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Linux FAQ / Howtos

How To Find Out What My DNS Servers Address Is
by nixCraft on January 24, 2006 · 247 comments· last updated at September 12, 2010

How do I find out my DNS Server Addresses under Linux / UNIX / Windows operating
system? What is my dns server IP address under Windows operating systems? Can you
specify a list of public DNS server for personal use or game consoles?

DNS is key to many network services. Internet browsing, mail server, web server etc all
depends upon DNS server. Most ISP (Internet service provider) have their own caching dns
server to reduce network load. But how do you find out DNS server IP address? How do
you find out current DNS server IP address? Under Linux, FreeBSD and all UNIX like oses
you have file called /etc/resolv.conf file. It is often know as resolver configuration file. If you are using MS-
Windows version Vista / 7 / NT / 2000 / XP /98 etc then see below for how to find out DNS server address
under MS-Windows operating systems.

Linux / UNIX / Apple OS X Find Out Dns Server Addresses
The resolver is a set of routines in the C library that provide access to the Internet Domain Name System (DNS).
The resolver configuration file contains information that is read by the resolver routines the first time they are
invoked by a process.

http://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/how-to-find-out-what-my-dns-servers-address-is/ 12/24/2012


Commend to find out your dns servers ip address under Linux/BSD/Unixish system
To see your DNS server address type following command as shell prompt:
$ cat /etc/resolv.conf
OR
$ less /etc/resolv.conf

nameserver 203.54.1.20
nameserver 203.54.1.21

Where,

• nameserver 203.54.1.20 : It is Name server IP address (in dot notation) of a name server that the resolver
should query. All your application will use this IP address for DNS purpose.

Find Out DNS Server IP Address Under MS-Windows Version
7/Vista/XP/NT/2003
Click on Start button > Run > and Type command cmd > Press [enter] key

At DOS prompt type the command:
C:>ipconfig /all
You should DNS server IP address, and other information related to Windows networking:

Fig.01: Windows Operating Systems Find DNS Server Addresses

(click to enlarge)
OR

• You can Click on Start button > Settings > Network connections



• Double click on Local Area Connection
• Click on Properties button
• Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
• Click on Properties button and Look for Preferred DNS Server:

Fig.02: Windows XP TCP/IP Properties - DNS Settings And IP
Address

You Can Use The Public DNS Servers
You can use the following Google public DNS (IP Addresses) servers for XBOX 360 / Sony PS3 & PS2 /
Nintendo Wii game consoles or any other purpose:

• 8.8.8.8
• 8.8.4.4

They are free to all, pretty fast too and works with all sort of computers and game consoles.

See also:

• Free public dns server for personal and business use.
• How to find and change Nintendo Wii DNS server IP address
• /etc/resolve.conf example
• Linux: How to setup as DNS client?

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1 Daywalker March 6, 2007 at 8:10 pm

i tried ipconfig/all it work when you allredy have the dns address writen internet protocol properties but it
does not work when you dont know your dns address.
please can you show me how to get the DNS of a new network that i dont have uts DNS server name but i
have the IP and sbnetmask and gateway

2 Ryan S April 17, 2007 at 10:36 pm

i cant find my DNS i tryed what the overs said but it still wont let me find it i am trying to link my ps2
wireless to the internet i have an adapter but where as cable it done it all 4 u with wireless it wont find it i
got it connceted but i still cant get on line coz i need both primary and secondery DNS coz i go 1 but it
keeps saying i need the over 1 as well

3 shaun April 25, 2007 at 5:59 pm

Hi im am trying to connect my ps3 to the internet and its asking for my IP address, subnet mask, default
router, primary dns ans secondary dns an i dont know were to find them im on a wired dsl connectin
virgin if that helps

4 Luke July 16, 2010 at 6:08 pm

nobody needs to know you are a virgin

5 chris April 28, 2007 at 3:12 am

hey guys if you want to find out what your dns server is then go to start and search cmd and then go to the
command screen and type nslookup and hit enter and that should show you your dns server address

6 Richard June 19, 2007 at 7:37 pm

Hi, I am currently trying to connect my Playstation 3 to the internet but it isn’t working, when i try to test
for an internet connection it tells me i have a ‘DNS error’ i have followed your instructions above to find
my primary and secondary DNS numbers for the connection i am using but both boxes are blank.
It gives me my IP address and my subnet mask but not my preferred DNS sever or Alternate. Please could
you tell me how in ‘Laymens’ terms as i don’t know anything about computers and i only found out 45
minutes ago what the hell DNS stood for.
Thankyou for any help.



7 vivek June 19, 2007 at 10:08 pm

Richard,

You can setup primary and secondary DNS numbers (IPs) as follows

208.67.222.222
208.67.220.220

See Step-by-step instructions here

8 Brandon July 27, 2007 at 4:42 pm

heyy…wow, my god am i EVER having one hell of a time trying to hook $#@*en xbox live, jesus this is
hillariouse, i have the stupid cord hooked up to the stupid modem and the stupid xbox, but when i go to
“Join Xbox Live” it says “No Network Connection”, and when i go to “Test Connection”…everything
connects until it gets to DNS server….it says something about failing, im soo confused, what in the blue
hell is DNS..and why is my xbox not connecting to it….HEEEELLLLPPPP!!

9 joey August 3, 2007 at 4:49 pm

lol i kno i have the same problem i still odnt know how to find the primary and secondary ones
i tried everything but i only get 1 set which doesnt work!
i have no idea how to find both and i dont know why the 1 wont work!
i need help too…

10 JGOLK June 28, 2010 at 1:12 am

with both ur problems u either need to switch ur settings to automatic or go to command prompt on
the computer and type: ipconfig/all and it will give u one, two or three dns codes, something like
24.247.15.54 or 68.115.71.54. dont know if it will work but hope it does. For xbox live you can
also try going to network connections on the computer and sharing the internet connection, making
sure both checks are checked (u will see what i mean when u do it) and then go to LAN (xbox live
connection) and in tcp/ip properties, type in 192.168.0.1 for the first box and then it will
automatically fill in the second one with 255.255.255.0 and leave the rest blank. Turn on ur xbox
and will hopefully work : )

11 Bryan August 8, 2007 at 2:38 am

when ever i connect my xbox 360 to the modem everything passes but the dns so i go to run and put in
cmd and gives me some dns servers and i try them all for primary and secondary but they wont work. can
someone tell me how to find the primary and secondary dns on my computer????????

12 jake August 11, 2007 at 9:31 am

when i try to connect my xbox 360 to my modem and run the test its stoped by the dns bit i can find 3
sequences i tried them all in different combonations nothing seems to work i duno which is primary and
secondary help me please !!!!

13 raz August 23, 2007 at 8:22 pm

i followed your steps to find prefered dns number but when i clicked on properties it didnt show which
one was prefered.it had been automatically set.

14 kevin September 7, 2007 at 2:01 am

this didn’t help me at all i need to find out my primary and secondary dns servers to be able to log on to
xbox live with my xbox 360 elite so if you figure out how to do that then you let me know

15 Austin October 18, 2007 at 12:42 am

Yea same here for the xbox live. i need to figure out the dns server code to play some halo 3 so hit me up
if u know how to get it and that would be awesome



16 Jordan October 19, 2007 at 1:40 pm

It wont let me join to xbox live because that stupid dns things the others are connecting can somebody
please helo me before i throw it out of the window!!!!

17 zendev November 6, 2007 at 5:33 pm

Not sure why you guys are having such a hard time finding your primary/secondary dns, the commands
have been giving above very clearly.

At the C:> you type:

C:Documents and Settingsuserx>ipconfig /all

it will then give you a listing of your computers IP address information including your default DNS info.
If you have a router like a linksys or other it may give you the same IP as your default gateway. Simply
input that into your Xbox or Ps3 for both lines if they require both.

example of the >ipconfig /all command output

IP Address. . . . . . . . : 10.142.254.1
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . : 255.255.0.0
Default Gateway . . . . . : 10.142.254.1
DNS Servers . . . . . . . : 10.142.0.10
10.142.0.11

18 Shahzad September 7, 2010 at 6:41 am

how to find out then preferred DNS server and Alternate DNS server

19 Nabin Limbu November 16, 2007 at 2:02 pm

In windows ipconfig /all will show dns server and dhcp server also. But, how to know DHCP server
address in Linux?

20 steve December 10, 2007 at 11:13 pm

I have the prob with my psp, and i put on my DNS and it still doesn’t work

21 Bryant December 12, 2007 at 4:52 pm

I dont get it. My router was working fine a couple of days ago. I plug in all the ethernet cables that I
needed correctly. All of the lights on my linksys router are all lighted up. When I test the connection on
my xbox, it passes the ip address but it fails on the dns. Also I dont even have internet connection for my
computer. Every setting is pretty much automatic due to I dont really know what to put it manually.

