Asus

Configure DNS-over-TLS

These are general instructions for configuring Private AdGuard DNS for Asus routers.

The configuration information in these instructions is taken from a specific router model, so it may differ from the interface of an individual device.

If necessary: Configure DNS-over-TLS on ASUS, install the ASUS Merlin firmware suitable for your router version on your computer.

1. Log in to your Asus router admin panel. It can be accessed via http://router.asus.com, http://192.168.1.1, http://192.168.0.1, or http://192.168.2.1.
2. Enter the administrator username (usually, it’s admin) and router password.
3. In the Advanced Settings sidebar, navigate to the WAN section.
4. In the WAN DNS Settings section, set Connect to DNS Server automatically to No.
5. Set Forward local queries, Enable DNS Rebind protection, and Enable DNSSEC suppport to No.
6. Change DNS Privacy Protocol to DNS-over-TLS (DoT).
7. Make sure the DNS-over-TLS Profile is set to Strict.
8. Scroll down to the DNS-over-TLS Servers List section. In the Address field, enter one of the addresses below:
   • 94.140.14.49 and 94.140.14.59
9. For TLS Port, enter 853.
10. In the TLS Hostname field, enter the Private AdGuard DNS server address:
    • {Your_Device_ID}.d.adguard-dns.com
11. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Apply.

Use your router admin panel

1. Open the router admin panel. It can be accessed at 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1.
2. Enter the administrator username (usually, it’s admin) and router password.
3. Open Advanced Settings or Advanced.
4. Select WAN or Internet.
5. Open DNS Settings or DNS.
6. Choose Manual Setting. Select Use These DNS Servers or Specify DNS Server Manually and enter the following DNS server addresses:
   • IPv4: 94.140.14.49 and 94.140.14.59
   • IPv6: 2a10:50c0:0:0:0:0:ded:ff and 2a10:50c0:0:0:0:0:dad:ff
7. Save the settings.
8. Link your IP (or your dedicated IP if you have a Team subscription).
   • Dedicated IPs
   • Linked IPs