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jamesnahon
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Jul 31, 2019
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Edit DHCP DNS servers - RBK50

Hi, Is it possible to manually configure the DNS servers given out by DHCP by the RBK50?  I know you can change the DNS server for the route itself, I'm trying to configure the router to give out a ...
  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Jul 31, 2019

    Most NG routers including Orbi use a DNS proxy. Thus on the WAN side you can have the router use any custom DNS address. However for the LAN side, connected clients will always recieve the routers IP address for there DNS.

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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Jul 31, 2019

Most NG routers including Orbi use a DNS proxy. Thus on the WAN side you can have the router use any custom DNS address. However for the LAN side, connected clients will always recieve the routers IP address for there DNS.

  • jamesnahon's avatar
    jamesnahon
    Initiate
    Jul 31, 2019

    That's sad to hear, but thanks for confirming.

    • FURRYe38's avatar
      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      Jul 31, 2019

      One thing about NG routers I wish NG would allow users to configure. :smileyfrustrated: