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How to change DNS servers on TP-Link Wireless Router and DSL Modem Router

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Updated 02-26-2026 06:41:53 AM Number of views for this article1014539
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Introduction

In a certain network environment, you may need to configure a particular DNS address for your network. This article aims to guide you in changing the DNS server settings on your router.

Configuration

Scenario 1: For Wireless Routers

Step 1. Connect your computer to the TP-Link Wireless Router, then open a browser and visit tplinkwifi.net or 192.168.0.1 to log in to the router’s web management page.

Step 2. Navigate to Advanced > Network > Internet. Locate the Advanced Settings section, then select the option labeled Use the following DNS addresses. Once selected, the Primary DNS and Secondary DNS fields will be displayed. Enter the DNS addresses (e.g., 8.8.8.8 and 1.1.1.1). Click SAVE to apply the settings.

The path to change the Primary DNS and Secondary DNS.

For some models, you will see the DNS field directly. Please navigate to Advanced > Network > Internet and enter the DNS addresses you want to change. For reliable performance, we recommend using 8.8.8.8 for the Primary DNS and 1.1.1.1 for the Secondary DNS. Once configured, click SAVE to apply the changes.

The path to change the Primary DNS and Secondary DNS.

Step 3. Go to Advanced > System > Reboot, click REBOOT.

The path to reboot the Wireless Router.

Scenario 2: For DSL Modem Routers

Step 1. Connect your computer to the TP-Link DSL Modem Router and open a browser to visit tplinkmodem.net or 192.168.1.1 to log in to the DSL Modem Router’s management page.

Step 2. Go to Advanced > Network > LAN Settings. Find the DNS settings section and click the Modify icon. Enter the DNS server addresses and Save the changes.

The path to change DNS Settings on the DNS Modem Router.

For some DSL modem router models, the DNS settings are located under Advanced > Network > LAN Settings. On this page, you will directly see the fields for Primary DNS and Secondary DNS. We recommend configuring them with the addresses 8.8.8.8 and 1.1.1.1, respectively, for optimal performance. Once entered, simply click Save to apply the new settings.

The path to change DNS Settings on the DNS Modem Router.

Step 3. Go to Advanced > System Tools > Reboot, click Reboot.

The path to reboot the DNS Modem Router.

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