What is DNS? Short for Domain Name Server, DNS, is an internet service that translates domain names into IP addresses. Domain names are alphabetic, hence, easier to remember. However, the internet is based on IP Addresses. So, a DNS Server must translate the domain name into the corresponding IP address.
Many of us face problems with our internet connections such as frequent disconnections, long time to load a page and the most usual ‘Page cannot be displayed’ error. One of the root cause for these problems is the downtime of the DNS servers that we are using. So, here we have OpenDNS.
OpenDNS is a public DNS provider service which has faster and safer servers which directly translates into speedy browsing and fewer disconnects. They operate on servers mentioned below. Use them in your network connections as your default DNS servers. More information on OpenDNS.com
ZTE ZXDSL 831AII is a new modem which is being provided by BSNL upon new DataOne Broadband Connection. One may find it difficult to configure it when it comes to port forwarding in this modem.
Even on Portforward.com, a tutorial is NOT available as it is a very new modem. Its older counterparts have been tutorialized over there. Hence I am writing a tutorial on how to port forward ZTE ZXDSL 831AII Modem.
You can either view the video tutorial below or follow the step by step procedure.
Video tutorial:
Step-by-step procedure:
Step 1:
Open 192.168.1.1 in any web browser and login to the modem
Step 2:
In the Configuration menu, click Internet.
Step 3:
In the table that you see, click on Disconnect.
Step 4:
Now click Advanced… | Status . Due to this you will notice more options popping up in the left hand side menu panel.
Step 5:
Click on Configuration menu and you will see loads of options. Now you need to click on Advanced Security option.
Step 6:
Click on Port Forwarding.
Step 7:
Here you will find an option to add a port you want to forward. Click on Add button.
Step 8:
Here, be a little careful. Now you are in the ‘Add new port forwarding rule’ window. In the ‘Application Name’ field, choose User Defined and give it a name Jessica Alba (just kiddin, name it as u wish).
In ‘Forward to internal host IP Address’ field, fill your STATIC IP Address. {Dont know how to make a Static IP? Click here}
Now you will see 3 rows. We just need One row. In ANY ONE row, give the port number 61281. (You are free to use any other port number). DO NOT fill all the rows; it will cause error.
Click Apply button.
Step 9:
Click on System on the left hand side menu pane.
Step 10:
Click on Reset & Restart option.
Step 11:
Directly click on Restart option. DO NOT check-mark ‘Reset to factory default settings’. Wait about 90 seconds for the modem to restart.
There you are. Open any BitTorrent client and use the port number same as you used in port forwarding (here we used 61281).
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