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does anyone know how to change the dns server address for the wifi connection

sprime01 said:
does anyone know how to change the dns server address for the wifi connection
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from the wifi section
menu>advanced

thanx for the info

DNS Problem....

Guys, I'm very new to android since I got legend yesterday and I couldn't find a way to modify dns settings. Since, with shame, in my country, some websites are restricted due to taxing problems, (etc, youtube ) and I should modify my dns settings. I couldn't find and I'm slightly losing my temper...
There're some solutions on net but i really couldn't understand what they are talking about. I need an explaination as "android for dummies". Any help appreciated.

settings>setup>wireless&network>wifi-settings
push the bottom "menu" and choice "advanced"
here you can setup ip and dns
roberto
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Thank you rcravero but this only solves my problem when usin wlan connection. I want to change dns settings for my 3g connections. I have a good data plan and i want to use it. Thank u anyway...

Hack to make web browsing faster...

This hack has been around forever but I figured I would mention it because surprisingly few people know about it:
DO THIS:
Settings > Wireless > Wifi Settings > Menu (Button) > Advanced > Use Static IP (check this) > DNS1 Settings (set to 208.67.222.222) > DNS2 Settings (set to 208.67.220.220) > Reboot
Not all roms will allow you to access this, but if yours does, give it a try.
WHAT IT DOES:
When you enter a name like Amazon in your browser, before going to Amazon it needs to translate "Amazon" into an IP address. This can be SLOOOOW. By setting your DNS servers, you give it one single IP address to go to for all IP address translations - i.e., it's faster.
This is an old PC hack and I wasn't sure it would work on a phone but we tried it out over at another forum and everyone was getting MUCH faster page opens in their browsers. Many said their Market was working faster too.
Give it a shot and see what you think. Good luck
** Read more about it here: https://store.opendns.com/setup/
Oh yeah, it's free so no worries.

Wont you run into problems if you move off your home network. Some networks wont give you the static ip you want.
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Dunno. Seemed to have sped up my 3G as well. If it doesn't work you can just uncheck the static ip thing when away from home.

mitchellvii said:
Dunno. Seemed to have sped up my 3G as well. If it doesn't work you can just uncheck the static ip thing when away from home.
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Yea that's what I figured. Also I use google dns. 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 its easier to remember.
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eh most of the time you wont have to jump more than 1 or 2 DNS servers to sort your IP, than that IP is sent down those on the way back to you for future reference(until a hold down timer expires most likely)
gosh, hope that makes sense =P

Nrre said:
eh most of the time you wont have to jump more than 1 or 2 DNS servers to sort your IP, than that IP is sent down those on the way back to you for future reference(until a hold down timer expires most likely)
gosh, hope that makes sense =P
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Nevertheless, this is faster.

OP, your link leads to a website that appears to require a sign-up to continue, is there a link that doesn't?
Also, while I can see how this may help with a Wi-Fi signal, how is it you've experienced faster 3G? Just curious, thanks.

First, this isnt a hack
Second, you're changing dns for your wifi, not 3g.
Thanks for the reminder though, but does any know if you can change your 3g dns?

TorxT3D said:
First, this isnt a hack
Second, you're changing dns for your wifi, not 3g.
Thanks for the reminder though, but does any know if you can change your 3g dns?
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##data(3282)# / edit mode / there are plenty of settings to mess with here (and mess things up too, but here is where you can find what you are looking for)
btw... you will need your msl to enter edit mode

I wouldn't go around fooling with the sprint default dns it could cause problems.

Isn't that the opendns ip? Who cares... this is not a hack... at all. I use 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 anyway.

Android 17 said:
OP, your link leads to a website that appears to require a sign-up to continue, is there a link that doesn't?
Also, while I can see how this may help with a Wi-Fi signal, how is it you've experienced faster 3G? Just curious, thanks.
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You don't have to sign up, just use the DNS addresses given:
DNS1: 208.67.222.222
DNS2: 208.67.220.220
That's all you need.

LOL at people thinking hard setting dns servers = hacking.
Setting up DNS does not speed up browsing. It might speed up the initial resolving of the website if the current dhcp dns server is slow.
Thanks for the good laugh tho.

Now if somebody could post how to change WiMAX DNS servers, that would be much more interesting... for a variety of reasons...

WiFi not working!!

i rooted my phone using propc method....since then i am unable to use WiFi....everytime i connect i says unsuccessful......any solution...????
sorry for starting a new thread....

my wifi works properly. maybe you should try use fixed ip. at the advanced tab. use open dns address as the DNS1 and DNS2

propc said:
my wifi works properly. maybe you should try use fixed ip. at the advanced tab. use open dns address as the DNS1 and DNS2
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nothing working fr me!!

[Q] Using Internet calling over 3G

Can anyone tell me how to use the internet calling feature over 3G.... i guess we need to change some code in system files.....can we achieve the same in Xperia arc.... and if yes how to do that?
QUOTE(Paul @ Dec 29 2010, 10:39)
Internet Calling (SIP) is pretty cool, I'm using it with sipgate and it works great.
One thing that is slightly annoying is that it works over WiFi only and disables itself over 3G. Thankfully, this is easily resolved! In the framework-res APK there is the following setting...
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<bool name="config_sip_wifi_only">false</bool>
I think you can guess what changing this option does!
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found the solution but failed in implementing this on xperia arc....can any one help me in implementing this....plz
Thanks

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like skype? IP to IP or IP to phone number?

im_iceman said:
like skype? IP to IP or IP to phone number?
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ya....for using SIP account for international calling

no one wants to help me in this?