22 kyle December 13, 2007 at 12:51 am

i hook up my laptop tht has wireless internet capabilities with my 360 and when i try to sign up for to the
DNS test it fails. i have tried eveXBOX LIVE the wired network and ip address pass but when it gets
down to the DNS test, it FAILS!!!,i have tried everything i even did something to my computer to allow
the dns to be accessed by all internet users which would include the 360. I dont even know how to find
the DNS address on my computer ive looked everywhere i could think of. CAN ANYONE HELP ME
OUT WITH THIS PLSSSS, ID REALLY APPRECIATE IT.thanks

o and if im having this problem with the wired networking then if i bought the $100 microsoft network
adapter, would i just be running into the same problems and have just wasted my money(even though the
thing is a rip off anyways!!!). Does the wireless networking adapter even need any setup or is it just plug
in and play???

23 kyle December 13, 2007 at 1:12 am

i finally found the dns server screen but the only thing tht it shows is teh ip address the dns adress looks
like this “DNS: . . . .”……… does anyone know how to get my dns adress to show up??



24 Jordyn December 17, 2007 at 6:46 am

uhh im trying to connect my wireless to my ps3 and i put in all my info that i got from the command
promt and my ip address is succeeded but then the internet connection fails and says i have an error that
occured during communication with the server. This is a DNS error.

any suggestions?

but i can connect to my neighbors belkin54g but it has a low signal so i wanna connect to my own

25 C.D. December 23, 2007 at 5:06 am

I’m trying to hook up my wii and every time I try to do a connection test it says internet setting incorrect.
Yet my PC says it is correct. HELP!

26 Boris December 31, 2007 at 4:09 pm

wow, my internet for PS3 isn’t working i found my DNS and all but when i go to test it says there is still a
problem i need help to play Call of Duty 4 online

27 Josh December 31, 2007 at 8:16 pm

ok i have the xbox 360 prob. my ip works but i cant get the dns to confirm. i have the primar but not the
secondary. does anyone know how to get it?

28 simon.j January 3, 2008 at 8:35 pm

Omg thankyou so much i needed this addres for my xbox live thanks i av bin trying for days =]

29 jdub tommy January 5, 2008 at 4:12 am

yo i got a ps3 and i cant keep it online. I get on for awhile but then it signs me out of the playstation
network. When i try to sign back on it says that there is an error ( a dns error). I cant figure this out and im
gettin really frusterated. So if you know what to do PLEASE HELP!!!!!

30 ISP January 7, 2008 at 6:15 am

A lot of post for such problem

Solution :

1. Find telephone number to your internet service provider and teach support, write it down on paper

2. Call to providers teach support, DNS adresses is the information that they shuld provide you on your
request

3. Write it down on the same piece of paper

31 matt K January 7, 2008 at 9:01 pm

I can get evrything til Dns on my Xbox i need some help

32 Anthony January 8, 2008 at 6:57 pm

ok i hav the same prob for ps3 this is exactly wat i done and i no loads of peeps have this prob.

1st. wireless

2nd. easy or custom (dunno)

3rd. wep key entered

4th. ip manual along with subnet and dns stuff
and default router and stuff.



5th. mtu auto (should i change)

6th. proxy server do not use (change?)

7th. upnp enable (dont change)

8th. settings list blah blah blah.

9th. results were ip adress succeded voila.

internet conection checking………longer then a last time gets ready to jump for joy………….uh…..(30
seconds later) fuck!!!!!!!!!!!!!! internet connection fail and thats that i need dns because it says dns error
and im from ireland thanks.

33 Anthony January 8, 2008 at 7:00 pm

the things that are definetly right are the wep key ip adress and the ssid. i not sure about the gateway or
default router though. the dns now im definetly not sure… sorry for the laughin bits above im a junoir
comedian and singer just tryn.

34 Manny January 17, 2008 at 11:20 am

I have found my dns numbers yet I still get an error saying that there was no response from my dns server
what do I do now???? email me the answer to mawabernal@yahoo.com please

35 Tim January 28, 2008 at 6:02 pm

OK I am trying to set up a static IP address on one of my home PCs so that I can configure port
forwarding on my router. To do that I need to know which DNS my IP provider uses. IP Config just gives
me the internal router IP address fro DNS (192.168.1.1) and if I use that as my DNS address it does not
work. I didn’t expect it to but I tried it anyway.

So I went to plan B and phoned my IP provider. They had absolutely no idea what I was talking about and
advised my to speak to Netgear since they made my router! Seriously, somebody at Roadrunner knows
the answer but I have no idea how to get through to them.

Any advice? Like ISP above I’m amazed that a simple task can be so difficult!

36 vivek January 28, 2008 at 7:16 pm

Tim, use following two DNS server IP – they are free and very fast

208.67.222.222
208.67.220.220

You need to open your router configuration page and add those IPs under DNS configuration

37 Quincy February 1, 2008 at 3:50 am

I am having trouble hooking up my xbox live. How do i get my IP address?>

38 Léger February 8, 2008 at 4:52 am

Alright…

so i’m trying to hook up to xbox live.

i have everything up until the DNS.

i have my DNS but it askes for a secondary one.

how or where do i recieve my secondary DNS?

—-> please email me at dragnot_36@hotmail.com if you know————or jus reply on this page



39 Benn Wood February 27, 2008 at 10:44 am

Hi,

Sorry to post this again but I am also having problems with my PS3.

I have entered all the information correctly both on Manual and automatic but still, for some reason, my
PS3 won’t even obtain an IP address. Now, forgive me for my ignorance but I do not know too much
about wireless routers or their settings!

Is there anyone that has had this problem and has been able to resolve the issue? My Router is a Netgear
DG834.

Thanks!

40 shan February 29, 2008 at 9:21 pm

rite! i have a ps3 40gig…. i want to set up my wireless connection… i have the following info already..:
IP Address.
Subnet Mask.
Default Router.
BUT NO BLOOMIN SECONDRY DNS SERVER!!
i realy am goin to throw the thing at a wall if i cant get it working soon !!!
please help

41 Glen March 8, 2008 at 4:36 pm

shan… exactly the same with me but i need both dns ffs wen i type

C:>ipconfig /all

i press enter and it just makes a new line plz help!

42 mike March 13, 2008 at 6:24 pm

i have a wireless modem and it wont let me connect to the madden online how do i do it does anyone
know call me at 861-461-6676

43 Sage March 14, 2008 at 2:29 am

to find your dns server you can log into your router. go to http://www.routerlogin.net
it will ask for username and password. The default is–
username – admin
password – password

If that doesn’t work you can always call your isp and ask what your dns server is. it’s a question they
answer all the time. hope this helps!

44 Nick March 15, 2008 at 9:42 am

when i type in command cmd the black box comes up with C> instead of C: so when i type in the rest it
wont work!!! what shall i do because when i do the other idea it dosent show me my IP address.

45 Trey March 19, 2008 at 11:32 pm

I am having a problem with hooking my psp to the internet to play socom ftb2. I found my dns but when i
test connection its says test failed. plz help me before i go insane.

46 Jesus March 22, 2008 at 6:13 am

I need help hooking up my ps3 to internet. I am having trouble finding my dns servers i can only find 1
but were can I find my second 1?

47 Sam March 27, 2008 at 1:25 am



My xbox 360 will not connect to the internet even though it has an fully working IP address. Also i’m
using a MAC so it’s difficult. please help me. I cannot find out what my DNS address is.

48 RONALDO April 3, 2008 at 1:02 pm

hey ,thanx i dont own a ps3 or a xbox but it worked for my psp thanx dude!!!!!!!

49 LAUCE April 4, 2008 at 10:05 am

i have managed to connect to the wireless connection. however, when i tried to use the internet or even
the msn messenger, i cant enter and internet says tt im not connected to internet. and msn says there is a
problem with my dns and key ports. so pls, help me. this problem has been like this since last month when
my laptop has been reformatted due to school requirements.
PLEASE RESPOND. :] SERIOUSLY NEED HELP

50 Troy April 10, 2008 at 8:27 am

I found my DNS server in my modem’s int log. people check your router log on your dsl modem. PS I
dont think the tec’s aat alot of Internet company’s know what there doing they must read out of a book or
something and cant think outside the box. Thank god I studyed Cisco

51 Bret April 24, 2008 at 4:38 pm

well really all i did to connect to xbox live was i bought a wireless adaptor for my 360 and got a wireless
router and what do u know it worked but there was a few problems like xbox live is curently unavailibe
but thats what i did so mind as well try it.

52 masum April 30, 2008 at 8:57 pm

can someone please help me! i know this is off the topic, but please help…ok this is my prob. with my
wireless connection.

” after my laptop connects with my wireless router, why is that i can’y surf the net?” it keeps saying that
“this page cannot be displayed”

its an actiontec modem/built in router..Actiontec WT704-WG.

weired part is that “when i try to connect my psp it also displays a message like “failed to communicate
with dns server”..

