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ThePere
Aspirant
Sep 01, 2019
Solved

Unable to change DNS, router NOT in AP mode.

Howdy folks. Some background: Set up Orbi network this morning from scratch (long story, sons wanted to stay up later playing Overwatch, so.. yeah).  Anyway, part of the process on initial setup is t...
  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Sep 01, 2019

    Armor and Circle seem to take over control of DNS when enabled. Thanks for letting us know.

    Please mark your thread post as solved so others will know.

     

ThePere's avatar
ThePere
Aspirant
Sep 01, 2019
Boom! Circle was enabled first time through. Left it dormant second time through. Was able to set DNS servers. Will let you know if custom DNS sticks if/when I enable.

Thanks again for riding shotgun!
FURRYe38's avatar
FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Sep 01, 2019

Armor and Circle seem to take over control of DNS when enabled. Thanks for letting us know.

Please mark your thread post as solved so others will know.

 

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    ThePere
    Aspirant
    Sep 02, 2019

    Quick update.  I enabled Circle and the custom settings for DNS have not only stuck, the opion to make subsequent changes exists.  So, before you enable Circle, make sure you decide to go with ISP delivered DNS or your own selections.  I mean, assuming that was the culprit of course.

     

    Thanks all.

    • FURRYe38's avatar
      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      Sep 02, 2019

      Thanks for letting us know how that works. Glad it's working now. 


      Enjoy. :smileywink: