Configure Free DNS service from Symantec Norton [ How to ]

Just like OpenDNS and Google Public DNS, Symantec has introduced Norton  DNS for Windows and Mac OS X which is currently in Beta stage.It is free for non-commercial usage.

Norton DNS Public Beta offers you a faster, safer, and more reliable Internet experience. To enable and use Norton DNS, simply set your DNS server addresses to 198.153.192.1 and 198.153.194.1.


To manually change your DNS settings to use Norton DNS:


  1. Open the Control Panel from your Start menu.
  2. Click Network Connections and choose your current connection.
  3. On the General tab of the Connection Status screen, click Properties.
  4. On the General tab of Connection Properties, scroll down and select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties.
  5. On the General tab of Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties, select Use the following DNS server addresses, then enter the two NortonDNS IP addresses 198.153.192.1 and 198.153.194.1.
  6. Click OK until each window is closed. You are now using NortonDNS.

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