Configure DNS Forwarding for the Top 10 Routers

The following article shows how to configure DNS forwarding on the top 10 commonly used routers and gateways like Cisco, Juniper Networks, FortiGate and others.

Note: If you are changing DNS to forward to Securd IP addresses 142.202.107.1 and 142.202.107.2, perform Configure a Static IP Site to use Securd DNS first.

Cisco Integrated Services Routers

Access Router Settings: Use Cisco IOS command-line interface (CLI).

• Enter configuration mode: configure terminal
• Define DNS server: ip name-server 142.202.107.1 142.202.107.2
• Set up forwarding: ip dns server
• Exit and save: end and write memory

Juniper Networks SRX Series Gateways

Access Gateway Settings: Use Junos OS CLI.

• Enter configuration mode: edit
• Set DNS name servers: set system name-server 142.202.107.1 and set system name-server 142.202.107.2
• Configure forwarding: set forwarding-options name-resolution dns-forwarding cache
• Commit changes: commit

FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall

Access Firewall Settings: Log into the FortiGate GUI.

• Go to "Network" -> "DNS."
• Set "Primary" and "Secondary" DNS to 142.202.107.1 and 142.202.107.2.
• Apply changes.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Aruba Routers

Access Router Settings: Use Aruba Central or CLI.

In CLI, enter configuration mode.

Set DNS servers: ip name-server 142.202.107.1 secondary 142.202.107.2

Save configuration: write memory

Ubiquiti EdgeRouter

Access Router Settings: Use the EdgeOS CLI.

• Enter configure mode: configure
• Set name servers: set system name-server 142.202.107.1 and set system name-server 142.202.107.2
• Commit and save: commit and save

MikroTik Cloud Core Router

Access Router Settings: Use WinBox or WebFig.

• Navigate to "IP" -> "DNS."
• In "DNS Settings," add 142.202.107.1 and 142.202.107.2 as servers.
• Apply changes.

Sophos XG Firewall

Access Firewall Settings: Use the Sophos XG web admin console.

• Go to "Administration" -> "Device Access."
• In "DNS," set primary and secondary servers to 142.202.107.1 and 142.202.107.2.
• Apply settings.

Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls

Access Firewall Settings: Use the web interface.

• Navigate to "Network" -> "DNS."
• Add DNS servers: 142.202.107.1 and 142.202.107.2.
• Commit changes.

Check Point Quantum Security Gateways

Access Gateway Settings: Use Gaia OS.

• In "Network Management," go to "DNS."
• Specify 142.202.107.1 and 142.202.107.2 as DNS servers.
• Save and apply.

Zyxel Next-Generation Unified Security Gateway

Access Gateway Settings: Use the web-based interface.

• Go to "Configuration" -> "Network" -> "DNS."
• Set "DNS Server 1" and "DNS Server 2" to 142.202.107.1 and 142.202.107.2.
• Apply and save.

This article is a general reference; specific steps may vary based on firmware versions and specific models. Please consult your device's current documentation for detailed instructions and ensure the firmware is up-to-date.