LibraPremium
join:2003-08-06
USA
kudos:1 | Verizon DNS Servers I used to use Opendns prior to getting Fios. My Opendns updater is still installed on the computer, but I never attempted to put opendns into the router. I thought I read about a possible problem with On Demand TV. I have the MVPS Hosts file on each computer and I'm thinking on not putting the Opendns into the Actiontec Router. Any comments or opinions?
Thank you.
Sincerely, Libra |
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 More FiberPremium,MVM
join:2005-09-26
West Chester, PA
kudos:28 | I run OpenDNS on the Actiontec and have no problems. |
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I too am using OpenDNS setup in my Actiontec (Rev I).. have no issues with VOD or any other services. |
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LibraPremium
join:2003-08-06
USA
kudos:1 | reply to Libra
Thank you both for your replies. I found these instructions on the opendns site
»store.opendns.com/setup/device/a···-mi424wr
Is that what I should follow? I looked in the manual for the Actiontec Rev I and I don't see a "Network Connections" icon. Should I click on the "My Network" icon?
Since I have the opendns updater running, if I do this correctly will it automatically find it?
Thank you.
Sincerely, Libra |
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Bob99
join:2001-12-07
Teaneck, NJ Reviews:
 ·Verizon FiOS
| said by Libra:I don't see a "Network Connections" icon. Should I click on the "My Network" icon? Click the "My Network" icon, then in the box on the left side click "Network Connections."
Click the Edit action for Broadband Connection.
Click the Settings button at the bottom.
Scroll down to DNS Server. From the pull-down list select "Use the Following DNS Server Addresses." Then it will open the boxes for you to fill in the OpenDNS IP addresses.
Click the Apply button at the bottom.
said by Libra:Since I have the opendns updater running, if I do this correctly will it automatically find it? Sorry, I don't know anything about the OpenDNS updater. Hopefully someone else can answer this question. |
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LibraPremium
join:2003-08-06
USA
kudos:1 | Bob99,
Thank you so very much! I printed up your instructions and set it up. After I did the command ipconfig /flushdns, Opendns was recognized. I checked it on another computer and didn't have to run the command from there.
The Opendns updater is running (if/when your IP address changes the updater automatically changes it for Opendns).
Sincerely, Libra |
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| You shouldn't need the updater with Verizon Routers. I use no-ip.org (free) and just input the settings under Advanced, Dynamic DNS. |
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 Rook008Miles To GoPremium
join:2002-02-05
Far Rockaway, NY
·Verizon FiOS
 ·RoadRunner Cable
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You don't need to run the Updater to use OpenDNS, but it helps if you have a dynamic IP address and want to keep track of your stats on the OpenDNS website or change some OpenDNS settings
»www.opendns.com/support/dynamic_ip/
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