Q&A for How to Fix DNS Server Not Responding Problem

In Network Connections in your WiFi or in Ethernet properties under internet protocol version 4 (TCP/IPv4).

Wait. Your internet provider is most likely having some trouble and their DNS server will not be available until they fix it themselves. If you want to verify this, or find out when the problem will be solved, call them.

These are the steps I have taken to resolve this issue. 1. Connected my laptop to the router with RJ45 cable, and tested a website -- works fine. 2. Removed the cable and tried wireless -- Error. 3. Deleted the wireless profile from my laptop (Network and Sharing Center --> Manage wireless Network --> select the network --> Remove). 4. Wireless network connection and select the wireless --> Enter the wireless password.

Try accessing the Common Prompt menu: type "cmd" to call out the Common Prompt menu at Run / Search. Then, key in "ipconfig" at the Common Prompt screen and press the "Enter" key. Your IP numbers will show as xxx.xxxx.xx.xx.

Go into your network settings, select the network that is causing the issue, go to Properties, Advanced, and click the box that has "ipv6 connectivity" not checked at the bottom.

Reset your phone network settings on your phone. They are different for each Android version. Google for whichever version you are using.

If nothing in this guide helps, try reinstalling the browser (you might want to make a backup, first).

It depends on the type, make, and model of your router. Each make and model has different settings. Some routers' software allows for power settings. Check you individual manual for the specific router.

First, disable the WiFi adapter while using/troubleshooting the (wired) Ethernet adapter. If that doesn't help, then try a few different Ethernet cords before changing any network settings. Used sparingly, System Restore is your friend.