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DNS issues when using DHCP over WIFI on RBR50 with latest firmware as of 8/15/2020
So I have a workaround, but really surprised that the latest firmware release as of 8/15/2020 still doesn't address this issue or Feature Request... of basic DNS cfg via DHCP for LAN side clients ...
Your work arounds make no sense. Unless your ISP's DNS server is slow, you don't get much benefit changing to Google or Level3 or the many other public DNS servers. The Orbi uses the ISP DNS server and when set as a router performs DHCP services to the clients, whether wireless or wired. Changing the DNS server may, at times help. But most of the time they are handling way more traffic than your ISP and bog at peak times.
I've tried changing DNS to 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 or Level 3 servers, but experienced more slowdowns at peak times. So I stick with my ISP assigned DNS servers. Also, my Orbi RBR50 and 2 RBS50 satellites give me great wired and wireless speeds. I could not be happier. On a 500Mbps/50Mbps plan, I get full speed wired and wireless get 325+ for download and 50+ for uploads, running 5 constant cameras and 20 other devices.