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If you are not using Windows, Mac, or Ubuntu Desktop, please refer to [[AdvancedGuides|the Advanced Guides]] wiki page, which has instructions for other configurations.
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1) Right click the WiFi or Ethernet symbol in your task bar and click “Open Network and Sharing Center”
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//Alternatively, open your **Control Panel**, select **View By: Large Icons**, and select **Network and Sharing Center**.//
1) Select the link next to “Connections,” as shown highlighted below:
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1) Select Properties. Admin rights will be needed to perform this step.
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1) Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), then click Properties.
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1) Select Use the following DNS server addresses, then enter any two of the IP addresses at the top of this guide:
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1) Click OK, Close, and Close to close the 3 dialog boxes, then exit Network and Sharing Center.
You should now be setup to use OpenNIC!
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//Alternatively, open your **Control Panel**, select **View By: Large Icons**, and select **Network and Sharing Center**.//
1) Select the link next to “Connections,” as shown highlighted below:
{{image url="https://i.imgur.com/UxeLtXM.png"}}
1) Select Properties. Admin rights will be needed to perform this step.
{{image url="https://i.imgur.com/Z0arEIJ.png"}}
1) Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), then click Properties.
{{image url="https://i.imgur.com/FqMIJjJ.png"}}
1) Select Use the following DNS server addresses, then enter any two of the IP addresses at the top of this guide:
{{image url="https://i.imgur.com/VTHyLh2.png"}}
1) Click OK, Close, and Close to close the 3 dialog boxes, then exit Network and Sharing Center.
You should now be setup to use OpenNIC!
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2. Click “Change Adapter Settings” in the left bar.
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3. Right click on your network device and choose properties. In my case this was Local Area Connection, but it could also be a wireless adapter or named something else.
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4. Choose the IP version you would like to set the DNS settings for and click “properties”. I will be choosing IPv4 for this guide, but the steps are basically identical for IPv6.
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5. In the window that pops up, click “Advanced” in the bottom right of the windows.
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6. Click the “DNS” tab at the top.
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7. Click Add and then type a Tier2 server IP in the box that pops up and click add again.
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You may repeat the add step as many times as you want to add more DNS servers. DNS servers added to the list are being tried consecutively after a short timeout when one or more of them are offline.
8. Click OK until you are out of dialogue boxes!
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===NOTE===
If you are not using Windows, Mac, or Ubuntu Linux, please refer to [[http://wiki.opennicproject.org/AdvancedGuides this]] wiki page, which has instructions for more advanced configurations.
If you are not using Windows, Mac, or Ubuntu Linux, please refer to [[http://wiki.opennicproject.org/AdvancedGuides this]] wiki page, which has instructions for more advanced configurations.
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Here are your closest T2 DNS Servers:
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8. Click OK until you are out of dialogue boxes!
You should now be set up to use OpenNIC!
You should now be set up to use OpenNIC! You may need to restart your browser and reconnect to the Internet before the changes come into effect.
1. Left-click Network Manager icon from the System Tray
2. Click "Edit Connections" from the menu
3. Select the appropriate tab ("Wired/Wireless") depending on your connection
4. Double-click your connection
5. Select the IPv4 or IPv6 tab depending on your connection (if you're not sure, you're probably using IPv4)
6. Change the "Method" to "Automatic (DHCP) addresses only"
7. In the DNS servers box, enter two server IP addresses from here separated by a comma.
8. Click "Save"
9. Disconnect and reconnect to your network; restart your browser.
You should now be set up to use OpenNIC!
You should now be set up to use OpenNIC!
You should now be set up to use OpenNIC! You may need to restart your browser and reconnect to the Internet before the changes come into effect.
1. Left-click Network Manager icon from the System Tray
2. Click "Edit Connections" from the menu
3. Select the appropriate tab ("Wired/Wireless") depending on your connection
4. Double-click your connection
5. Select the IPv4 or IPv6 tab depending on your connection (if you're not sure, you're probably using IPv4)
6. Change the "Method" to "Automatic (DHCP) addresses only"
7. In the DNS servers box, enter two server IP addresses from here separated by a comma.
8. Click "Save"
9. Disconnect and reconnect to your network; restart your browser.
You should now be set up to use OpenNIC!
