DNS Problem

Hi.

I may have a DNS problem. TimW told me that I should type 74.125.95.103 in my address bar. If it takes me to Google, then he said I have a DNS problem. It took me to Google.

I have a wireless router from d-link model DI-524. I'm with Time Warner Cable. I'm not sure what other information is required to help with my problem.

Please note, I have a very minimal understanding about networking.

Thanks for any help.

 

watching...

 

TimW,

Did you want me to copy and paste everything that showed up after the ipconfig/all step? Any information I shouldn't put up to protect personal information?

Thanks.

 

yes, give it a try.

 

TimW, who is Break_da? and should I be reading his comments?

Here it is. Thanks.

Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : speigel
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Hybrid
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : earthlink.net

Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : earthlink.net
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Expres
s Adapter
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-1C-26-40-AB-78
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.100
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.1
DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.1
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.1
Primary WINS Server . . . . . . . : 129.98.225.40
Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Saturday, July 24, 2010 9:51:00 PM
Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Saturday, July 31, 2010 9:51:00 PM

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) 82566MM Gigabit Network Con
nection
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-1C-25-10-BB-D9

 

sorry speigel... I am interested in the questions and answer to learn more for myself... i do not have ill intensions when i posted 'watching'... some forums allow users to 'watch' with a special button in the forum post, this is a forum that does not have a button, sort of like the quote button, to be able to quickly subscribe to a particular thread. I hope this is what you are referring to?

 

TimW,

After clicking the advance tab, I don't see anything about WINS. Is it a tab or something?

 

im connected to a modem and when i put that ip address into my network i go to google too...

Does this mean i too have a dns problem?

 

I am thinking it is the TCP/IP Properties that is what is needed from the Wireless Properties from the network connections. The advanced tab from the Wireless properties will show something of the Windows Firewall. At the General Tab on the Wireless Properties you can see services, one of which is TCP/IP. Highlight it by single clicking and then click the Properties button underneath and to the right, next to 'install', 'uninstall', and then 'properties'. The new dialog box is called, in the title bar, Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties. Stay with the General tab and click advanced at the bottom, this is where you will finally see the WINS tab.

Now follow what TimW has said already...

 

No, not necessarily. The IP address is intended to work regardless of the Domain name being used for the ip address or using the ip address alone. So no, unless you are having difficulty with words being translated into IP addressses... you are not having an issue and the computer is going when and where it needs too. :cool

 

I deleted the WINS address. I can't connect with a hard wired connection.

Anything else for me to do?

 

Can you repost the ipconfig /all information as you had before?

 

The information is the same except there is no WINS line with the 129....

Also, I was mistaken: I can connect through a hard wired connection.

I'm still having the same problem. My modem and wireless router is working, and my laptop is telling me that I am connected, but the page doesn't load. To let you know, the internet was working a little bit when I had the WINS in.

 

Have you considered reinstalling you OS? Looks like you had a nasty time and all the problems were not cared for. If the computer is torn up it may never run correctly. Do you have things backed up just in case? It would give you a new and fresh start, I by no means am trying to sway your decision.

As for the WINS and Internet connection, I am lost and would like to follow your thread further. Thanks.