Finally, i also tried putting “192.168.0.1″ on my address bar to configure my modem, but nothing happens
or appears when i do that..

please help!!

53 Andrew May 9, 2008 at 6:18 pm

perfect. exactly what i was looking for thanks. (never knew about the /all feature for ipconfig.

54 michael May 18, 2008 at 5:58 pm

how da heel do i get my dns to work on my psp?

55 Muhammad Abrar May 19, 2008 at 7:03 am

Sir, I 200 Clients under Domain, i have two Domain I want to see what PC have under which Domains?
But I want to see all clients at a time.
I want to see pc1 have domain IP 172.17.0.4
and PC2 have 172.17.0.7

Thanks

56 Prakasam June 2, 2008 at 5:19 am

Dear,



What is a DNS Server?

57 Tom June 19, 2008 at 6:00 pm

outstanding explanation
clear, helpful, and best of all it worked!!!

58 ryan June 20, 2008 at 12:39 pm

i done everything for xbox live excpet DNS server i done /ipconfig/all thing i got DNS servers but they
wont work so if anyone can help me post on this formun please thanks.

59 Chi-Chi July 7, 2008 at 5:07 pm

yea i hve the same problem on July 3,i wuz playin DMC4 w/no problem later on durin the day it wuz not
connecting 2 the network n it kept on askin 4 an IP address,Default router,primary n secondary dns.But
yet i can still play my demoez no problem. Then it sayz couldnt obtain IP address n really i dnt kno wut
the hell 2 do n i jus got it thiz yr.in Jan. or Feb. somebody plsz help me out i miss DMC4 im bout 2 set
thiz freakin thing on fire T.T

60 barry July 9, 2008 at 2:23 am

hi can someone tell me why…when i download a song of lime wire i get 5-600 kbs, and when i try to
open a web page it takes about 1-2 minutes?i cant figure this out, can someone help please i use windows
vista and and im on a wireless network with a bunch of workers using the same network.

61 Greg July 18, 2008 at 6:28 pm

Okay, well. I found my both my DNS server addresses, and I typed them in, but it still wont connect…

62 Marc July 19, 2008 at 8:33 pm

Hey Ppl I Got Everything Done Until It Got To Dns I Typed In My Pcs Dns And It Still Said Failed !
Sum1 Plz Help Me =[

63 PixieQ July 29, 2008 at 5:56 am

please help me someone.

i have a wireless internet connection which is connected to my household’s router. the wireless
connection was having trouble getting an ip address, but when i used the wired connection it worked fine.

then i used command – ipconfig/release [enter] ipconfig/renew [enter] and it found the ip address.

now i have discovered that it hasn’t got a dns server, but again the wired connection has, and works. i
have tried ipconfig/all, but that just loses me my ip address.

if anyone can help, it would be really appreciated.

64 satya August 1, 2008 at 4:11 pm

how can i know that in my LAN, internet is available
or not???????
how can i config my machine to use it????????

65 Juan August 4, 2008 at 4:17 pm

im trying to go on xboxlive on my xbox360 but it cant find the dns sever please e-mail me at
dbzextreame@hotmail.com

66 Ben August 11, 2008 at 10:26 am

i have the saaaaaaam problem as all of you guys
the stuiped dns severs dont work. i have tryed any and all sugestions by all of you + microsoft and
xbox.com i need help



i already threw the controller at the wall and dented it because this is so frustrating

also is there a way to like download the updates onto ur computer, put them on a usb and then put them on
ur xbox?

67 faisal August 13, 2008 at 12:42 pm

i have a problem with my adminitrator
i want to change my ID,sabnet and DNS but i cant
coz i have no privileges to to change them
if u all have any idea plzz tell me
thankssssssssssssssssssssssssss

68 Josiah August 21, 2008 at 9:13 pm

I am having a really hard time getting my PS2 online.. i know no one plays PS2 online anymore but i can
get the LAN connection to work but not the internet connection…1st- Is there a difference? and 2nd..
everytime i try the internet connection it says no DNS Server found (-612).. I have both the secondary and
primary DNS numbers in and it still wont work.. please explain

THANKS

69 HULK August 23, 2008 at 5:47 am

Hi, I want to know how can I get my DNS server address in C++ for windows platform?


hi can someone help me im trying ipconfig/all but it just ses disconnected and dats it no ip but theres dns
servsers only

71 binod August 27, 2008 at 3:41 pm

hi,
My system is not coming internet. May you help me?

72 Sirouchalot@hotmail.com August 31, 2008 at 2:15 pm

Okay, for the past 2 days my Wifi been saying DNS Server is down I’ve searched EVERYWHERE to
find out how to fix played with router settings , you name I’ve basically done it… It will still acting up,
not really mine Stealing it >=) but yeah..
Version Info
Firmware Version
DX-WEGRTR_US_1.01.08
Boot Version
v1.02
Hardware
DX-WEGRTR v1000
Serial No.
20738DXER06389

LAN Settings
LAN/WLAN MAC
00:1c:df:0c:f1:5c
IP address
192.168.2.1
Subnet mask
255.255.255.0
DHCP Server
Enabled
Internet Settings
WAN MAC address
00:1c:df:0c:f1:5d
Connection Type



Dynamic
Subnet mask

Wan IP

Default gateway

DNS Address
208.67.222.220
208.67.220.222

Features
NAT
Enabled
Firewall Settings
Enabled
SSID
Dynex
Security
Disabled
WPS
Enabled

What it says, I have NOOOO clue what any of it really means but hey… I need it fixed Asap, only On
here thanks to a Friend… But Please Help out, Much appreciation. BTW the DNS is originally.
192.168.2.1 FYI…

73 Gregg September 5, 2008 at 12:28 pm

For those with an ActionTec router the address to get to that router is actually 192.168.1.1, which differs
from the Linksys ones at 192.168.0.1; same logon credentials.

74 shamal September 13, 2008 at 4:17 pm

ok right now i am struggling to hook my internet upto myy ps3 when but when i test the connection it
read my IP address and then is says failed this is and DNS error (80710102) and its really pissing me of
can any 1 help? ( bu the way i use wried connection) =D

75 reyoung October 5, 2008 at 4:56 am

I’m bummed so I thought maybe if I can help someone out I’ll feel a bit better, I have a PS3 connected
through a router ( it really doesnot matter which company is your ISP – AT&T – Verizon – or if you have
FIOS or DSL, if you have dial-up it would be so slow it is not worth the effort. Anyway, I need a little
info to help you out…
1) How are you connected to the Internet ?

2) The paragraph below can be disregarded if you are using a router and you can turn on your PS3 and go
to the Network settings screen on the PS3.
From there if you can set DHCP, you will not need to manually set an internal IP address or even know
what your DNS address is. That is the purpose of DHCP it finds all of that for you and automatically
gives you an unused IP address in the 192.168.x.x octet. You will alos want to use UPnP (aka Plug and
Pray-by some) it’s really not that bad. With those 2 set ON, you should be able to make a connection. If
you need more help lemme know. rey MCSE

(I just named the 3 of the primary methods). If you have an actiontec router the advice from Gregg
regarding using 192.168.1.1 is absolutely correct. Other routers, Netgear, Linksys … use 192.1678.0.1.
Once you enter that into your PC browser (IE or firefox or…) you should get a login screen, your manual
will give you the ID and PW to logon. Once you have that done you are about 1/3 done.

76 jose October 5, 2008 at 10:16 pm

when i type ipconfig it says that ipconfig is not recognize as an internal or external or external command

77 Gauar October 8, 2008 at 11:17 am



it is cool and helping stuff

78 james October 8, 2008 at 2:42 pm

hey ppl. my xbox confirms my IP address but fails at the DNS servers i know my DNS primary and
secondary. but it still doesnt work plz email me help PLZ

marneysdisco@hotmail.co.uk

79 Anand October 11, 2008 at 4:46 pm

i’m using Bsnl willphone and internet connection but rapidshare don’t using by me.the file download can
be displayed error.your IP Address is download
.so i have own ip address….so how will i create IP address..pls tell about creating of own ip address with
dns server no

80 Anand October 11, 2008 at 5:06 pm

i’m using Bsnl willphone and internet connection but rapidshare don’t using by me.the file download can
be displayed error.your IP Address is download
.so i have own ip address….so how will i create IP address..pls tell about creating of own ip address with
dns server no

81 bernhard October 20, 2008 at 10:17 am

i want to set up my wireless connection… i have the following info already..:
IP Address: 192.168.7.1
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.7.1
when i test the connection it read my IP address and then is says failed this is and DNS error
May you help me?

