
That means they can easily see the websites you visit - and because they've got your name and address, too, they could theoretically build a fairly complete profile of you.
How does a DNS server help with privacy?īy default, your computer probably reaches out to a DNS server controlled by your internet service provider (ISP), say Comcast or AT&T. it's like your computer no longer has GPS! But you can simply switch to another public DNS server to resolve those issues. The number, known as an IP address, is a far better description of where CNET actually lives. That server tells your web browser that "" actually means "203.36.226.2".
To figure out the "driving directions," if you will, your computer contacts a special server (called DNS, for Domain Name System) to figure out the route.
Find the area of configuration in which DNS server settings are specified and replace those addresses with the Cisco Umbrella IP addresses."" is just the street address of this website. In your browser, enter the IP address to access the router's user interface and enter your password. To change your settings on a typical router: For authoritative information, see the vendor documentation. This procedure might not apply for your OS, router, or device. The process for changing your DNS settings varies according to the operating system and version (Windows, Mac, or Linux) or the device (DNS server, router, or mobile device). For more information and instructions to configure a typical Windows or Macintosh computer, see Computer Configuration. Instead, you can configure each of your computers by installing the Umbrella roaming client or configuring the DNS server addresses on each computer. If you are using such a device, you will not be able to configure it to use Umbrella. Note: Some ISPs hard-code their DNS servers into the equipment they provide.