Change DNS on a Apple Time Capsule (Airport Utility)
These instructions will show a user how to configure CleanBrowsing an Apple Time Capsule router, specifically using the Airport Utility on MacOS.
Step 1 – Open AirPort Utility
Click the search option in your navigation menu on the desktop and search for “Airport Utility“

Click the capsule image. It will ask you to enter your password

After entering your password, you will see an option to edit. Click the Edit button.
Step 2 – Update DNS
Next, click on the Internet tab.
You will see that the DNS servers have two input boxes and all you have to do is add your DNS values. Below you see it set with the Free Adult filters, but you can also apply your paid filters.

Click Update
It will ask to reset the network, say ok and when it restarts you should be set.
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Verify Connection & Troubleshooting
After configuring your device or router you can verify your configuration by visiting DNS Leak Test and running the standard test.
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