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
.
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
- Navigate to Network → DNS
- Set:
- Primary DNS:
142.202.107.1
- Secondary DNS:
142.202.107.2
- Primary DNS:
- 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
- Go to IP → DNS
- Add:
- DNS Server 1:
142.202.107.1
- DNS Server 2:
142.202.107.2
- DNS Server 1:
- Click Apply
7. Sophos XG Firewall
Access Method: Web Admin Console
- Go to Administration → Device Access
- In the DNS section, set:
- Primary DNS:
142.202.107.1
- Secondary DNS:
142.202.107.2
- Primary DNS:
- Click Apply
8. Palo Alto Networks NGFW
Access Method: Web Interface
- Navigate to Network → DNS
- Add:
142.202.107.1
142.202.107.2
- Click Commit to save changes
9. Check Point Quantum Gateway
Access Method: Gaia OS Web Interface
- Go to Network Management → DNS
- Set:
- DNS Server 1:
142.202.107.1
- DNS Server 2:
142.202.107.2
- DNS Server 1:
- Save and apply settings
10. Zyxel Unified Security Gateway
Access Method: Web GUI
- Go to Configuration → Network → DNS
- Enter:
- DNS Server 1:
142.202.107.1
- DNS Server 2:
142.202.107.2
- DNS Server 1:
- Click Apply and Save
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.
Updated 22 days ago
What’s Next
Set up a Static IP Site before forwarding DNS to Securd.