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JGold
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Feb 04, 2020
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Named DNS with dynamic IP address - Orbi

I'm using the Orbi running firmware version 2.3.5.30.   I'm trying to set up my router to use a specific DNS server (OpenDNS), not automatically provided by my ISP. In the admin interface, the "Use...
  • JGold's avatar
    Feb 04, 2020

    Problem solved.

     

    You need to disable Circle (Advanced->Security->Parental Controls).  Then you can set your specific DNS with automatic IP address. Once that's set up, you can go back and re-enable Cicle.  The DNS / IP settings will remain.  I don't know why Cicle would force that interaction, but the resolution is easy.