How to change DNS server in Windows

These instructions apply to Windows 8, 7, Vista and XP. Example screenshots have been taken using Windows 7.

1. Log in to Windows with an Administrator account. If your account doesn’t have Administrator privileges, you may not be able to adjust your DNS server settings.
    
2. Open the Start menu and select Control Panel. Note: Windows 8 users should simply begin typing “Control panel” while viewing the Start screen. Click Control Panel in the search results to open it.
    
3. Select Network and Internet, and then Network and Sharing Centre. Note: Windows XP users should click "Network Connections" and then skip to step 5.
    
4. Select Change adapter settings in the left-hand column.
   
   
    
5. Right-click on Local Area Connection and select Properties.
   
   
    
6. In the Networking tab, click once on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) to highlight it, and then click Properties.
   
   
    
7. Select Use the following DNS server addresses and then enter the following: Preferred DNS server: 203.0.178.191
   Alternate DNS server: 203.215.29.191
   
    
8. Click OK to finish.
    

Set DNS server in Mac OSX

1. On the desktop, click the Apple icon in the top right-hand corner and select System Preferences from the drop-down menu.
    
2. Select Network.
    
3. Select your Connected (Ethernet or Wi-Fi) connection from the left-hand column and then click Advanced.
   
   
    
4. Select the DNS tab and then click the plus (+) button in the lower left-hand corner of the window.
   
   
    
5. Type the following and then click OK to finish: DNS server: 203.0.178.191