OpenDNS is a simple way to establish connectivity with the Internet when the original DNS server provided by your provider is down. It is possible to make use of OpenDNS on your router, PC, tablet and smartphone. You can configure the devices in such a way that it makes use of the relevant OpenDNS servers.
You should note that there are two configuration options on your home network. You can modify the relevant DNS on your router, which is the main connection point to your digital world. If you alter the DNS settings of your router, then all the devices should make use of the DNS unless you modify the DNS settings to another server.
Router Configuration
The best way is to make use of OpenDNS to configure your router, which will direct all DNS request via OpenDNS servers. You need to open the router configuration and provide 208.67.222.222 as primary DNS and 208.67.220.220 as secondary servers.
You will be prompted to provide username and password. You need to provide the DNS server IPs and save the changes. The button caption will vary depending upon each router. It could be either Save or Apply button. The process is completed. When you browse the web, all your DNS requests will be router via OpenDNS. However, you will be required to flush DNS resolver and web browser cache.
Alternative Method
You can also modify the OpenDNS configuration of each client in your network. To modify the DNS servers on your Windows system, you need to select an icon of the network located on the lower-right corner of the taskbar. You need to right-click on the network icon.
Select “Open Network and Sharing Center” option and choose “Change adapter settings” located on the left-hand side. You need to right-click on the network adapter and choose Properties. Select the option “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” from the list and pick Properties below the option.
You will view IPv4 properties screen, which enables you to provide your DNS settings. You need to select Use the following DNS server addresses and provide the OpenDNS server address. After clicking OK, you will be required to flush the DNS and browser caches.
Changing DNS Servers on a Mac
If you want to change the DNS servers on a Mac PC, you need to open Spotlight and select the Network system preferences. You can press Command + Space to open Spotlight. You need to select the relevant Wi-Fi connection and select an Advanced option in the bottom right corner. You then select DNS tab and add OpenDNS server IPs using the +button. If you select OK, you will return to the Network system preferences option.
Changing DNS Servers on an Android Device
To modify the DNS servers on an Android smartphone or tablet, you need to open the Wi-Fi settings and press the connection. Select modify network option and tap shows advanced options. You need to scroll down to the DNS servers and provide the OpenDNS servers. Select Save to complete the process.
Changing DNS Servers on an iOS Device
You can easily change DNS servers if you have an iPhone or iPad. You need to navigate to Wi-Fi settings and tap on the blue “i” mark near your connection. You can change the DNS servers from the Settings screen. You need to separate the DNS server IPs by a comma. Finally, select the Wi-Fi back button to complete the process. If you establish connectivity with Wi-Fi, your iPhone or iPad will make use of the assigned OpenDNS.
As you can see, it is easy to change the DNS settings to OpenDNS IP addresses. If you ever experience problems with your Internet connectivity, you should try to change the DNS IPs to experience smooth Internet connectivity.