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dns is required for a cable router but i was never given a password for bt broadband wenn i signed up

is there otherways of getting dns

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Two different things can be meant by "password" here, and that distinction is the key. One is the ISP connection credential (used only if your line uses PPPoE/PPPoA). The other is the router's admin password (used to open the router setup page). For most cable setups the ISP hands out IP and DNS by DHCP to whatever device is on the modem, so no ISP login is needed; ADSL/phone-line services are the ones that commonly require a username/password. As pointed out, you often do not need an ISP password just to get DNS.

If you need to discover which DNS your current connection is using without repeating the command mentioned above, use a lookup tool so the resolver name/IP is shown. For example:
nslookup example.com
The output shows the "Default Server" and its IP — that is the DNS your machine is using. On macOS/Linux you can also use dig for similar checks. If the router's WAN is set to obtain DNS automatically it will pick up the same addresses; if not, note those IPs and enter them into the router.

If you prefer to avoid ISP DNS or your router asks for DNS addresses, public resolvers are reliable choices. Google Public DNS and Cloudflare are widely used — see Google Public DNS and Cloudflare 1.1.1.1. OpenDNS is another option. Using a public resolver can change behavior for ISP-specific filtering or parental controls, so check what you need before switching.

To find how long you've had BT: check the welcome email/account dashboard, previous invoices, or bank statements for the service start date, or call BT support. Before cancelling, confirm any minimum-term commitment and early-termination charges. If the problem is the router admin password, the device label/manual usually gives the default login or you can reset the device (this erases any custom settings).

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You probably don't need a password.

Temporarily, hook your computer directly up to the cable modem. Open up a terminal window. (Win2k/WinXP, Start -> Run, type cmd. either way, click OK. )

In Windows 2000/XP, type ipconfig /all. There should be your DNS servers listed in there.

Under 9x/ME, you can click start -> Run, and enter winipcfg /all.

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thankyou so much u have helped me alot thankyou now i can buy my router how do u find out how many monthes u have jhad brodband i forgot lol cus i think i cn get rid of ****e bt and go to force9 or sumthin like that lol
.thankyouagain

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