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How do I override my DNS server?
To change your DNS server, head to Settings > Wi-Fi, long-press the network you’re connected to, and tap “Modify Network”. To change DNS settings, tap the “IP settings” box and change it to “Static” instead of the default DHCP. Depending on your device, you may need to check an “Advanced” box to see this setting.
What does DNS Override do?
Override DNS places entries in /etc/hosts of each test engine so a hostname in your script is resolved to a different IP address during your test. This allows you to “point” your test at an alternate server without editing the script.
Why is my DNS server not working on Mac?
If dig and nslookup fail, and you don’t have a static entry in your hosts table, then you need to fix your DNS servers. That doesn’t point to a Mac OS problem. If the addresses are outside public addresses, try an open DNS server like google’s and see if that solves the problem.
Why is my DNS not resolving my host name?
If I go into nslookup, it will properly resolve the hostname, so it appears that there is an issue where system calls are not properly working with DNS to resolve hostnames. If dig and nslookup fail, and you don’t have a static entry in your hosts table, then you need to fix your DNS servers.
What to do if your Domain Name is persisting?
Now select the DNS tab. If the entries for dns servers and domain name appear in bold font they are probably wrongly persisted ones. Either use a DHCP renew to clear (and/or) if that doesnt work, manually select the entries and press the minus key to remove them.
Which is the default DNS resolver for snow leopard?
BIND-based utilities like nslookup would always use 1.2.3.4 for lookups, using 5.6.7.8 only if queries to 1.2.3.4 failed. However for whatever reason, Snow Leopard’s mDNS resolver, which is responsible for all non-BIND DNS lookups, will occasionally direct all queries to 5.6.7.8.