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You’re done! You may need to restart your browser and reconnect to the Internet before the changes come into effect.
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- [[http://wiki.opennicproject.org/GettingStarted/#hn_Windows Windows]]
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- [[http://wiki.opennicproject.org/GettingStarted/#hn_Mac Mac]]
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- [[http://wiki.opennicproject.org/GettingStarted/#hn_Ubuntu_Linux Ubuntu Linux]]
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- [[http://wiki.opennicproject.org/GettingStarted/#hn_Ubuntu_Linux Ubuntu Linux]]
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======**Windows: **======
======**Mac:**======
1. Click on your “Apple” menu and choose “**System Preferences**“.
2. Double-Click on the “**Network**” icon.
3. Go to the “**TCP/IP**” tab. If your computer is configured to use a dynamic IP address, (notice “Using DHCP” in the drop-down box next to “Configure”). This is where you can change your DNS settings, by entering the appropriate DNS servers in the “**DNS Servers**” box.
4. Enter two or more OpenNIC DNS server IP address, preferably the nearest to your location, which you can find [[http://servers.opennicproject.org here]].
5. Apply your settings by clicking the “**Apply Now**” button.
You’re done! You may need to restart your browser and reconnect to the Internet before the changes come into effect.
======**Ubuntu Linux**======
======**Windows: **======
======**Mac:**======
1. Click on your “Apple” menu and choose “**System Preferences**“.
2. Double-Click on the “**Network**” icon.
3. Go to the “**TCP/IP**” tab. If your computer is configured to use a dynamic IP address, (notice “Using DHCP” in the drop-down box next to “Configure”). This is where you can change your DNS settings, by entering the appropriate DNS servers in the “**DNS Servers**” box.
4. Enter two or more OpenNIC DNS server IP address, preferably the nearest to your location, which you can find [[http://servers.opennicproject.org here]].
5. Apply your settings by clicking the “**Apply Now**” button.
You’re done! You may need to restart your browser and reconnect to the Internet before the changes come into effect.
======**Ubuntu Linux**======
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How to change DNS Servers in Windows 7/8/10
This article is for people to change their Windows 7 DNS settings. It will also override the DNS settings sent through DHCP so it is acceptable for most users of Windows 7/8/10
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{{image url="/uploads/GettingStarted/ChooseProperties.png" title="ChooseProperties" alt="ChooseProperties"}}
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{{image url="/uploads/GettingStarted/ChangeAdapterSettings.png" title="ChangeAdapterSettings" alt="ChangeAdapterSettings"}}
{{image url="/uploads/GettingStarted/ChooseProperties.png" title="ChooseProperties" alt="ChooseProperties"}}
{{image url="/uploads/GettingStarted/IPversion.png" title="IPversion" alt="IPversion"}}
{{image url="/uploads/GettingStarted/ClickAdvanced.png" title="ClickAdvanced" alt="ClickAdvanced"}}
{{image url="/uploads/GettingStarted/ClickDNS.png" title="ClickDNS" alt="ClickDNS"}}
{{image url="/uploads/GettingStarted/ClickAddandAdd.png" title="ClickAddandAdd" alt="ClickAddandAdd"}}
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How to change DNS Servers in Windows 7/8/10
This article is for people to change their Windows 7 DNS settings. It will also override the DNS settings sent through DHCP so it is acceptable for most users of Windows 7/8/10
1. Choose two or more IP addresses from [[http://servers.opennicproject.org here]], then open the Control Panel and click on Network and Sharing Center as seen below.
This article is for people to change their Windows 7 DNS settings. It will also override the DNS settings sent through DHCP so it is acceptable for most users of Windows 7/8/10
1. Choose two or more IP addresses from [[http://servers.opennicproject.org here]], then open the Control Panel and click on Network and Sharing Center as seen below.
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This article is for people to change their Windows 7 DNS settings. It will also override the DNS settings sent through DHCP so it is acceptable for most users of Windows 7. You will need admin rights in order to preform some of these steps.
1. Choose two or more IP addresses from [[http://servers.opennicproject.org Page Title]]here, then open the Control Panel and click on Network and Sharing Center as seen below.
