can you have custom dns servers for sky hub?

[petemurphy]

Hi,

Want to use opendns and we have sky broadband. Cant find any way of changing the dns servers on their router is it possible does anyone know?

Thanks

[weeboot]

A quick google hasn't turned up anything useful for me.
If you're interested in a slightly techy/geeky solution, have a look at running a pi hole (with a raspberry Pi)..
Block ads for your whole network and run whichever DNS you fancy.

https://pi-hole.net/

[petemurphy]

weeboot said:

A quick google hasn't turned up anything useful for me.
If you're interested in a slightly techy/geeky solution, have a look at running a pi hole (with a raspberry Pi)..
Block ads for your whole network and run whichever DNS you fancy.

https://pi-hole.net/

ha probably a bit much! just wanted to use open dns for a better filter for my daughter but doesnt seem like we can at a router level

[crmcatee]

There used to be a way of editing the config file through backups and then restoring.


Found a copy on Reddit, no idea if it still works (I don't have sky).

Log in to your router by typing 192.168.0.1 in to the address bar of your browser and press enter.
Go to 'Maintanance' - 'Backup Settings'
Under 'Save a copy of current settings' click 'Backup' and save the file to somewhere you'll be able to find it.
Using Notepad++ ( download this if you don't have it already ) look for this line;
<DNSServers>90.207.238.97,90.207.238.99</DNSServers>
Change this to the DNS you want, Google DNS is 8.8.8.8,8.8.4.4 and save the file.
Return to the router page under 'Maintanance' - 'Backup Settings'
'Restore saved settings from a file' - click 'choose file' and select the config you just edited.
Press 'Restore'
The router will reboot and you'll be using Google DNS instead of the stock SKY.