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Technical News & Discussion => Networking & Routers => 2-Wire 2700 => Topic started by: Najarak on Feb 16, 2009, 10:44:13

Title: OpenDNS
Post by: Najarak on Feb 16, 2009, 10:44:13
During the recent problems that IDNet have had with their DNS servers I tried to change the Broadband DNS section of my Dual SSID 2700, firmware version 5.29.107.12, to "Manually configure..." both on the BT screen and on the 2Wire "Management and Diagnostic Console". It would not accept the change.

I have changed the settings within my computers, so I am now using OpenDNS; however I wonder whether anyone has managed to change this setting on the router itself?

I have searched here and http://bt2700hgv.tripod.com/ir1002700HGV.htm (http://bt2700hgv.tripod.com/ir1002700HGV.htm) with no success.

Any ideas?
Title: Re: OpenDNS
Post by: Rik on Feb 16, 2009, 10:51:04
I changed it with no problem, Steve, but I prefer to switch it within Windows generally as that gives more flexibility.
Title: Re: OpenDNS
Post by: talos on Feb 16, 2009, 12:01:35
I've found using Idnet DNS for my primary, and Open DNS for my secondary quite effective, setting it in the router was quite simple. :thumb:
Title: Re: OpenDNS
Post by: Najarak on Feb 16, 2009, 12:59:12
I've just tried it again in the 2700, I get a message saying that my PPP username is not correct, presumably not a BT one. It will not save the changed DNS settings which stay as "Obtain DNS information automatically".

Must be the BT firmware that causes the problem.
Title: Re: OpenDNS
Post by: Rik on Feb 16, 2009, 13:00:29
Are you hitting 'submit', Steve? If so, don't do that but type javascript:document.pagepost.submit() in the address bar of the browser, then hit enter.
Title: Re: OpenDNS
Post by: Najarak on Feb 16, 2009, 13:10:43
Quote from: Rik on Feb 16, 2009, 13:00:29
Are you hitting 'submit', Steve? If so, don't do that but type javascript:document.pagepost.submit() in the address bar of the browser, then hit enter.

Thanks Rik, do I type "javascript:document.pagepost.submit()"?

Sorry if I'm being a bit thick, but I want to get it right!
Title: Re: OpenDNS
Post by: Rik on Feb 16, 2009, 13:11:59
That's it, Steve.  :thumb:
Title: Re: OpenDNS
Post by: Najarak on Feb 16, 2009, 13:33:19
That worked, thanks Rik :)
Title: Re: OpenDNS
Post by: Rik on Feb 16, 2009, 13:35:52
Great. Thank Lance, I learned the trick from him. ;)
Title: Re: OpenDNS
Post by: Lance on Feb 16, 2009, 13:55:54
:ithank:
Title: Re: OpenDNS
Post by: Sebby on Feb 16, 2009, 14:03:52
:bow:
Title: Re: OpenDNS
Post by: Rik on Feb 16, 2009, 15:10:22
:lol:

Don't encourage him, Seb. ;D
Title: Re: OpenDNS
Post by: Sebby on Feb 16, 2009, 16:59:09
:whome: