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Entering DNS Numbers

Over the last 6 years of operation and due to many upgrades to our system, we've used a lot of DNS numbers along the way. What is a DNS number? It's how a computer converts a name (which we understand) to a number (which a computer understands).

For example, www.onalot.com = 65.38.6.203

DNS stands for Domain Name Server, which is a server "out on the internet" that takes your request and correctly routes it to where you want to go. There are literally thousands of DNS servers on the internet, but we use just 2 of them, and they are fast and robust. When you enter a domain name (URL) on your browser's address line and then hit Enter, you are actually requesting a DNS lookup, which converts "www.onalot.com" to "65.38.6.203" and then your page will download.

OK, so much for the technical stuff. Here's how to check if you have the correct DNS numbers in your machine:

Windows Vista - You Don't Have To Change Anything

We put in the correct numbers during your wireless installation

Windows XP - Getting To Your DNS Numbers

Depending on which system you have (PCI or Router based) you'll need to look in one of two places to find your DNS numbers.

It's OK to erase whatever is currently in the DNS settings so long as you enter the new numbers shown below.

For Laptops and PCI card systems:


  1. Down by the clock, double click on the single computer with the wireless radio waves coming from it. You should get a page with General and Support at the top.
  2. On the General page, click on the Properties button
  3. Click on the General tab at the top
  4. Highlight the line that reads "Internet Protocol TCP/IP" by single clicking on it
  5. Click on the Properties button below it
  6. The top three lines are your IP address settings. Don't change anything on those lines, and don't click either of the first two buttons.
  7. Here are the correct DNS numbers to put in on the bottom two lines.
    NOTE: you may need to check the 4th button down - Use the following DNS numbers - in order to enter them if they are missing
    Preferrend DNS = 68.94.156.1
    Secondary DNS = 68.94.157.1
  8. Click OK at the bottom and then click OK or Close all the way out.
  9. You're Done!

For systems with a router:


  1. Down by the clock, double click on the two little computers. This is your Local Area Network connection. You should get a page with General and Support at the top.
  2. On the General page, click on the Properties button
  3. Click on the General tab at the top
  4. Highlight the line that reads "Internet Protocol TCP/IP" by single clicking on it
  5. Click on the Properties button below it
  6. The top three lines are your IP address settings. Don't change anything on those lines, and don't click either of the first two buttons.
  7. Here are the correct DNS numbers to put in on the bottom two lines.
    NOTE:     you may need to check the 4th button down - Use the following DNS numbers - in order to enter them if they are missing
    Preferrend DNS = 68.94.156.1
    Secondary DNS = 68.94.157.1
  8. Click OK at the bottom and then click OK or Close all the way out.
  9. You're Done!

Windows 98, ME and 2000


  1. Go to your Control Panel and click on Network, Networking or Network Connections
  2. If you have a wireless connection, right click on it and select Properties, or, if you have a LAN connection, right click on it and select Properties
  3. Click on the DNS tab at the top
  4. Click on the DNS numbers in the bottom window one at a time and remove them.
  5. Add the following DNS numbers
    68.94.156.1
    68.94.157.1
  6. Click OK at the bottom and OK or Close all the way out.
  7. Restart your computer and you're done!

Macintosh

Go to System Preferences, LAN connection and change the DNS numbers to:

68.94.156.1
68.94.157.1

Save it and you're done!