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Routers not recognizing DNS changes
I am a web developer with matching R6260 routers at both my home and office. Both connected to the same ISP. In the past week I have made 3 changes to my client websites - 2 nameservers changes,...
Will it clear it up? Unknown but its worth a shot.
Its pretty easy to switch it back if it doesn't.
Again, if you have ipv6 enabled, check that as well.
What modem/gateway is it connected to?
You can also make a backup if you think it might corrupt something.
Thank you again.
I'm attaching a screenshot of my router settings. Is the box I've drawn for DNS Address what you're referring to? Right now it's set to "Get Automatically from ISP".
If I set Primary DNS to 8.8.8.8 or 1.1.1.1, that will clear this up? I want to double-check before potentially making the wrong move.
Thanks!
Will it clear it up? Unknown but its worth a shot.
Its pretty easy to switch it back if it doesn't.
Again, if you have ipv6 enabled, check that as well.
What modem/gateway is it connected to?
You can also make a backup if you think it might corrupt something.
Thank you for helping me through this!
I changed those values to 8.8.8.8 and 1.1.1.1, closed and reopened my browser, and now I get the new site. This is from my office location. I'll do the same at home tonight.
I've been using Netgear routers for at least 20 years, and creating websites and making DNS changes for over 10. This is the first time I've ever needed to modify this setting in order to see the changes on my own workstation.
Thank you very much for taking the time to help.
Could just be something with how your ISP is managing dns.
Unsure but if it worked off the google dns. it points a little bit at them since they're handling the stock setup.