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OpenDNS and Extended Network Problem?

Hello, All-


I have a home network in which I have an AEBS connected to a Comcast ISP network via a Motorola Surfboard cable modem. Besides the main AEBS, I also have a secondary AEBS that extends my network so that I can plug in a printer and two other computers at the other end of the house.


I am using OpenDNS to filter our internet connection and it works GREAT while I'm using wireless; however, whenever my family or I use one of the computers physically connected to the other extended router, it bypasses the OpenDNS servers and pulls down content/sites that are otherwise restricted.


In checking my OpenDNS settings, it is set up using the IP address on my primary AEBS (which is what I would expect). I assume that since my secondary extended router has it's own IP address of 10.0.1.XX, then that is causing the problem.


Sooo...


Is there a different method I should use to set up the Secondary Router so that it doesn't register it's own IP address?


Does anyone use OpenDNS in a similar fashion?


Thanks for any help you can offer!


Chris

Posted on Jan 31, 2013 10:41 PM

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Feb 1, 2013 5:16 AM in response to indychris

I also use open DNS here, and I agree that it is a great service. I think that you need to add the DNS data to the second AEBS. The Open dns site does have their own forums, so you can double check with them, just to make sure.

At my location, I have Open dns addresses installed on both of my computers but not on my wireless router, since I wanted guests to my home who bring their wifi enabled devices not to be encumbered by my security settings.

Feb 1, 2013 10:15 AM in response to wuzradioman

I've already added the DNS settings to the second AEBS. I realized last night that that might be the issue. I learn that I migh need to flush the DNS cache via terminal, so I did that today, but still to no avail. So far I'm not getting much help on the OpenDNS forums. That's why I was hoping someone more familiar with airport networks might know what I'm doing wrong.

OpenDNS and Extended Network Problem?

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