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Python2k's avatar
Python2k
Tutor
Jan 31, 2021

R7000 Thru 'admin' interface, can't find a way to change Router's own DNS target. Modem is Bridge

I have my modem in Bridge Mode (transparent, No DHCP, etc.) and feed it to the R7000 (AKA AC1900) router.  I want to select a specific DNS such as OpenDNS or others.   Using the 'admin' interface, ...
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Kitsap
Master
Feb 01, 2021

Not all modem manufacturers have the same definition of "Bridge Mode".  Yours may vary.  What is the manufacturer and model of your Modem?

 

Not sure where you are looking in the configuration interface.  Mine is under the Basic tab, Internet setup.  About two or three rows down it shows a radio button to select to obtain an IP address dynamically from the ISP.  Right under that is a radio button to select to obtain DNS services from the ISP.  An option is to specify an IP address for specific DNS services.  I have used Open DNS successfully as well as Cloudflare and Next.