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Title: ISPs DNS servers showing up as DNS 3 and 4 after setting DNS manually
Post by: laserjobs on November 01, 2014, 10:15:54 AM
So when I set my DNS manually
Primary DNS Server: 4.2.2.1
Secondary DNS Server: 4.2.2.2 (optional)
and
Disable DNS Relay
and
Set  - None: Static IP or Obtain Automatically From ISP

I get the following DNS passed
4.2.2.1
4.2.2.2
71.10.216.1 (my ISP dns)
71.10.216.2 (my ISP dns2)

There is only 2 DNS boxes to fill out so why is it also passing the ISP DNS servers as DNS 3 and 4?
Title: Re: ISPs DNS servers showing up as DNS 3 and 4 after setting DNS manually
Post by: FurryNutz on November 01, 2014, 10:18:18 AM
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This was a known issue we saw with the 645 and 865L. I asked about it and didn't really get a solid answer as to why. IT didn't seem to effect any thing or cause any problems.

Title: Re: ISPs DNS servers showing up as DNS 3 and 4 after setting DNS manually
Post by: laserjobs on November 01, 2014, 10:25:31 AM
Hardware Version : A1
Firmware Version:1.04 Mon 19 May 2014
USA
Charter Cable
Modem
Model Name: SB6141
Vendor Name: Motorola

My ISP hijacks the DNS so I would rather it not be a fallback
Title: Re: ISPs DNS servers showing up as DNS 3 and 4 after setting DNS manually
Post by: FurryNutz on November 01, 2014, 10:28:54 AM
Is DNS Relay enabled or disabled?
Title: Re: ISPs DNS servers showing up as DNS 3 and 4 after setting DNS manually
Post by: laserjobs on November 01, 2014, 10:34:52 AM
Disabled
Title: Re: ISPs DNS servers showing up as DNS 3 and 4 after setting DNS manually
Post by: FurryNutz on November 01, 2014, 11:07:42 AM
Ok, the router should be using the 1st 2 DNS addresses you input...even though the 3rd and 4th are being populated.
Title: Re: ISPs DNS servers showing up as DNS 3 and 4 after setting DNS manually
Post by: laserjobs on November 01, 2014, 11:54:48 AM
I found a solution for myself since DNS server 3 and 4 are passed through. I was able to turn off the redirects from Charter's ISP by turning off "Charter Web Helper" at http://search.charter.net/prefs.php
Title: Re: ISPs DNS servers showing up as DNS 3 and 4 (RESOLVED)
Post by: FurryNutz on November 01, 2014, 12:26:29 PM
Awesome, glad you found the solution.

Enjoy.  ;)