Now is the part where you have to choose between setting up OpenDNS on a computer or router, if you need to filter more than one computer, go for the router setup.
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Step 8 – Click on the “OpenDNS Dashboard” link Step 7 – When you’re done setting up your computer or router, hit the “Next:Test your new settings” link Step 6b – Choose Router (web filter shall be applied to all devices accessing the internet via the router)Ī new page will load and a step by step tutorial will guide you on how to configure your router or computer. Remember to confirm your email! If your account is still unconfirmed, many of the settings might not be available to you. Step 9 – Click on the “ADD THIS NETWORK” button, this will add your IP address to OpenDNS. Step 10 – Give your network a name, I choose “Home” When the IP address is successfully added to OpenDNS, a pop up will appear. Step 11 – Check the “yes, it is dynamic” box.
Step 13 – When you’re done, click on the “Done” button Step 12 – If your IP is random/dynamic, you should download the ‘OpenDNS Updater for Windows/Mac” Most of our IP addresses are randomly assigned by our Internet Service Provider. Step 14 – Click on the blue link as shown by the arrow. The IP address varies from computer to computer. It need not be the exact number as shown in the screen shot. Step 15 – Depending on your knowledge, you are given 5 choices. Step 16 – Remember to look for the “proxy/Anonymizer” check box and check it! When you’re done, click on the “Apply” button I choose “Custom” by checking the radio button. Head to the Start menu search bar, type in 'cmd,' and run it as an administrator. Wait for 3 minutes for the settings to take effect. Type in the following command and hit Enter: ipconfig /all Note the adapter's name, IPv4 and DNS Server from the result. Type in the following command to change the DNS server on your Windows 11: netsh interface ip set dns name'Ethernet0' static 1.1.1. Run a simple test by visiting certain websites.
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Guest author Danny Archer is a full time blogger and a graduate architect. He is the author of tech blog and architecture blog miragestudio7. Both blogs provide simple step by step tutorials on the latest software and troubleshooting. You can also guestblog on QOT and share your security tips.
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