Public DNS from Google Public DNS and OpenDNS, for example, if you have:
- Some sites stop loading.
- Access to content is blocked for geographical reasons.
- Your Internet Service Provider is restricting access to sites.
Google Public DNS will provide stable loading of sites. OpenDNS OpenDNS can offer advanced functionality: a built-in filter, phishing protection and a parental control function. This requires registration.
To configure, open "Control Panel → Network and Internet "
Next, go to "Network and Sharing Center" → "Change adapter settings "
Right-click on an existing connection and select "Properties "
Then select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click "Properties "
Let's check "Use the following DNS servers " and fill in the new settings
For Google Public DNS these are 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4
For OpenDNS it is 208.67.222.222 and 208.67.220.220.