82 Margrethe valdemarsdatter Jr October 26, 2008 at 7:54 am

In my place,when we are to purchase our computer all is window ready, we just specify what we want and
being custumized according to our needs. My first window for i dont know what happened has been off
all been remain was a rebbot in the screen, so I had to return my drum to the shop where I purchaced. All
my work on Acad and documentation has been deleted. When My computer arrived, I had to upgrade my
window to IE8 as latest as possible. Now In this Island of Mindanao God forbidden country I’m Lan
Connected. When Im downloading IE8 my server slowed I thought when I click the download was not
registered so I click again and my server gone. I go back to microsoft and click again. What appeared that
MY DNS was blocked due to internet abused! Jeus Christ! how well I know ! I actually didnot able to
download IE8 since all i recieved was a warning of a malicious content from My security tool on my
window. What I did I just write my friend and ask for IE8 adds on.

Their must be a certain policy on this over paranoia DNS over the web. Just because we are from this God
Forbidden Country. That DNS must also be aware respect of every person identity and its pureness of
truth. That abuses of Power over end users should not be tolerated. You can actually scan my computer
remotely what have been I am doin. And our clenliness in person and privacy must also be respected. I am
not either a politician in my place nor see me hovering with those currupt people. You must also aware of
your technology extent and limitations that to block person DNS must be first submitted to court order
before doing it. Not because you are DNS you are to put things and rule of law in your own hands to your
wrong impressions and swell headedness.

Signed
icrown of denmark and france

83 taylor November 9, 2008 at 10:27 pm

for connecting to xbox 360 live what is my wep and how do i findit

84 craig skitrll November 10, 2008 at 8:41 pm

hi this helps for u on xbox throw ur xbox and router through a window it helped my stress



85 Nate November 12, 2008 at 3:55 am

HEY WHEN YOU DO THE CMD THING DONT PUT C: JUST PUT “ipconfig/all” AND IT WORKS
=]

86 BrainBUG November 14, 2008 at 5:19 am

Thanks a lot this was a lot more useful ! Very well explained and detailed !

87 saurabh kotwal November 15, 2008 at 3:49 pm

can someone help me to find the DNS SERVER . my ip address is 169.254.70.29

88 saurabh kotwal November 15, 2008 at 4:06 pm

plz some one help to find the dns server
ip address is 169.254.70.29
subnet mask is 255.255.0.0

plz help

89 Matt November 16, 2008 at 8:57 pm

hey guys my xbox live is still completely crapped up i have tryed everything the past few days to find out
my Dns server but have no luck.
if any1 has any ideas plz find time to email me at mattbethell888@hotmail.co.uk
thanx

90 Nate November 22, 2008 at 5:40 am

Vivek i have changed my DNS servers to

208.67.222.222
208.67.220.220

and then on my xbox when im trying to access live i test my connection and it keeps saying failed on the
DNS section.

“Message”
DNS Lookup Status: A DNS server could not be reached please verify the DNS setting for this network
configuration.

please help me…im useingg a windows XXP laptop…im good w. computers and all its just this isnt
workin and im getting “PO”ed

91 CJ December 3, 2008 at 8:21 pm

Hi. I am trying to connect my PS3. Got everything except 2nd DNS server. How do you get this? I tried
nslookup on the command screen and it said “default servers are not available” and “non-existent
domain.”
Thanks, would be great if you could post a supply!

92 reenu yadav December 6, 2008 at 10:13 am

thanx…. ur instructions helped me a lot……

93 Dak December 9, 2008 at 10:03 pm

Sounds like a lot of guys trying to connect their gaming rigs to the Internet. You may have to set up a
router (with either your PC’s or rig’s NIC MAC address cloned) between your gaming rig and your
Internet modem. The reason is that your ISP might initially redirect you and deny you Internet access if
they cannot locate your rig’s NIC MAC address. You’d have to start a web browser, navigate to their site,
and authorise your MAC address.



An I.P. address of 169.254.x.x is invalid; it means that your hardware cannot locate a DHCP server to
retrieve settings. This could be due to a faulty cable, a bad network card, a broken plug or outlet, your ISP
being down momentarily, power to your modem being off, etc. There’s no quick advice to fixing a
problem like this aside from “Investigate”. Yes – this means you’ll have to look, to think, to reason, and
to research. You may even have to toggle power off and on for your modem, your switch / router, and / or
your rig.

Each ISP will have different numbers for their DNS servers; the “208.x.x.x” given above will only work
for customers of whatever company that is. Call up your company and get the information from them if
you have static setup. If it’s dynamic, set your network card to dynamic and you’re laughing, provided the
company has registered your NICs MAC address.

94 Tayler December 14, 2008 at 7:51 pm

You dont need to call your ISP, nor do you need to be computer savvy to get this to work. The simplest
way to do it, is to make your xbox set it all automatically, then write the IP, the gateway and the subnet
mask down. Then type those same numbers back in, but change the last digits of your ip to whatever youd
like between 2 and 254. so if your IP is 198.164.2.2, change it to 198.164.2.200 and keep the subnet and
the gateway the same. Then on your computer or laptop use the run prompt and type cmd
This will bring up the DOS Prompt and the under c:, type ipconfig /all (yes there is a space after config.)
This will list your primary and secondary dns, you may have to scroll up though. Then just reset your
modem and router and test your connection. It should work beautifully. I just finished doing it for two of
my xboxes and it works fine. Good luck

95 CJ December 19, 2008 at 11:44 pm

My xbox live isn’t working i put the dns and ip stuff in and it still isn’t connecting. help?

96 casey December 24, 2008 at 3:36 am

plz help i do not know how to set up my xbox360 to Internet it keeps asking for my ip addrees and subnet
mask plz help

97 casey December 24, 2008 at 3:41 am

and im prety dum at computers so plz say it the easey way

98 paolo December 25, 2008 at 2:38 am

hi i have a problem of my internet connecttion in playstation 3, i have my dns server .but i tried to connect
on it .it didn’t work ? can u please help me .. how to get my dns server . thank u …

99 luigi December 25, 2008 at 9:00 am

how do i do the dns thing?????help me plzzzzzzzzzzzz

100 dennie December 25, 2008 at 12:26 pm

thanks very much…:)

101 Zak December 27, 2008 at 8:00 pm

yeah except when i test my xbox live it says it cant find my IP adress but i put it in idk if i got it from the
wrong place so it might be wrong but i need 2 fill in the 2 dns’ too. so confused i doubt ill ever get my
live going.

102 Johnnyb December 27, 2008 at 8:17 pm

Hey guys, if you want to set up the PS3 internet connection and you need to manually put in the DNS first
and secondary code, then this is how you do it. First go to control panel, then go to Network Connections,
then go to Local Area Connection, the on the status page, click details and it should be displayed on there.
this was done on my Windows XP computer.

103 Regulusx December 27, 2008 at 11:05 pm



I need to change my DNS but I don’t know how to. Can this be done at home? If so, how? If not, who do
I contact to change it? Qq

104 Bryan December 31, 2008 at 3:07 am

For those having trouble with connecting your wireless to your PS3, I have a tip on getting the
information that you need.

I too was having issues connecting and it seemed like every thing I did, gave me different SUB numbers,
Default Router numbers and Primary DNS numbers. I finally stopped messing around with it and took my
PS3 into the room where my computer/router is at. I hooked up the PS3 to the TV and then plugged the
ethernet cable into the Playstation. I proceeded to do the internet setup only this time I selected to connect
using a wire. It ran through the process and when I was finished, I went back to the settings and checked
the connection status which listed all the correct numbers.

Now I was able to move my PS3 back into my room and enter the correct information to establish a
wireless connection.

Some of you may also have a firewall set up in your Network Connections which is preventing your PS3
from connecting to the host.

105 luke January 3, 2009 at 8:18 pm

does anyone know how to hook up a ps3 to verizon internet?? i can not figure it out and im getting mad !

106 nick January 4, 2009 at 8:17 pm

i did what you told me me but it only said the dns i need th primary dns server and the secondary one

107 nick January 4, 2009 at 8:19 pm

it for xbox 360 live help me!

108 bakhtiar January 9, 2009 at 8:23 am

hi i am in the Iran ther some web site are filter how i can see my favorite website
that they are filter by iran?

please help me……

109 Icekirby99 January 11, 2009 at 5:22 pm

My IP address is the same as my DNS server address. What’s Wrong?

110 Chad January 12, 2009 at 7:34 am

Hi there I’m trying to connect my XBOX 360 to live but it stops at DNS (Not Found). I don’t msdos, cant
search for the cmd and in the local area connection can’t get into it to determine what the DNS is. If i can
get some advice on how I can go about obtaining it that would be muchly appreciated

111 Allan January 12, 2009 at 12:16 pm

Could someone actully tell me me who do connect a PS3 to the network.
A step by step idiot proof guide would be good

Thanks

112 jah January 14, 2009 at 11:59 pm

this worked like a charm thank you very much!. now i can finally ping my webserver!

113 luke January 17, 2009 at 8:17 pm

Hi, i am trying to connect to xbox live but my dns keeps failing how do i find it but when i put my ethnet
cable in the router it works on the ip but the dns keeps failing.



