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SymonB
Tutor
Sep 12, 2019

RBR50 DNS Issues

Have the Orbi RBR50 all on the latest firmware. Have reset the entire router and satellite units. DNS keeps locking up. All devices connect to the Orbi fine yet when accessing the internet it locks u...
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daverichard4
Guide
Mar 24, 2020

Thanks, but that doesn't work for me.  As long as you have DHCP configured on the WAN interface IP ("Get Dynamically from ISP"), you are forced to use the ISP's DNS servers also.  Not sure how you are able to manually select your DNS servers with DHCP enabled on the WAN interface, but I'd like to see how.  See screen shot.  Thanks!

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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Mar 25, 2020

You can use manual settings for DNS when in DHCP mode. Be sure to try CrimpOns advise about disabling Armor or Circle to change DNS settings. 

daverichard4 wrote:

Thanks, but that doesn't work for me.  As long as you have DHCP configured on the WAN interface IP ("Get Dynamically from ISP"), you are forced to use the ISP's DNS servers also.  Not sure how you are able to manually select your DNS servers with DHCP enabled on the WAN interface, but I'd like to see how.  See screen shot.  Thanks!