Smart DNS proxy servers are servers that are configured specifically to bypass geo-blocking or geo-restrictions of specific popular online services like video streaming services such as Netflix , HBO Go, Hulu, DAZN, etc. Some VPN providers offer this feature either as part of their subscription or package or as a separate service. You can either use this service through the VPN application or by manually configuring a Smart DNS connection on your devices, especially on routers. One of the most commonly used routers in the online world is the Asus routers. Asus is a Taiwanese multinational company that was officially launched back in 1989 and specializes in top-of-the-line computer and networking products including high-end, reliable wireless routers for both home and office use.It produces everything from desktops, notebooks, tablets, servers, mobile phones, to all types of routers. Today they have production facilities in several strategic locations all over the globe and their products are being used in almost every country.
In this tutorial we will go through the, step-by-step, process of setting up a Smart DNS connection on Asus Routers. Before you start you have to make sure of the following points:
1- You must have a paid subscription to a VPN service
2- This VPN must support Smart DNS proxy servers
Setting up Smart DNS
Validating IP Address
1- Go to your VPN provider’s website
2- Login to the “Client Area”
3- Go to “Packages”
4- Select a “Smart DNS” package or a VPN package that has Smart DNS included
5- Click on the “Validate IP” button
Note: If it does not validate, keep repeating steps 1 through 4 until the IP address is validated
Configuring Your Asus Router
1- Log in to your router setup page (the address of this page can be found in the manual that came with your router)
2- In the panel on the left and under “Advanced Settings”, click on “LAN”
3- In the top of the page, click on the “DHCP Server” tab
4- In the section labeled “DNS and WINS Server” and in the field labeled “DNS Server” enter the hostname or the IPS address of the Smart DNS server you wish to connect to (this can be found in the client area on the VPN provider’s website.
5- Click on “Apply”
6- In the top of the page, click on “Reboot”
Note: These steps can only be done once, unlike the steps of validating the IP address.
This is how you setup a Smart DNS connection on your Asus router.