114 kevin January 20, 2009 at 6:51 am

well that sounds like we all are havin the same trouble. all with game systems n stuff.

115 samir January 20, 2009 at 8:24 am

.i have a preferred dns ip and alternate dns ip how can i connect inter to client to my local server ip with
out proxy.

116 sick kid January 22, 2009 at 5:24 pm

i’m also trying to hook up my PS3 for internet use and it does the DNS crap. someone smart please tell
me how to do this

117 kOi January 23, 2009 at 1:01 pm

i have trouble connecting to other website because of a Failed DNS server.. does it also indicate a
problem in my motherboard?? plsss help…

118 Dan January 24, 2009 at 12:14 pm

please help, i have no idea were to find a DNS for primary and secondary, ive looked all ove the web im
only 13 and i really need some child freindly advice to find the 2 DNS without having to phone up. Please
Help!

119 dan January 26, 2009 at 9:15 pm

hey im trying to hook my xbox to xbox live and i am using a linksys router and evry thing is good intill
the stupid dns thing and it says failed i tryed everything and it still isn’t working idk what to do
HELP!!!!!!

120 hybrid January 31, 2009 at 11:36 pm

Most ppl here seem to be missing the point with there console eg rtfm as in port forwarding etc . When
you use a router learn about the settings by default a router acts like a firewall(and is one) unless you
make an exception eg xbox psp 360 ps3( theres traffic in and theres out ). So xbox live etc all use certain
ports which need to be put in your router settings hence failing the tests when trying to connect .
Also open browser log into your router and you should find your dns server ip address etc as the xbox is
not connecting to your pc so why look for your pc ip dns etc your console is connecting through the router
almost a mini pc in its own right .

121 Jon January 31, 2009 at 11:40 pm

hey im trying to connect my playstation 3 so i can play online, when i do a internet connection test, it fails
and it says it was a DNS error, i have no idea what this means and i would love someone to help me,
please

122 jetpack333 February 12, 2009 at 3:28 am

anyways type in ipconfig /all

should look like taht chart .. the second dns server is listed under the first 1

123 Andrew February 14, 2009 at 11:34 pm

I keep typing in my DNS Server number for me ps2 but it keeps saying “Connection attempt has timed
out” after 5-10 seconds of it searching, what should I do?

124 Jeff February 15, 2009 at 6:48 pm

i know that people dont play ps2 that often anymore but i want to hook it up online. i have the ip adress
but i need the password and the dns server thing. plz help.

125 Hector February 16, 2009 at 12:45 am



I have friends who play XBOX360 on live n im the only 1 who don’t have 1 because i don’t know my
primary n secondary DNS. plz help me

126 bamshap February 17, 2009 at 3:49 am

I want a software of networking pakage like that i would do all think by ofline please help me

127 Lat February 19, 2009 at 6:47 pm

Thanks a lot!

128 chuck jones February 23, 2009 at 2:03 am

im trying to hook up my ps3 to the internet and then i perform the test connection it says ip address
succeded and then says dns failed and goes on below to say there is an error with the dns connection.

129 jOHN'Y 1 March 5, 2009 at 3:06 am

I NEED HELP GETING MY PSP INTERNET WORKING

130 Eddy11001002 March 8, 2009 at 1:29 pm

I am trying to hook up my xbox 360 to live, because i just got a new comcast modem yesterday. I found
the Ip adress, Subnet ,and Default gateway. All I need is the DNS… thats the problem. I tried to have it
set to automatic, but it wouldn’t work, so I found my DNS thru Command Prompt(MS DOS). There are 3
DNS sever numbers, and none of them work. I tried everything. any help would be greatly appreciated.

131 colt March 8, 2009 at 5:16 pm

ya im trying to get my xbox 360 to online and im ploged in to the router and evey thing is good until the
dns plz help

132 brane March 10, 2009 at 10:27 pm

mybe someone can help me,,I work with Virtual PC machine, and i install him on my pc,
on him i install Windows XP, then i copy 4 time.They all are on Virtual PC.
Now I have 5 computers, i am doing network and it work ok, i call on cmd ,, ping ip-s,
evrything work.I am doing ipconfig/all , and evrything is ok, working properly.
I must to do this, make this for example….
one PC i call frst.bb, he have two conection frst.me.bb and frst.you.bb,, this frst.you.bb have conection
with more two PC ,,frst.you.yours.bb and frst.you.years.bb,,,

now what i have or do to came this names frst, and all of them,,
i use bind9, can someone help me please, i was reed so meny text file, but i nower reed and andersten how
make domen names on the lan,how doing this hierarhy of PC ,
i hope that someone andrsten what i am writing
thanks

133 Don March 15, 2009 at 4:50 pm

i am getting a “clearing DNS cache” error when i try to repair my internet connection. What should I do?

134 crooks March 24, 2009 at 12:24 pm

hi… I had problem following a virus scan wherein i lost access to internet browsers like IE,Mozilla,Opera
and Chrome. but my torrents were active and downloading. Only clue was that a DNS problem occured
and error 105 was displayed on attempt in chrome…. and it was the same case both in XP and Vista. I
was really worried but this helped me really…. I found out my DNS specifications through the wireless
connection in my XP which was still working(only after unplugging LAN, wireless didn’t work
simultaneously with LAN) I changed the LAN settings with all the particulars in XP, followed by
vista..Both wworking really nice now… thanks

135 Sean March 25, 2009 at 6:00 am



Ok I have tried every thing i know both of my dns number but when i put them in my ps3 they dont work.
i have read all the comment help and tried to find another number but they wouldnt work. whats wierd to
me is that i was able to connect earlier today please help

136 Mohd Rizwan Ahmed March 25, 2009 at 6:30 am

i wana copmlate networking notes with mcse detalis

137 N. Zaman Ahmed March 25, 2009 at 11:47 am

I tried ipconfig/all. in cmd. and typed in Local area connection/properties/Internet Protocol/properties –
DNS, IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default gateway.

It works. fine.

138 po po March 26, 2009 at 5:42 pm

i cant get my fucking nintendo ds to work thruogh any thing i need a lot of help please help
meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

139 Armando Vargas March 30, 2009 at 1:29 am

well im having a prob with my xbox 360 to and i found my DNS just when i put it in there it wont work
and i got 3 DNS server and i put those in there and it dosent work i need help T.T

140 tahirul April 4, 2009 at 8:11 pm

hey
im trying to get a internet connection on my psp
i put in my dns and everything and test the connection
but it keeps on saying “a connection error has occured
thekeyinformation exchange has timed out.”
what do i do?

141 mark April 5, 2009 at 12:57 pm

I am trying to work at home. I need to know if I have a high speed internet servise. If not, I need to switch
to a high speed internet provider. I am also trying to watch a vidio clip sent to me by my employer but
dont know how to make it play and dont know how to turn on speakers. Can you help

142 Danny April 13, 2009 at 6:35 am

hey, my xbox live suddenly stopped working and i said test connection but it says the same thing over and
over again that my ip adress in wrong when its not i have it on automatic and it says tht it cant connect,
any help please, it used to work but 1 day it just stopped, i am really pissed off now caz im wasting my
money paying for xbox live, if any1 thinks they can help me email {EMAIL_ID_REMOVED} or if you
have msn add {EMAIL_ID_REMOVED} please i really need help, thanks.

143 Jodo April 17, 2009 at 7:02 am

I was having the same problem as a lot of you. I was getting those dns errors while trying to connect to
Xbox live. Apparently the MAC address is where the hang up is. It was for me anyway. If you run the
ipconfig the MAC address is next to where it says physical address. Enter that address into your Xbox
Live MAC settings and try it.

I think it has to do with the fact that I was connecting directly to the modem. Not sure if it would have
been a problem if I was using a router.

144 ritchie April 24, 2009 at 2:10 am

hi,the isp wont gave the dns…i have a problem my ps3 can’t connect to internet because there is no
dns….i’am using an wireless connection

thanks



145 V.Balaviswanathan April 29, 2009 at 1:55 pm

Hi Nixcraft

Thanks for all the information and I have a doubt

How to port forward in Linux (all distro plz if it is going to be different)

146 Vivek Gite April 29, 2009 at 2:24 pm

Use iptables to forward port to internal system. See this FAQ for more info.

147 nandakishore May 8, 2009 at 8:20 am

best and simple in 3 steps way to find the ip and dns address : just go to windows start button ,click run,
type cmd or command,then enter, nowyou can find the c: propmt screen in black, type ipconfig/all ,enter
its u r address.

148 CRAIG May 8, 2009 at 5:54 pm

I Have A Xbox360 And I Wanna Know How To Input My DNS Settings !!! Someone HELP!

149 Jenna May 10, 2009 at 3:42 am

I am trying to hook up my blu-ray player and i am setting up the wireless connection and i tried to get my
dns number, but i don’t know where to find it.

150 Teemu in FINLAND May 17, 2009 at 12:34 pm

Thanks!! Now i can play my with my Xbox 360 in inthernet!!

