IP3. How to check if my device is using Burlington VT Services - Vermont DNS?
DNS server can help convert domain names into IP addresses that can be easily recognized by computer network so that people's network devices can communicate correctly. The DNS server addresses vary from region to region. If i currently use Burlington VT Services - Vermont network, it is better to use Burlington VT Services - Vermont DNS synchrononly. So how to check if my device is using Burlington VT Services - Vermont DNS? Here offer different methods from different platforms. If the DNS address viewed is in our list, it means I'm currently using Burlington VT Services - Vermont DNS; if not, it means I'm not using Burlington VT Services - Vermont DNS.
On computer
Windows system
Method 1: Go to the Network and Sharing Center to view the DNS address- Open the Control Panel and find "Network and Sharing Center".
- Click "View Network Status and Tasks" under "Network and Sharing Center" to view the currently connected network.
- Click the connected network, and click "Details" in the pop-up interface to view the detailed information of the current network.
- In the details panel, you can view your computer's DNS.
Method 2: Use the command to view the DNS address
- Click the Windows+R key combination to pop up the window to run command .
- Enter the "cmd" in the command window, and click "OK".
- In the open "cmd" command window, enter the "ipconfig /all" and press Enter.
- In the returned information, you can find your computer's DNS is displayed on the right of DNS server option.
On mobile phone
iPhone
- Connect your phone to WIFI and open the settings.
- In the settings interface, select WLAN and check the list of connectable networks.
- Click the connected WIFI to view your current network details.
- Find the DNS option and click "Configure DNS" to view your DNS server address.
Android
- Connect your phone to WIFI and open the settings.
- In the settings interface, select WLAN and check the list of connectable networks.
- Click the connected WIFI to view your current network details.
- Click IP settings and select "static" to view your current DNS server address.
The DNS address in the above case is 192.168.100.1, which is using the router's gateway by default. Here's how to check your router's DNS address.
On router- Enter the router's login IP address in the browser address bar, such as 192.168.100.1 (the login IP of different brands of routers may be different), and then enter the user name and password to log in.
- After logging in to the router management interface, click the "Internet".
- In the Internet interface, you can check the DNS address of your router. If there is no specified DNS address and you choose to obtain it dynamically from the ISP, then you need to find the upper-level ISP to know your DNS address.
4. How to change my DNS server address to Burlington VT Services - Vermont DNS?
Many people have encountered network lag or inability to access the Internet. There are many reasons for this situation, one of which may be caused by incorrect DNS settings. Therefore, it is recommended to use local operator's DNS. For example, if you use Burlington VT Services - Vermont Internet but set DNS to Guangzhou Mobile, it will cause operators to visit across regions, which may result in many adverse consequences, such as unable to open web pages, slow upload and download speed, network video jam, etc. Changing DNS is a good way to solve the bad situation. The following is the modification methods.
On computer
Windows system- Open the Control Panel and find "Network and Sharing Center".
- Click "View Network Status and Tasks" under "Network and Sharing Center" to view the currently connected networks.
- Click the network you are connected to and check the status of the current network.
- Click "Properties" to go to the WLAN Properties window.
- Click "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)", and then click "Properties" to configure it.
- Find the DNS server option and change the preferred and alternate DNS address to Burlington VT Services - Vermont's DNS address, and click "OK" to make the settings take effect.
On mobile phone
iPhone
- Connect your phone to WIFI and open the settings.
- In the settings interface, select WLAN and check the list of connectable networks.
- Click the connected WIFI to view your current network details.
- Find the DNS option and click "Configure DNS" to view your DNS server address.
- Click "Manual" to change the current DNS address to Burlington VT Services - Vermont DNS, and then click "Save" to make the settings take effect.
Android
- Connect your phone to WIFI and open the settings.
- In the settings interface, select WLAN and check the list of connectable networks.
- Click the connected WIFI to view your current network details.
- Click IP settings and select "static" to view your current DNS server address. You can change it to Burlington VT Services - Vermont DNS, and click the "√" to save settings.
On router
- Enter the router's login IP address in the browser address bar, such as 192.168.100.1 (the login IP of different brands of routers may be different), and then enter the user name and password to log in.
- After logging in to the router management interface, click the "Internet".
- In the Internet interface, click "Use the following DNS server", then fill in the DNS address of Burlington VT Services - Vermont you want to use, and finally click "Apply" to make the settings take effect.
