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Changing DNS Server?
Hi, I'd like to try and switch my DNS server to 1.1.1.1 to see if it's any faster than the one from my ISP. I have a modem/router combo (TP Link TD-9980) which is connected to my desktop PC via e...
Nighthawk
Community Power User
Community Power UserThat is not a Telus device. You'll either need to get assistance from your ISP or TP link.
Normally if you set the DNS on your computer specifially, you don't need to touch the modem/router. The PC will pull the DNS data from whichever server you put in the IPv4 and v6 settings. You only need to change the router, if it actually supports it, if you want all devices in the house to use one specific DNS server and not have to change the settings on each device.
I did a bunch of research before I changed the settings and none of the websites or youtube channels I looked at said anything about going through your ISP. It's my understanding that this is supposed to be something you can just change on your own. They just gave simple instructions for changing the settings. I only changed the IPv4 settings on my PC. I don't think my connection uses IPv6.
- Nighthawk
When I say go through your ISP, I mean if you are having trouble configuring the modem you got from them, you should contact your ISPs technical support for assistance. Telus doesn't use those modems. Changing DNS settings in most cases is something you can do on your own but some modems/routers will not let you change the settings.
I didn't have any problem configuring my modem, it was very easy. And I didn't get my modem from my ISP. My modem allowed me to change the DNS settings, as nothing was greyed out or blocked me from changing them. It's just when I did change them (or rather, simply filled in the DNS server number), the status still showed 8.8.8.8