151 sam June 3, 2009 at 9:24 am

hey thank u vivek so much i used the dns server u gave for a static ip address and they work and like you
said there fast also. ty!

152 PAGOTA June 8, 2009 at 7:54 pm

OMFG!!!!!!!!!! ONE DAY I WAS PLAYING ON XBOX LIVE THE NEXT DAY I CANT
EVERYTHING IS FINE EXCEPT THE DNS SETTINGS!!!!!!! THIS INFO THAT THIS WEBSITET
GAVE ME SUCKS!!! i have a windows vista laptop i did what it said to do nothing please tell me how to
find the dns settings I HAVENT BEEN ABLE TO GO ON XBOX LIVE FOR LIKE A
MONTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

-Kevin A.K.A. -Pagota

153 PAGOTA June 8, 2009 at 8:00 pm

nevermind i read nandakishore’s comment and it worked thank you

154 eric and alex June 11, 2009 at 11:46 pm

what do i do with three DNS servers????????????

155 Abel June 17, 2009 at 4:15 am

I have tried getting online with my ps3 a while and i still cant figure it out
i have tried evryhing from this site to other sites
I obtain the IP address but the internet connection fails.
I can get online wiht my nieghors linsky but has bad signal
It was working for a little than stoped

If you have any information email me at {snip_email_id}

156 Atul June 20, 2009 at 4:32 am



hiii thnx i got my DNS Address very easily, if u have some more geeky tricks for net then plzz do send
me.

157 Ali June 21, 2009 at 12:18 am

Yowww i iz tryin 2 set ma internet up for ma ps3 yhh buh it wnt let me cuz it sayin dah dere is a dns error
n i dnt no wah ma numba is cud u tell me how to get it

158 trevor June 23, 2009 at 8:17 pm

i need help finding my dns addresses it sais my ip address succeeded and then after a about 30 seconds it
sais failed and it said it is because of my dns

159 magic_stick June 28, 2009 at 3:48 pm

My brother had problems connecting to xbox live so i told him to try this and it worked the missing part
was the part 5,12,13 & 14 the MAC address
hope this helps some of you guys

Use this to solve the DNS not resolved error:
1. Click the “Start” button on your desktop
2. Click “Run”
3. Type “cmd” if you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, otherwise use “command”
4. Type “ipconfig/all ” if you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, otherwise use “winipcfg”
5. When you get to your default enabled connection copy down the letter/number sequence called the
“Physical Address” or “MAC Address”, and the “DNS Servers”
6. Unplug your modem
7. Turn on your Xbox without a disc in the drive
8. Go to “Settings”
9. Go to “Network Settings”
10. Go to “DNS settings”
11. Enter the DNS settings you copied down then apply the changes
12. Go to “Advanced”
13. Go to “MAC address”
14. Input that letter and number sequence
15. Press “ok”
16. Connect your Xbox to your modem

160 Andrew June 28, 2009 at 11:26 pm

Hey, listen, if anyone could help meh with my DNS Server, my computer is really an Acer so all of this
stuff is different, I got my IP Address but when it comes to DNS Server is says it failed, if anyone knows
how to see the Primary and Alternative DNS Server for an Acer Computer please E-Mail
“{snipr@no_email_id}”

161 Christine Scott June 29, 2009 at 3:58 pm

Hello

The problem we are having here is that when I click on a link or go to click on certain websites like
Microsoft Download Center link; the internet access doesn’t work and I can’t browse. Do you know how
to fix this problem. Please email me back.

Thank you.
Christine

162 cody July 3, 2009 at 9:21 pm

my ps3 keeps on failing on the internet connection and it says dns error how do i fix it

163 austin July 12, 2009 at 7:53 am

yep same here cody i am trying to get my ps3 to get to type 2 not type 3 cuz i need it to join servers on
call of duty waw anyways i was fucking around and i lost my dns codes shit then i tryed to sign in and it



said error same ol shit anyways now i cant find them and i need them soomebody post a comment on how
to get type 23 to type 2

thx austin

164 Mitchell Smith July 15, 2009 at 9:03 pm

it wont let me connect with my xbox its asking for my secondary dns server but i only know what my first
one is what can i do to find the secondary dns server?

165 Alex July 18, 2009 at 5:19 pm

im trying to set up my ps3 to the internet and i’ve used the steps to find my dns servers but they didnt
work the codes for the dns primary and secondary were both the same as my default gateway

something tells me that thats wrong

166 manoj July 20, 2009 at 4:14 am

hello boss i am unable to find how to chage my dns ip adress and acess to the internet plz help me fast i
am bother more in chnging ip adress of domain name system

167 ramsay July 20, 2009 at 10:05 am

plzzzzzz sumone i need help about dns error on my ps3 i havent played online for 1 year and im so pissed
so plzz can sumone help wit dis stuid dns erro shit

168 Tony July 20, 2009 at 6:32 pm

Hey I’m having problems with my ps3 about the dns I know I have tried everything but doesn’t work I
have tried your instructions a doesn’t work if there is somebody that can help me please email me
bjoker316@gmail.com thank you.

169 Jerry July 27, 2009 at 4:57 am

Hi you can just use your DEFAULT GATEWAY in place of your ACTUAL DNS IP’s..you can find the
Default Gateway by the above method and in IPCONFIG /ALL you should see Default Gateway (Routers
IP). This acts as a relay of your Actual DNS IP;’s but it is always Best to try and use your Actula DNS
IP’s..

You need only 1 entry in the DNS IP leave the 2nd BLANK..

170 reese July 29, 2009 at 2:53 am

when I type in the default gateway in the address bar I keep on getting it’s a broken link. what should I
do? what is the problem??

171 keith July 31, 2009 at 3:23 am

Im trying to get internet access on my playsation 3 and everything is going well until it checks the DNS
Server Address. I’ve taken all the steps to find the DNS Server Address and put it into my playstation 3
system but there’s still an error for some odd reason.

This is what it says: An error occured during communictaion with the server.
This is a DNS error (80710102)

Now what does that mean and what should I do?

172 akash August 2, 2009 at 10:37 am

hey dude firstly i got into the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) so there mistakenly i selected “obtain an ip
address automatically” due to which i lost the whole information written below about my ip address and
dns server and each and every thing written there so kindly reply me how can i get the same information



again as i have selected obtain automatically ip address so it is making the internet slow please do reply
me whether on my e-mail or on this site!!!!!

173 darealjsk August 3, 2009 at 11:43 am

WHATS UP FELLAS. I CANT HOOK UP TO THE INTERNET WITH PS2, IT KEEPS SAYING NOT
CONNECTED TO DNS SERVER, WHAT AM I DOING WRONG? ALL THE CABLES R
GOOD.WHEN I CHECK THE INTERNET CONNECTION ITS ALL GOOD, BUT WONT ALLOW
ME TO PLAY BECAUSE A DNS ERROR, PLZZZZZZZZ HELPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!


im tryng to connect my xbox 360 t live using the wireless adaptor. i have my ip, gateway, subnet mask
and both my dns however when i go to test connection all i ever get is something about a static ip? can
you help me please

175 kedric August 20, 2009 at 3:11 pm

i have a problem with my ps3 when i plug my ethernet card to my router
to my ps3 the green light is not working anymore but when i plug it to my
cumputer to my ps3 the green light is on…..someone please tell me what going on….

176 Akhilesh August 28, 2009 at 5:26 pm

how to find dns server ?because I want to see that any site come(rediff,google,yahoo etc) to my computer
of which dns server to come?I was used the tracert command then i see the only for my dns server then i
never see the who’s next dns server .

177 john August 29, 2009 at 7:52 pm

i have a esktop computer with a dsl server and i got the ip address but can’t connect to the internet using
my laptop. i tried using the instructions but none of them works. can u please help? thanks.

178 MicrosoftEnemyNo1 September 7, 2009 at 7:33 pm

Got my Dns server address and manually entered in the configuration menu as instructed but I still get the
same message. It seems to connect to the network but when it trys to connect to the internet it says it’s
unable to connect WHY? …I’ve tried 3 different modems and none of them can connect!

179 Tracy September 8, 2009 at 2:04 am

I was givin a router from a friend. I went to the router site to install a WEP to secure my internet, but then
it asks me for a Network Key when I try to sign onto the internet. Where do I get my Network Key from?
Some one please help me as my neighbors are stealling my internet from me…..

180 Kyriel September 16, 2009 at 3:57 pm

HAHA! no one really seems to be getting past the basics here….

my problem (not that i expect anyone to respond – but i’ll be REALLY PLEASED IF THEY DO! :D) is
that my DNS is lsited as the same as my default gateway, because everything’s routed (through my
router). my router’s IP won’t give me my real DNS, or if it will i don’t know where to look (i’ve looked
everywhere). my router is a Huawei EchoLifeHG520s. any solutions? i will love forever the person who
helps me solve this problem !!

