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How to configure custom DNS on a Windows 7 device

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In this article, you will learn how to edit, add, or remove the DNS settings on your Windows 7 device.

Do the following to configure custom DNS on your Windows 7 device:

  1. Go to the Start menu and select the Control Panel.
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  2. Here, you will find the Network and Sharing Center tab. Click on it.
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  3. Select your primary connection or Local Area Connection under Active Networks.
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  4. Click on Properties. You may receive a prompt for permission to make network setting changes here. If so, click Allow.
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  5. Highlight the Internet Protocol Version 4 section, and click on Properties.​
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  6. Select Use the following DNS server addresses, type in the following DNS addresses, and click OK.

    162.252.172.57
    149.154.159.92

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