In Windows 2000, XP, or Vista, how do I change the DNS and WINS server IP numbers?

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Windows Vista

Log into Windows Vista as an administrator, and from the Start menu, select Control Panel. In the Control Panel window that opens, select Network and Sharing Center.
Note: At Indiana University, the University Information Security Office (UISO) recommends that you normally refrain from running your Windows computer as an administrator. For more, see What is the principle of least privilege?
On the taskbar on the left, select Manage Network Connections.
Under "LAN or High Speed Internet", right-click Local Area Connection and choose Properties.
On the General tab, you should see a list below "The connection uses the following items:". Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click the Properties button below.
By default, Windows will be set to obtain the DNS server's address automatically. Change that to Use the following DNS server addresses and enter the DNS numbers for your Internet service provider (ISP).
Note: You can enter the third IUB DNS number in the window that appears after you carry out step 7 below.

At IUB, use the following numbers:
129.79.1.1 129.79.5.100 129.79.8.50
At IUPUI, use:
134.68.1.9 134.68.1.2
Click the Advanced... button, and then click the DNS tab.
Select the radio button next to Append these DNS suffixes (in order): , and click the Add... button to add appropriate entries.
At IUB, this list should include:
indiana.edu iu.edu ads.iu.edu
At IUPUI, include:
uits.iupui.edu iupui.edu indiana.edu iu.edu ads.iu.edu
Select the WINS tab. Click the Add button and enter the appropriate WINS addresses:
At IUB, the WINS servers are:
129.79.1.200 129.79.5.200 134.68.220.14
At IUPUI, the WINS servers are:
134.68.220.14 134.68.220.15 129.79.1.200
Click OK or Close in each open window to close it and save your changes.

Windows XP

Note: The Windows XP default desktop view and Start menu are different from the Windows Classic View (e.g., in Windows 2000). Therefore, navigating to certain items can be different. In the interest of broad applicability, most Knowledge Base instructions assume you are using Classic View. For details about switching views, see In Windows XP, how do I switch to the Windows Classic View, Classic theme, or Classic Control Panel?

Log into Windows XP as an administrator, and from the Start menu, select Settings, then Network Connections.
Note: At Indiana University, the University Information Security Office (UISO) recommends that you normally refrain from running your Windows computer as an administrator. For more, see What is the principle of least privilege?
Under "LAN or High Speed Internet", right-click Local Area Connection and choose Properties.
On the General tab, you should see a list below "The connection uses the following items:". Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties button below.
By default, Windows will be set to obtain the DNS server's address automatically. Change that to Use the following DNS server addresses and enter the DNS numbers for your ISP.
Note: You can enter the third IUB DNS number in the window that appears after you carry out step 7 below.

At IUB, use the following numbers:
129.79.1.1 129.79.5.100 129.79.8.50
At IUPUI, use:
134.68.1.9 134.68.1.2
Click the Advanced... button, and then click the DNS tab.
Select the radio button next to Append these DNS suffixes (in order): , and click the Add... button to add appropriate entries.
At IUB, this list should include:
indiana.edu iu.edu ads.iu.edu
At IUPUI, include:
uits.iupui.edu iupui.edu indiana.edu iu.edu ads.iu.edu
Select the WINS tab. Click the Add button and enter the appropriate WINS addresses:
At IUB, the WINS servers are:
129.79.1.200 129.79.5.200 134.68.220.14
At IUPUI, the WINS servers are:
134.68.220.14 134.68.220.15 129.79.1.200
Click OK or Close in each open window to close it and save your changes.

Windows 2000

Log into Windows 2000 as an administrator, and from the Start menu, select Settings.
Note: At Indiana University, the University Information Security Office (UISO) recommends that you normally refrain from running your Windows computer as an administrator. For more, see What is the principle of least privilege?
Select Network and Dial-up Connections, right-click Local Area Connection, and then click Properties.
Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and select the Use the following DNS server addresses option.
Remove any existing incorrect numbers using the Backspace key. Add the DNS entries for your ISP by typing the appropriate numbers.
At IUB, use the following numbers:
129.79.1.1 129.79.5.100 129.79.8.50
At IUPUI, use:
134.68.1.9 134.68.1.2
If necessary, add entries under "Domain Suffix Search Order":
1. Click the Advanced... button, and then click the DNS tab.
2. Choose Append these DNS suffixes (in order): , and click the Add... button to add appropriate entries.
  At IUB, this list should include:
  indiana.edu iu.edu ads.iu.edu
  At IUPUI, include:
  uits.iupui.edu iupui.edu indiana.edu iu.edu ads.iu.edu
Click the WINS tab. You can edit the WINS server entries by using the Add... and Remove buttons.
At IUB, the WINS servers are:
129.79.1.200 129.79.5.200 134.68.220.14
At IUPUI, the WINS servers are:
134.68.220.14 134.68.220.15 129.79.1.200
Make sure that Enable LMHOSTS Lookup is not selected.
Click OK until all of the windows are closed.

If you dial into the IUB or IUPUI modem pool:

Log into Windows 2000 as yourself. You do not need administrator privileges for this operation.
From the Start menu, select Settings, then Network and Dial-up Connections.
Right-click the connection you wish to modify, and click Properties.
Click the Networking tab, and then double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
Enter the correct DNS and WINS IP addresses (see above), and then click OK twice.

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Last modified on May 13, 2009.