181 Alex September 16, 2009 at 7:37 pm

Kyriel my ip is also the same as the default gateway but that doesnt matter.
My router worked for my ps3 and ds ladt year but now they dont so the only thing you can do is call your
internet service provider and if all else fails get a new linksys routers those are good for linking different
systems.

182 Jerry September 16, 2009 at 10:22 pm



Hi well the basics are a good place to start lol.. anyhow you can just use your DEFAULT GATEWAY as
your DNS IP. what this does is your router is acting as a relay for the actual DNS IP’s and you need only
fill in 1 DNS IP ;)

183 Yaniv September 27, 2009 at 5:57 am

Hey there I am having the same problem as everyone who has been writing in. My xbox 360 crashed
while I was playing CoD4 when I restarted it I was unable to connect to Xbox live it kept on telling me to
check my MTU, which I did in the router, then it said port 3074 may be blocked which I opened up in the
router, then I got ICMP not responses. I had a tech from my isp provider come out and help but still no
joy. After a week of playing around with different settings both on the xbox and in the router it finally
worked only to crash again and now can’t sign in again. The same message port 3074 may be blocked
which is rubbish.
I didn’t change any settings when the game crashed so why would it say that??? Even though now I have
been changing settings both in the xbox and router I am still unable to connect to xbox live. I think the
server is down but microsoft are not telling us.

184 hunter September 27, 2009 at 10:09 pm

hi people when i try to connect to xbox live on my xbox 360 it says my network adapter is wired but than
when it gets to my IP Adress it says it fails plz email me with any info at hamo298@gmail.com i no my
email is weird.

185 Yaniv September 28, 2009 at 10:38 am

hunter if you want to know your DNS server then go to start run on your pc type cmd and press enter. you
will get a black screen. type cd and press enter the type cls and press enter.
Then type ipconfig /all (note there is a space after the ipconfig)press enter and it will show you your ip
address and dns which dns is at the bottom. Hope this helps.

186 hunter September 28, 2009 at 10:05 pm

thanks yaniv that really helped me alot.thanks again for your help.

187 shug October 9, 2009 at 7:14 pm

hi, i cant seem to get onto yahoo games get right till end then nothing ….. java updated aswell never
happened b4 …. can someone please helpme ty

188 saggu October 16, 2009 at 8:22 am

hiiiii …… very essy to use….

189 saggu October 16, 2009 at 8:22 am

how to find dns server ?because I want to see that any site come(rediff,google,yahoo etc) to my computer
of which dns server to come?I was used the tracert command then i see the only for my dns server then i
never see the who’s next dns server .

190 noopur October 25, 2009 at 8:03 am

hey! i learned to see my ip address and dns address. It’s really helpful for me to know this to increase my
knowledge.

191 noopur October 25, 2009 at 8:06 am

how to trace the email id of anyone?

192 Cathal October 25, 2009 at 8:54 pm

Dear yaniv
my dns dose not show up
can you hlp me



193 Andy October 28, 2009 at 2:42 am

I tried all the ipconfig/all my DNS code wont show up i can se my ip address but no DNS can someone
please help

194 Jerry October 28, 2009 at 10:06 am

Andy check post 166 by me or also try this website:

http://private.dnsstuff.com/tools/aboutyou.ch

you may need to refresh the page several times.. OR if you log into your Router and goto Status the DNS
IP’s should be there too ;)

195 leola October 30, 2009 at 8:38 pm

i have the same problem as everyone else lol. im trying to connect my xbox 360 to my dsl. i just need the
DNS settings. i tried all the numbers u guys suggested but none worked. is anyone useing dsl extreme
btw?

196 2PAC October 31, 2009 at 5:42 am

THNX BRO’s

197 Wizz November 25, 2009 at 6:03 am

The main issue is most people need to make sure they are connected directly to the router that converts
their cable signal or phone sig to the internet. If you ipconfig /all while connected to an external wireless
router or LAN router your dns is not the same. Most people are not directly connected to their router. You
must locate the “actual” router to get the dns settings you need…. my suggestion. Grab a laptop and an
ethernet cable and plug directly into the ISP’s router. Command prompt… config /all and copy down all
the addressing including MAC address. The MAC address comes in handy sometimes with multiple
routers. Sometimes the default is set and you want to make sure the information is being routed to the
routers MAC and not the default.
Hope this helps … mostly reiterating allot of what has been said.

198 harry November 26, 2009 at 12:27 pm

ok, im trying to connect my xbox to xbox live via a ethernet cable into my virgin media box(that i get
broaband from)

when i do a network test it connects to the network, but not to the internet. it keeps telling me to put in my
dns primary adn secondary, which i do, but then it still fails. i have tried everything such as manually
putting in the ip address, gateway and subnet mask. is there anything else i can do ?

199 DuQuan November 28, 2009 at 5:55 pm

hi on my mac it shows everything but the dns sever can u tell me what to do

200 ketu December 1, 2009 at 2:59 am

Dear yaniv
my dns dose not show up
can you hlp me

201 hoo December 4, 2009 at 6:45 pm

I use Google DNS! 8.8.8.8 / 8.8.4.4

202 Tristan December 5, 2009 at 2:35 pm

BN BN Doo doo dododoo: All I can tell from this mess of comments…



But anyway… For PS3 users… Doing the >ipconfig /all command, DOES get you both of yoru DNS
code things… So don’t say they aren’t there… Just have a better look… Also, xBox people should have
the same outcome…

203 beck December 9, 2009 at 1:27 pm

hi i am working in office there is internet but availble only for seniors how can we browse the net. i dont
know the dns number

204 not December 11, 2009 at 3:06 am

208.67.222.222
208.67.220220

205 Jul December 11, 2009 at 6:38 am

I am trying to hook up PS3. I have all the address, however my DNS Primary and Secondary are the same
and PS3 will not accept this it gives me an error.

206 rulo April 16, 2010 at 8:03 pm

hey dud u should try to change the last number of the dns settings so u should try
if it is 10.198.35.40
try to change it to 10.198.35.50
and it’ll work

207 Jonas December 11, 2009 at 2:56 pm

can any1 help me please… im having a serious problem with my Xbox 360 live? so i used to played live
just fine, until 1 day i came home and everything was messed up… Since then i cnt ever play online
anymore, everytime i try, it asks me for the DNS thing… i made comcast reset the modem still doesnt
work… the way i have my connection is, i have an ethernet cable from the xbox to the router, then i have
another ethernet cable that goes str8 from the router to the modem and another 1 from behind my
computer to the router… so that means the internet feeds all the acble through the router.. so thats the way
i had my connection, but now the whole thing is messed up and i have no idea how to fix it……. cn any 1
be kind enough and tell me how to fix that please, cause this thing agrevates me…lol!!!!
thank you,
NAS

208 jerry December 11, 2009 at 6:06 pm

You need ONLY Fill in 1 DNS IP NOT BOTH ;)

209 socks dns December 12, 2009 at 11:43 am

hello, im using socks 4/5 when i check my dns it still shows my real ip
how can i configure it in order not to see my real ip with disabling my java?

thanks

210 williems December 17, 2009 at 2:29 pm

hello there this is my first time on this page in search for information and i am quit impressed with what i
have obtained here thanks. But the very thing is thati have been trying to connect my psp to the internet
for some ti2me now and whave been having problem pls i need info on how to go about this.

211 WmC December 21, 2009 at 4:23 am

hey i did what yaniv sed and i got my DNS servers and everything but, does my IP routing and WINS
proxy need to be enabled, i have no idea how do i enable them if so?
i want to connect to xbox live by the way, im gettin really frustrated

212 fred December 26, 2009 at 11:54 pm



hey i can not find my primary dns and my secondary dns, where do i find it at in my pc in xbox 360 where
just give me sign

213 Emily December 28, 2009 at 1:08 am

Hi, Is the secondary DNS and the primary DNS the same?

214 Vivek Gite December 28, 2009 at 6:27 am

No they are different and it will be same for all computer in your home or ISP.

215 Emily December 28, 2009 at 1:12 am

Why is my DNS server the same as my grandmas computer?

216 Zman December 29, 2009 at 8:29 pm

hi im trying to connect my psp to the internet but every time i connect it says dns failure

217 Tiara December 30, 2009 at 8:21 am

Im trying to connect my Nintendo DS to internet and it needs a primary and secondary DNS number and
my pc doesnt have one. Ive tried steps on the net on where to find it and theres no number.

218 NJ January 2, 2010 at 10:37 pm

Hi,
I can get my Preferred DNS serever but i cant get my alternate one. I need it as quick as possible. I have
clicked run then “cmd” then “ipconfig/all” but i still cant get my alternate. Please Help!!!
Thanks
PS. Im using Windows 7 (64bit)

219 Jerry January 3, 2010 at 4:26 am

hi Soem ISP’s do NOT have a secendary. the good news is you only need ONE.. Just fill in the Primary
and you should be good. If you need a second one use a Public DNS such as 4.2.2.1 that is a verizon DNS
IP for the Public..

