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How to Configure a Computer's Preferred DNS Server

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Configure a Computer's Preferred DNS Server
Configure a Computer's Preferred DNS Server

If you have recently added your computer to a network, or you have made changes to your DNS server configuration, these steps will show you how to configure a computer's preferred DNS server.

From Quick Guide: DNS Guide
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Computer using Microsoft Windows
  • LAN connection
  1. Step 1

    Click “Start” and then click on “Control Panel.” If you are using an older version of Windows, click “Start,” point to “Settings” and then click on “Control Panel.”

  2. Step 2

    Click the option in the task pane that says “Switch to Classic View" if your “Control Panel” is in “Category View.”

  3. Step 3

    Double-click “Network Connections.” The “Network Connections” window will open.

  4. Step 4

    Right-click “Local Area Connection” and click on “Properties.” The “Local Area Connection Properties” dialog box will appear.

  5. Step 5

    Click “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP),” and then click “Properties.” The “Internet Protocol Properties” dialog box will appear.

  6. Step 6

    If your computer uses DHCP to obtain a preferred DNS server, select “Obtain an IP Address Automatically” and then click “Obtain DNS Server Address Automatically.”

  7. Step 7

    If your computer uses a static IP address for a preferred DNS server, select “Use the Following DNS Server Addresses” and then specify the IP address of the DNS server.

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