May 4, 2025 · Hi dear Xfinity people, I would like to be able to change my DNS settings without adding additional hardware and hooking up another router to my network, I do not understand why this …

May 2, 2020 · Can I change my dns server with this xFi router? I don’t see an option to doso.

Jul 3, 2022 · Can you change DNS settings on the XB8? Or are we still being held captive with Comcast DNS servers like on the XB7 - which is really ridiculous……. !!! thanks.

Oct 2, 2025 · Change the DNS settings on your specific device (laptop, desktop, etc.) to use a reliable public DNS service like Google or Cloudflare. This bypasses the DNS set by your Xfinity router for …

Feb 29, 2024 · If you change the DNS server settings on your computer or devices, our gateway will intercept and redirect to the Comcast DNS servers. Thank you for corroborating that, Ty.

Dec 12, 2022 · I know Xfinity doesn't allow changing of DNS server settings on their gateway modems. My question is, if I put my modem in bridged mode, and use my own router, and change the settings …

Oct 1, 2022 · Changing the dns on a device base is ridiculous, I don’t have time to change the dns settings on about 20 devices. And it reverts back to the xfinity settings after rebooting the device. …

Jan 28, 2020 · I have the same problem with regard to setting "parental controls" on my Arris SVG2482AC. Can I put it on bridge mode to utilize it as a modem only and then pair it with a …

May 31, 2022 · That device acts as a DNS forwarder / DNS relay which is why it gives the LAN / network clients an IP address that is the same as the gateway address. It's supposed to be that way. You just …

Nov 13, 2025 · My modem is currently in bridge mode. I have no advanced settings in my app to change the portal option. How can I get that back so I can get back in to the portal?