Advanced Network Configuration
Local DNS Server Capabilities
You can use a local domain name system (DNS) server with Midco Business Wi-Fi Pro. If the DNS server is upstream from your network, then it must be set in Router mode even if there already is a router upstream.
How can I ensure all devices access the local DNS?
Once you have set your Midco Business Wi-Fi Pro network in Router mode, you will also need to change the DNS servers in the Midco Business Wi-Fi Pro app to reflect your local DNS servers. All devices in all zones should now have access to the internet.
How do I set a custom DNS?
You can set up custom DNS settings using the Midco Business Wi-Fi Pro app if your network is operating in Router mode. If your network is operating in Bridge mode, you will have to set up a custom DNS using your router's configuration settings.
- Navigate to the Settings page.
- Scroll down and open Advanced Settings.
- Under DNS, select Custom DNS.
- In the DNS fields, enter the desired DNS in the Primary and Secondary server fields respectively.
- Tap Done.
How can I turn off a parallel network?
Turning off the Wi-Fi on your existing wireless router helps improve the performance of your Midco Business Wi-Fi Pro network by reducing channel utilization and avoid confusing your devices.
A Midco technician should have taken care of this for you during installation. If you have issues, please contact us for support.
How to Turn Off a Parallel Network
It is important to make sure to turn off the radios and not just the SSID broadcast. On some routers and modem-router combination units, there may be a physical switch or button to turn off the Wi-Fi:
- From a device connected to your non-Midco Business Wi-Fi Pro network, open a web browser and go to your router’s web interface. You should be able to find the link through your router or our website.
- Log in with your username and password. Use the default one provided by the manufacturer or check on the bottom or back of the unit.
- From the web interface, look for wireless settings. You should have the ability to turn off Wi-Fi radios on the device. This may be required a second or third time – one for each of the radios.
- After the change has been saved or applied, your router should restart.
- After disabling Wi-Fi on your other router, your devices should automatically connect to Midco Business Wi-Fi Pro.