Configure DNS Forwarding for the Top 10 Routers

Learn how to configure DNS forwarding to Securd on commonly used routers and gateways including Cisco, Juniper, FortiGate, and more.

Configure DNS Forwarding for the Top 10 Routers

This guide shows how to configure DNS forwarding on the most widely used routers and network gateways to point to Securd DNS at 142.202.107.1 and 142.202.107.2.

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Note: Before configuring DNS forwarding, you must Configure a Static IP Site to Use Securd DNS.


1. Cisco Integrated Services Routers (ISR)

Access Method: Cisco IOS CLI

configure terminal
ip name-server 142.202.107.1 142.202.107.2
ip dns server
end
write memory

2. Juniper Networks SRX Series

Access Method: Junos CLI

edit
set system name-server 142.202.107.1
set system name-server 142.202.107.2
set forwarding-options name-resolution dns-forwarding cache
commit

3. FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall

Access Method: Web GUI

  1. Navigate to Network → DNS
  2. Set:
    • Primary DNS: 142.202.107.1
    • Secondary DNS: 142.202.107.2
  3. Click Apply

4. HPE Aruba Routers

Access Method: CLI

configure terminal
ip name-server 142.202.107.1 secondary 142.202.107.2
write memory

5. Ubiquiti EdgeRouter

Access Method: EdgeOS CLI

configure
set system name-server 142.202.107.1
set system name-server 142.202.107.2
commit
save

6. MikroTik Cloud Core Router

Access Method: WinBox or WebFig

  1. Go to IP → DNS
  2. Add:
    • DNS Server 1: 142.202.107.1
    • DNS Server 2: 142.202.107.2
  3. Click Apply

7. Sophos XG Firewall

Access Method: Web Admin Console

  1. Go to Administration → Device Access
  2. In the DNS section, set:
    • Primary DNS: 142.202.107.1
    • Secondary DNS: 142.202.107.2
  3. Click Apply

8. Palo Alto Networks NGFW

Access Method: Web Interface

  1. Navigate to Network → DNS
  2. Add:
    • 142.202.107.1
    • 142.202.107.2
  3. Click Commit to save changes

9. Check Point Quantum Gateway

Access Method: Gaia OS Web Interface

  1. Go to Network Management → DNS
  2. Set:
    • DNS Server 1: 142.202.107.1
    • DNS Server 2: 142.202.107.2
  3. Save and apply settings

10. Zyxel Unified Security Gateway

Access Method: Web GUI

  1. Go to Configuration → Network → DNS
  2. Enter:
    • DNS Server 1: 142.202.107.1
    • DNS Server 2: 142.202.107.2
  3. Click Apply and Save

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These steps are general references and may vary depending on your device’s firmware version and interface. Always consult your vendor’s documentation for up-to-date instructions.


What’s Next

Set up a Static IP Site before forwarding DNS to Securd.