SBG6580 (v8.5.x): DNS Setup

Domain Name Server (DNS) is a server that provides responses to queries against a directory service.  This service translates domain names into IP addresses.  This document describes how to setup custom DNS addresses in the SBG6580.

CAUTION: By default Get DNS automatically from ISP is automatically selected, Internet connection maybe lost if other entries are not legitimate and inputed in Use these DNS Servers.

To Configure DNS Setup

1. Launch a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari. Enter http://192.168.100.1 into the address box, and press the Enter key.  The Login page appears.
   
   NOTE: By default the LAN IP address is 192.168.100.1.  If the default address has been changed, enter the custom address in the address box.
    
2. On the Login page:
   a. Enter admin in the Username field.
   b. Enter motorola in the Password field.
   c. Click the Login button.  The Home page appears.
   
   NOTE: On firmware version 8.9.0.4 and later, the default admin password is required to be changed.  The Change User Password prompt will immediately appear after logging into the Web manager with the default admin password.  For assistance with the Change User Password screen, please refer to article # 18055 - SBG6580 (v.8.9.x): Prompt to Change Default Admin Login.
    
   
    
3. Move the mouse-cursor over the Basic tab and select the Setup sub-link. The Basic - Setup page appears.
    
   REQUIREMENT: You must have a alternative Primary and Secondary DNS entry.
    
4. On the Basic-Setup page under the Wide Area Network (WAN) Connection Settings:
   a. Select Use these DNS Servers.
   b. Primary DNS - Enter the alternative primary DNS address.
   c. Secondary DNS - Enter the alternative secondary DNS address.
   d. Click the Apply button.  The SBG6580 will restart.