50. Sorry. But it stil will not let me change it.
- bashfulrobotJul 02, 2019Tutor
It is in the router mode (not the AP mode). TEH only way I cn change the DNS is to move my internet connection to a "static" ip vs the DHCP my ISP requires.... it is so odd.
- michaelkenwardJul 02, 2019Guru
You never did answer the question from FURRYe38 as to the modem in front of this thing. It could be important.