How to Change DNS?
We’ve got you covered if you need to modify your DNS settings. Here’s a quick and easy approach to doing it, depending on your device:
Here’s a summarized version of the steps to change DNS on Windows:
- Open the notification box and choose the network icon.
- Open Network and Internet settings.
- Choose your Ethernet or Wi-Fi network.
- Go to Network and Sharing Center.
- Select Change adapter settings.
- Right-click your connected Network and choose Properties.
- In the window that appears, select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.
- Open the menu options, and click “Use the following DNS server addresses.”
- Enter 8.8.8.8 as the Preferred DNS and 8.8.4.4 as the Alternate DNS.
- Click OK to save the changes.
Congratulations! You have successfully configured DNS on your device.
- Locate the Apple icon at the screen’s top left corner to access the System preferences.
- Choose the Network option from the menu.
- Go to the Advanced settings.
- Access the DNS tab.
- Add 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 by clicking on the “+” sign, then click Ok.
- Apply the changes.
Your device’s DNS configuration is now successfully set up.
- Open the Settings menu.
- Access the Wi-Fi section.
- Choose your currently connected Wi-Fi network.
- Go to the IP Settings option.
- Select the Static option.
- Enter “8.8.8.8” and “8.8.4.4” as the DNS 1 and DNS 2, respectively.
- Save the changes by tapping the Save button.
You have successfully configured DNS on your device.
- Click the Network Connection icon on the top right.
- Choose Edit Connections.
- Select the Wired tab and click Edit.
- Go to the IPv4 Settings tab.
- Add DNS addresses (e.g., 8.8.8.8, 8.8.4.4) in the Additional DNS Servers field, separated by a comma. Save.
- Close the editing process for Wired Connections.
- The DNS configuration is now complete.
- Open Control Panel.
- Click on System Settings and select Network.
- Choose TCP/IP.
- Choose “Use the following DNS server addresses.”
- Enter 8.8.8.8 in the Primary DNS box and 8.8.4.4 in the Secondary DNS box.
- Click Apply to save the settings.
You have successfully configured DNS on your QNAP device.
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