Things You'll Need:
- Computer running Windows
- Internet access
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Step 1
These instructions are used with Microsoft Windows XP. Apply similar steps when using other versions of Windows or other operating systems that allow you to change networking properties.
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Step 2
Double click on the Local Area Connection Status icon next to the clock on the lower right. You can also access this option by clicking on Start and then Control Panel.
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Step 3
Click on the Network Connections icon if you are in the classic view of Control Panel. (If you are in category view in Control Panel, click on Network and Internet Connections to get to Network Connections).
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Step 4
After you have clicked on Network Connections you should see the LAN or High Speed Internet Icon which shows two computers connected with a 3 way gold and gray connector. If they are blue, the network is active. If not active, the icon is gray.
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Step 5
Double click on the LAN or High Speed Internet Icon and the Local Area Connection Status window will pop up.
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Step 6
Click on Properties to get the Local Area Properties window. In the list of items, scroll down until you see the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) label.
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Step 7
Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click on Properties. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select Use the Following DNS Server Addresses, and enter the DNS and Alternate DNS as shown. The resource showing the addresses is also below.
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Step 8
Close all the properties windows and close all internet browser windows. Test the internet performance. If the new OpenDNS address works faster, keep the changes. If not, repeat the instructions above and in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select Obtain DNS Server Address Automatically. The OpenDNS addresses will be removed.
