Change DNS on CenturyLink Actiontec MI424WR

Learn how to configure CleanBrowsing DNS on your CenturyLink Actiontec MI424WR router to enable content filtering for your home network.

Step 1: Access the Router

Log into your router's browser-based utility by entering http://192.168.1.1 (or your default configuration IP) into a browser. Then authenticate as the administrator.

Step 2: Navigate to Network Connections Menu

Locate and click the Network Connections option within the router's menu interface.

Step 3: Modify Broadband Settings

Select the edit function for the primary connected broadband network (either Broadband or Coax). Then click the Settings button to access configuration options.

Step 4: Change Your DNS Type

Enter the CleanBrowsing DNS addresses into the Primary and Secondary DNS Server fields:

  • Primary DNS: 185.228.168.168
  • Secondary DNS: 185.228.169.168

If you have a paid CleanBrowsing plan, use the DNS IPs from your account settings instead.

Click OK to save changes.

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