220 Ganesh Bheemanadam January 5, 2010 at 8:15 pm

Hi, here is my problem. I got new internet connection provided by WISP. The agent fist filled the ip as
192.168.1.10with submask 255.0.0.0 and all other fields empty and saved it. Then he type 192.168.1.1 in
the address bar of IE. and logged in with admin and password. and then he choosed my plan with 128
kbps and then assaigned my ip address as
ip: 10.3050.XX
submask 255.255.255.0
default gateway 10.30.50.1

DNS server: 202.135.96.2
alternate DNS: 202.138.10.3.100

Now i want to change my speed plan to the higher, so that i can hold some money in my pocket. I want to
know:
1. Is there any use by changing the MAC address?

or can any one tell me, what would have the service provider done here.?
Here i want to tell you is, he was able to view the logs in my computer when he sign in into 198.162.1.1
website and when i entered into that website i havent seen such kind of option.

Experts please reply me.

thanks in advance

Bye




Hi, This is Beyond the scope of this thread and if You Want Higher Speeds call your ISP and Pay for it ;)

222 chris January 6, 2010 at 5:09 am

OK…..brand new xbox360, brand new wireless network adapter. I wanna play online, I’m at a hotel. I can
connect to the hotels network, but not the internet. xbox tech support tells me that its because i don’t have
a secondary dns and/or because my “gateway has the same values as my primary dns server. I did the
ipconfig and i can’t find a secondary dns. The error message tells me to turn my router or modem off and
back on, but i’m in a hotel and i can’t do that. I have been playing ps3 online just fine!!! What’s the deal
with this???

HELP


Post #215:

If you need a second one use a Public DNS such as 4.2.2.1 that is a verizon DNS IP for the Public..

224 Jay January 9, 2010 at 3:04 am

I still dont understand it can anyone help?

225 chris January 9, 2010 at 4:53 am

OK I paid the maintenence man here at the hotel to let me turn off the router and wait 30 seconds like the
other suggestion says. Still nothing….. I tried to put the verizon secondary DNS for the public
in….nothing. I do have to put in a password into my computer to be able to get online, where do I do that
on the xbox (BTW it’s not under “Additional Settings” “PPPoE Settings, I tried that)……………..So
frustrating. Why hasn’t anyone come up with a way to make this easier. This day and age it should be as
easy as touching a button!!!!

226 Dell January 9, 2010 at 10:29 am

Im having the same issue as everyone with this dns crap… i been at it for hours trying some of the
different codes.. nothing seems to work.. I even tried the run ipconfig /all and it pops up but quickly
disappears… anyone knows why??? and isnt there a site which specific details to this dns stuff is
posted… ?? if anyone can help email me Mewkus@yahoo.com

227 Ricky January 24, 2010 at 6:53 am

my computer has been asking me for a new ip address every 3rd day or reset the local adaptor, is that my
Internet providers fault or can be my computer the problem?????
I really don’t think is my computer because is only giving me troubles when I ‘m trying to access to
Internet.
CAN SOMEONE HELP ME ??PLEASE :(

228 pamela February 19, 2010 at 9:22 pm

Do you have a project plan or steps to decommission Legacy DNS servers. The actual hand off to service
down would take place after all communication to IT teams are complete – what are the pitfalls?

229 cassie February 22, 2010 at 10:36 am

Could you help me please?i can’t seem to connect to my wifi and i got all the things needed there (DNS
IP and all) but still i cannot connect.

Help!!!

230 Evan 111111111111 February 28, 2010 at 1:08 pm



i have an xbox but it wont connect to xbox live. its asking me to input my secondary DNS server.what is
it and where can i find it.

ALSO does anybody think it would be easier using a wireless connector instead of the wire that comes
with the xbox 360

231 Azhar Khan February 28, 2010 at 1:42 pm

hi
sir i want to hi speed in ethernet……………………..

232 Anonymous April 2, 2010 at 10:12 pm

control panel -> network connections ->
right click on Local Area Network, left click Status
click on Support tab
click on details, you should see all the info in there.

233 Lori April 15, 2010 at 7:55 am

I want to set up my outlook and it asks for the incoming & out going servers names.where can I find this
information? and my IP address I cant seem to pull that info.
Clearly I am a newby, so I would appreciate any help (ie:information /guidence) to inlighten me.
Thanks,
Lori

234 David April 19, 2010 at 5:36 am

Just bought a new wireless Samsung DVD player that will not automatically configure ip address and
DNS server. Cox internet says to call router manufactuer Lynksys but Samsung makes the DVD player
and I’m trying to watch movies on Netflix? Do I need congress in on the teleconference as well? Thinking
of buying a playstation 3 or X box since Samsung blu ray dvd player won;t link?

235 Jerry April 24, 2010 at 7:58 pm

Hi Brian, You should set the IP on the Samsunf Manually. to do this you need to find out the Start & End
IP of the Router. by default it should be 100-150 but check to be sure..
Once you know that number manually setup a Static IP in the Samsung Blu Ray player and pick and IP
that is OUTSIDE the Range of the linksys Start & End DHCP IP..You may have to look in the routers
menu under Status in there look for DHCP you should then see the Start & End IP of the DHCP.. DHCP
is what hands out the IP’s Automatically to the devices on your Network..

236 Sharon May 5, 2010 at 3:42 pm

my son connected wireless xbox on my computer and now I can’t even get out to the internet. It is telling
me DNS server is disabled. I had verizon tech and they couldn’t help me. I called gateway and they
restored the computer back to the factory defaults and I still keep getting that the DNS server is disabled.
Can someone help me with this? I am so frustrated.
I have a new gateway and operating system of windows 7.

237 teja May 18, 2010 at 9:17 am

Hai sir,i just wana clear something that,i am trying to figure out to hack other computer. i learned how to
hack with IP address but when i enter the address of one system which is not known(as you that there will
be many ip address in the format”192.168….”) when i start proceeding it is saying that the thread is dead
and the operation is terminated.How to approach in these situations sir plzzzzzzzzzz, kindly reply me the
solution in a satisfied way. Thanking you and eagerly waiting for your answer

238 Gary May 18, 2010 at 8:54 pm

Can’t play my ps3 online anymore keeps saying there is a dns error whilst trying to comunicate with my
server I only have a primary dns but no secondary dns is shown have called my server and they say they
don’t give out dns numbers,called ps3 helpline they said call my server



239 amol May 25, 2010 at 11:34 am

please friends explain me following file

please………………………………

$TTL 3D
acemoney.internal IN SOA ns.acemoney.in. root.acemoney.in. (
6 ; Serial
604800 ; Refresh
86400 ; Retry
2419200 ; Expire
604800 ) ; Negative Cache TTL
;
@ IN MX 10 aspmx.l.google.com.
@ IN NS ns.acemoney.in.
@ IN A 192.168.1.222
ns IN A 192.168.1.222
server IN A 192.168.1.222
www IN A 192.168.1.222
hathway IN A 192.168.1.1
mail IN CNAME ns.acemoney.in.

~
~

240 tarif May 31, 2010 at 4:46 am

my dns server same ip interface my router i need change it to dns which particular isp

241 alex June 21, 2010 at 7:16 am

whenever Itry connecting to the dns I always get a message “time out 2 seconds pls help me out
alecks2010@yahoo.com

242 VENKATESWAR REDDY June 26, 2010 at 11:05 am

here This People are Blocked many Keywords (if u enter that key word that is showing error.That is
showing like this

The following error was encountered while trying to retrieve the URL: http://www.youtube.com/

Access Denied.

Access control configuration prevents your request from being allowed at this time. Please contact your
service provider if you feel this is incorrect.

Your cache administrator is root.

Generated Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:05:27 GMT by proxy10.rgukt.ac.in (squid/3.1.0.14)

how i can break this and how to get any keyword please send to me.wait for ur answers please send .here
waiting 1000 members of people.
please please

243 DK July 13, 2010 at 10:23 am

How I know my LAN Server DNS adders ?

244 hassan July 14, 2010 at 6:47 pm

how can i connect my intenet to dns error it was going on that can someone please help me

245 jon July 19, 2010 at 6:21 pm



hi
im trying to play online on my ps2
ive tested the connection
and it works!
but every time im going to play online i have an error on something called DNAS
it says error – 611
please help if u can
thank u

246 gopi August 2, 2010 at 10:42 am

hi jon..
dnas” (dynamic network authentication system)
if you receive a message during login identifying a “dnas” authentication error, please contact scea
(sony computer entertainment america) consumer services at 1-866-466-5333.
problem will be with the authentication from the server…..

247 kc August 6, 2010 at 9:36 am

i can t sign into ps3 network it kepts saying that i have been sign out of ps3 network 80710B23 error i
need help!!!!!!!!!

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