So one day a friend told me that he couldn't get through some sensitive websites, and they seem to be blocked by his ISP filter. Having the same issue on my computer few years back, I have the exact solution for him, that might be useful for all my readers.
Firstly, please allow me to introduce "DNS", the domain name servers. This DNS acts like a storage and verification center which stores details of websites. When a user enters his URL in a browser, it is then sent to the DNS to be checked for avaibility; if it is, then website is fetched back to the browser. So this DNS, the middleman might block anything found offensive or sensitive.
Not to worry, DNS is changeable. Now to introduce 4 DNS alternatives.
1. Google Public DNS
Preferred DNS server: 8.8.8.8
Alternate DNS server: 8.8.4.4
2. Comodo Secure DNS
Preferred DNS server: 156.154.70.22
Alternate DNS server: 156.154.71.22
3. Clearcloud(Beta)
Preferred DNS server: 74.118.212.1
Alternate DNS server: 74.118.212.2
4. OpenDNS
Preferred DNS server: 208.67.222.222
Alternative DNS server: 208.67.220.220
Instructions:
2. "Network and Internet" section, click "View network status and tasks."
3. In the "View your active networks" section, open the listing to the right of "Connections:"
4. On the General tab of the Connection Status screen, click Properties.
5. On the Network tab of Connection Properties, scroll down and select "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)," then click Properties.
6. On the General tab of Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties, in the lower section select "Use the following DNS server addresses," then enters Preferred DNS server using 1 of 4 alternatives above.
2. Click Network Connections and choose your current connection.
3. On the General tab of the Connection Status screen, click Properties.
4. On the General tab of Connection Properties, scroll down and select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties.
5. On the General tab of Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties, in the lower section select "Use the following DNS server addresses," then enters Preferred DNS server using 1 of 4 alternatives above.
Firstly, please allow me to introduce "DNS", the domain name servers. This DNS acts like a storage and verification center which stores details of websites. When a user enters his URL in a browser, it is then sent to the DNS to be checked for avaibility; if it is, then website is fetched back to the browser. So this DNS, the middleman might block anything found offensive or sensitive.
Not to worry, DNS is changeable. Now to introduce 4 DNS alternatives.
1. Google Public DNS
Preferred DNS server: 8.8.8.8
Alternate DNS server: 8.8.4.4
2. Comodo Secure DNS
Preferred DNS server: 156.154.70.22
Alternate DNS server: 156.154.71.22
3. Clearcloud(Beta)
Preferred DNS server: 74.118.212.1
Alternate DNS server: 74.118.212.2
4. OpenDNS
Preferred DNS server: 208.67.222.222
Alternative DNS server: 208.67.220.220
Instructions:
Windows 7 and Vista:
1. Go to Control Panel.2. "Network and Internet" section, click "View network status and tasks."
3. In the "View your active networks" section, open the listing to the right of "Connections:"
4. On the General tab of the Connection Status screen, click Properties.
5. On the Network tab of Connection Properties, scroll down and select "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)," then click Properties.
6. On the General tab of Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties, in the lower section select "Use the following DNS server addresses," then enters Preferred DNS server using 1 of 4 alternatives above.
XP:
1. Go to Control Panel.2. Click Network Connections and choose your current connection.
3. On the General tab of the Connection Status screen, click Properties.
4. On the General tab of Connection Properties, scroll down and select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties.
5. On the General tab of Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties, in the lower section select "Use the following DNS server addresses," then enters Preferred DNS server using 1 of 4 alternatives above.
thx it is useful :)
BalasHapus