Linksys Router Setup Guide

Linksys Router Smart DNS Setup Guide

Follow this simple guide to set up UnGeo Smart DNS on your Linksys router using the built-in router admin settings.

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Before You Start

Before changing your DNS settings, make sure your UnGeo account is active and your current IP address is added in your Client Area. If that is already done, continue with the DNS setup below.

1

Don’t have an account yet?

Choose a plan and create your UnGeo account before setting up DNS.

Get Started ›
2

Add your current IP address

Add your current IP address in the Client Area to allow UnGeo to work properly.

Register My IP Address ›

Once both are done, continue with the DNS setup steps.

Step-by-Step Setup Guide

1

Open Linksys Router Admin Panel

Open a browser on a device connected to your Linksys router and go to your router admin page. Common addresses include 192.168.1.1, myrouter.local, or the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi dashboard.

2

Log In to Your Router

Enter your Linksys router username and password to access the admin panel.

3

Open Connectivity

In the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi interface, open Connectivity. On older Linksys routers, open Setup.

4

Open Local Network

Select the Local Network tab. On older Linksys routers, open Basic Setup instead.

5

Find DNS Settings

Look for DNS Settings, Static DNS, or DHCP Server DNS fields. The exact name depends on your Linksys model and firmware version.

6

Change DNS Settings to Manual

Change DNS Settings from Auto to Manual, or use the Static DNS fields if your router shows them directly.

7

Enter Your UnGeo Smart DNS servers

In the Static DNS 1 or Primary DNS field, enter the primary UnGeo Smart DNS server shown in your Client Area. In the Static DNS 2 or Secondary DNS field, enter the secondary UnGeo Smart DNS server.

8

Save Your Changes

Click Apply or Save to store the new DNS settings.

9

Restart Your Router

Restart your Linksys router so the new DNS settings are applied to your network.

10

Restart Connected Devices

Restart the devices connected to your Linksys router so they receive the updated DNS settings.

11

You’re All Set!

Your Linksys router is now ready to use UnGeo Smart DNS across your home network.

Setup Screenshots

Follow the screenshots below if you prefer a visual guide.

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Tip: Screens may look slightly different depending on your device version, network adapter, or system language.

How to Check If It’s Working

Visit the UnGeo DNS Check page to verify whether your device is using UnGeo Smart DNS correctly.

Go to DNS Check →

Troubleshooting

Make sure your device is connected to the Linksys router. Try 192.168.1.1, myrouter.local, or the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi dashboard.
Check Connectivity → Local Network on Linksys Smart Wi-Fi models. On older Linksys routers, check Setup → Basic Setup and look for Static DNS fields.
Change DNS Settings from Auto to Manual first. On some Linksys models, DNS fields are available under DHCP Server or Local Network settings.
Restart your Linksys router and reconnect your devices to the network. Some devices may keep old DNS settings until they reconnect.
Make sure your UnGeo account is active, your current IP address is added in the Client Area, and the UnGeo Smart DNS servers were entered correctly.
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FAQ

Yes. Linksys routers can use UnGeo Smart DNS by manually changing the DNS servers in the router admin settings.
On Linksys Smart Wi-Fi models, open Connectivity → Local Network and change DNS Settings to Manual. On older models, open Setup → Basic Setup and use Static DNS fields.
Use whichever option your Linksys router provides. Static DNS and Manual DNS both allow you to enter the UnGeo Smart DNS servers.
No. UnGeo Smart DNS works through your Linksys router DNS settings and does not require an app.
Yes. Restarting the Linksys router helps apply the new DNS settings and refresh connected devices.