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How to solve DNS problems?

April 26, 2017Computer computer networking Computers DNS internet networking problems

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How to solve DNS problems?

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DNS stands for Domain Name Service. DNS is a service that resolves names into Internet Protocol (IP) addresses. When you enter http://www.msn.com in your web browser, DNS resolves that name into an IP address. Your browser then attempts to open a connection to that IP address. For example: C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator>nslookup www.msn.com DNS request timed out. timeout was 2 seconds. *** Can’t find server name for address 192.168.1.1: Timed out *** Default servers are not available Server: UnKnown Address: 192.168.1.1 Non-authoritative answer: Name: www.msn.com.nsatc.net Address: 65.54.152.126 Aliases: www.msn.com For most folks with home routers, the router automatically obtains an IP address and the list of DNS server IP addresses from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) using dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP). Your computer obtains an IP address automatically from the router, as your router also functions as a DHCP