Check and update your DNS settings

[Jason]

Check and update your DNS settings

[Jason]

When you visit a Web site, your browser sends the site's alphabetic domain name to a DNS server. The DNS server translates the domain into a numeric IP address, then responds to your computer with the Internet location of the Web site. Incorrect DNS settings on your computer can disrupt this information flow and cause your Internet browsing to slow down or fail.
If you have trouble browsing the Internet, check your DNS settings. The majority of Members will have their DNS settings as "server-assigned." This allows DNS information to be automatically sent to your computer, which may improve your browsing experience. Some Members will require DNS settings to be manually entered. If your DNS settings are not "server assigned" click the following link for instructions on updating your DNS settings.
Note: If you are using a router to connect to your Internet service, check with your manufacturer's web site for instructions on updating your DNS settings with the following information:
Primary DNS: 68.94.156.1
Secondary DNS: 68.94.157.1
Note: Please ensure that you are reviewing the correct instructions by choosing the appropriate Operating System.
For Windows XP:
1. Click the Start button and Select Control Panel from the menu.
2. Select Network and Internet Connections.
3. Double-click the Network Connections icon at the lower right.
4. Under the LAN or High-Speed Internet section, right-click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties.
5. From the "Components checked are used by this connection" list, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click the Properties button.
6. Read the current DNS setting on the lower half of the TCP/IP properties screen. Make sure the radio button for Obtain DNS server address automatically is selected and click OK.

7. Return to the Network Connections screen.
8. Under the Broadband section, right-click the High Speed Internet Connection icon and select Properties.
9. Select the Networking tab.
10. From the "This connection uses the following items" list, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties button.
In the lower half of the properties page confirm that the radio button for Obtain DNS server address automatically is selected. Click OK.