How to change DNS on a Wi-Fi Router?

To change the DNS on a Wi-Fi router, log in to your router's admin panel, open the Internet or WAN settings, disable Automatic DNS, enter your preferred DNS server addresses (such as Cloudflare, Google DNS, or OpenDNS), save the changes, and restart the router if required. Once updated, every device connected to your Wi-Fi will automatically use the new DNS server.

Although the exact menu names vary by router brand, the overall process is very similar.

Steps to change DNS on a Wi-Fi router

1. 1. 1. 1. Open your router's admin page by entering its IP address (commonly 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1) into a web browser.
         2. Sign in using your administrator username and password.
         3. Go to Internet, WAN, Network, or DNS Settings.
         4. Turn off Automatic DNS or Obtain DNS Automatically.
         5. Enter your preferred DNS servers:
            • Cloudflare DNS: 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1
            • Google Public DNS: 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4
            • OpenDNS: 208.67.222.222 and 208.67.220.220
         6. Save the settings and reboot the router if prompted.

How to change DNS on a TP-Link router

On a TP-Link router, navigate to Advanced → Network → Internet (or WAN). Disable Obtain DNS Automatically, enter your preferred Primary and Secondary DNS addresses, and click Save. The new DNS settings will automatically apply to every device connected to the router.

Verify the DNS change

After restarting the router, reconnect your devices or renew the network connection. You can then confirm the change using an online DNS leak test or by checking your device's network settings.

Note: Changing the DNS server does not increase your internet speed or bandwidth. Instead, it can improve DNS lookup times, browsing reliability, privacy, and security depending on the DNS provider you choose.