How to 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.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer using Microsoft Windows
• LAN connection

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. Click the option in the task pane that says “Switch to Classic View" if your “Control Panel” is in “Category View.”
3. Double-click “Network Connections.” The “Network Connections” window will open.
4. Right-click “Local Area Connection” and click on “Properties.” The “Local Area Connection Properties” dialog box will appear.
5. Click “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP),” and then click “Properties.” The “Internet Protocol Properties” dialog box will appear.
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. 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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