How to change your Deco DNS settings
In certain network environments, users may need to configure a particular DNS address for their network. This article aims to guide you to change the DNS server settings on your Deco system.
Before configuring the DNS:
1. Have the latest Deco app installed on your smart phone by visiting the app store to check.
2. Make sure your smart phone is connected to Deco's Wi-Fi network.
3. Close the Deco App if it is already running in the background.
4. Re-launch the Deco App.
Please note: Only when your mobile phone is connected to Deco's Wi-Fi network, can you change the DNS settings through the Deco app. Forcing the Deco app to close in the background and re-launch it again aims to clear the app cache.
Changing the DNS server settings
1. Tap “More” on the bottom right corner, then click on “Advanced” -> “IPv4”.
2. Tap “Internet Connection Type”, toggle off "Obtain DNS Automatically" and type in your preferred DNS server settings.
3. Click “Save” and the new DNS settings will take effect automatically.
So, if your DNS is not working you can't change it to another DNS because ... well .. your not working DNS is not working.
This is by far the most ridiculous design I've seen in my life. You can't fix a broken network until it is not broken.
Only primary dns in router 8.8.8.8
ONLY primary dns in deco dhcp
192.168.1.1 or router ip.
ONLY primary dns in deco ipv4
192.168.1.1 or router ip.
Works faster
It is frustrating to not be able to change settings unless my Deco app is connected to the WiFi network I am managing. Thus, for example, I can't make changes on my parents' Deco network which I manage remotely.
This was a very odd procedure.
Please can you make sure all settings available from the mobile app is also possible to change in the web interface? I find it much preferable and far easier to do from a PC. I was looking at how to change the DNS server from tplinkdeco.net, but it seems not possible and had to search this forum to find out, because I couldn't figure it out in the mobile app either.
The reason why I want to change DNS is to use Adguard DNS on the Deco router.
I still can't change it, even when I am connected to the wifi network.
Deco M5 - 1.5.3 Build 20210203 Rel. 68223 - Android app
Now what?