IPconfig DNS issues refer to problems related to the Domain Name System (DNS) configuration on a network. DNS is responsible for translating domain names into IP addresses, allowing devices to locate and communicate with each other over the internet.
To resolve DNS issues using the command prompt (cmd), one has to follow these steps:
Flush DNS Cache: Run "ipconfig /flushdns" to clear the DNS cache.
Release and Renew IP Configuration: Use "ipconfig /release" and "ipconfig /renew" to obtain a new IP address.
Check DNS Server Settings: Run "ipconfig /all" to verify assigned DNS server addresses.
Manually Set DNS Servers: Use "netsh interface ipv4 set dns" to configure DNS servers manually.
Example:
netsh interface ipv4 set dns "Ethernet" static 8.8.8.8
netsh interface ipv4 add dns "Ethernet" 8.8.4.4 index=2