Networks Can recommend me a modem router which support OpenDNS?

Hi,

I'm looking for a new modem router to replace the D-Link DSL-2730E I have. I would like a modem which has great range and must support OpenDNS. Can anyone recommend me few models?

 

Any router you can change the DNS servers on will support OpenDNS for DNS lookup (& filtering if you've got a static IP)

 

So it does not have to be a new router? This current modem router I have does not allow me to do so.

 

In the DHCP server you can change the DNS servers the router issues in there to OpenDNS ones

 

There is no way I can change the DNS server on the modem. It just says:
DHCP Server: Enable

 

http://www.scribd.com/doc/123228963/DSL-2730EUser-Manual

Page 24

 

DNSBench is a useful tool for identifying DNS Servers with the best performance. It takes a while to run it the first time but after that it's just a few minutes.

 

My modem does not have the advance tab onwards as shown in the manual. I think it is because it was provided by the ISP. I guess I will need to get a new modem after all.

I am only interested in blocking pornographic material

 

Change the DNS servers on the PC/device?

 

Did that. However I cannot control for guest computers login in to the network. That is why I prefer at router level filtering.

 

Guest machines should be connected to a separate network and nowhere near your regular network

 

Most router allows this, if it's not in DHCP server section look in WAN settings.

If you really want to buy a new router, I highly recommend Asus routers. They are well built, with a fantastic firmware. The firmware definitely allows you to change DNS server and set up dynamic IP.

Alternatively use Asus firmware's parental control settings. It's got filters similar to OpenDNS.

 

I already have a Netgear Nighthawk AC1900 router which I think can provide special requirements for guest connection

I only need a modem as I have the R7000 which I just bought few months back.

If the DSL-2730E supports DD-WRT, I would have flashed it.

 

If you've got a router then apply the DNS settings there and not at the modem (assuming the system is setup correctly)

 

The R7000 supports DD-WRT. Kong builds are tested on that specific model:
http://desipro.de/ddwrt/K3-AC-Arm/24800M/

Here is how to setup OpenDNS on DD-WRT:
http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/OpenDNS

Guest wifi on DD-WRT:
http://tips.desipro.de/2013/12/06/guest-wifi-setup-dd-wrt/

 

Even if you set up your router to use opendns, clients can still use whatever they want. DNS filtering only works if you have control of the end machine.

 

I can control the machines in my institution. Unless they sideload software which they downloaded somewhere else, then that is another problem. I would however remove all risk from my side