There are several services across the web that hardcoded forced DNS lookups to Google and other public DNS servers in their apps and devices (such as dlinkrouter). Much as Google prides itself in having a fast and safe infrastructure which is supposed to improve the web browsing experience, it bypasses any DNS servers which are set up by your ISP and effectively blocks the possibility of using any Smart DNS service. What is actually means is that your D-Link router will not allow you to bypass geolocation and watch your favorite streaming shows.
One way of blocking your Dlink router device from accessing Google is to set up static routes but it is not always possible and it is quite complicated so it requires an advanced user who feels comfortable setting up routers.
This is an alternative method for blocking Google DNS on Dlink routers which are not able to set up LAN based static routes, by using a feature called Access Control.
- Login to your router from your computers browser.
- Select ‘Advanced’ from the tabs across the top of the screen.
- Select ‘Access Control’ from the left hand tabs.
- On the Access Control screen, make sure ‘Enable Access Control’ is checked, and click ‘Add Policy’.
- On the next screen, you will be shown the steps, the wizard will guide you through, click ‘Next’
- Enter a Policy Name, this can be anything you want, and click ‘Next’
- Make sure ‘Always’ is selected, and click ‘Next’
- Select Machine – Check ‘Other Machines’ click ‘Add’ then click ‘Next’
- Filtering Method – Check against ‘Block Some Access’ and ‘Apply Advanced Port Filters’ click ‘Next’
- Port Filter – Check the Enable box, and enter the following details
- Name – Anything you want.
- Dest IP Start – 8.8.8.8
- Dest IP End – 8.8.8.8
- Leave other settings as they are, no need to adjust these.
- Repeat steps for
- Dest IP Start – 8.8.4.4
- Dest IP End – 8.8.4.4
- Then click ‘Save’ to save settings. Reboot your router.
When you reboot your dlinkrouter, the safest way is to turn the device off, unplug the power cable, wait for about 30 seconds, plug the router back in and turn it on. Your D-Linke Router should now be able to effectively block Google DNS and other public DNS lookups. You can now use your network with the TrickByte settings and enjoy unobstructed access to all your favorite streaming platforms and online TV channels.
IMPORTANT
Above information is only to block Google DNS on your D-Link router which is a must for Roku to function. If you would like to access Netflix App on your Roku device you also need to add Netflix IPs to your devices static routing settings to re-route Netflix traffic over Trickbyte network. You can find out instruction pages for public dns on routers here : https://help.trickbyte.com/category/block-public-dns/ . Please reach support if you need any further help on this case. You can reach our support from our contact-us page: https://www.trickbyte.com/contact/