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#1 2016-10-25 15:58

pstein
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Registered: 2006-10-11
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Why "Obtain DNS server address automatically" not clickable?

When I choose in NetSetMan on my 64bit Win 7 the appropriate adapter then there are two DNS servers entered

Preferred DNS server 8.8.8.8
Alternate DNS server: 192.168.0.1

So in case the first google DNS server fails my router will be contacted and the DNS servers entered there will be used. I told my router in its GUI management to receive the current DNS servers from my cable provider.

Ok, now back to NetSetMan: I want to tell Win now to ALWAYS use the DNS cable providder settings.

When I try to click the radio button "Obtain DNS server address automatically" then this is NOT possible.
Its greyed out/disabled. Why?

Peter

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#2 2016-10-25 16:46

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Registered: 2005-08-06
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Re: Why "Obtain DNS server address automatically" not clickable?

If the IP option is set to "Static IP" then the DNS must have a static value as well. The DNS addresses can only be dynamic/automatic if the IP settings are automatic as well. If you're opening the TCP/IP dialog in Windows, you'll see exactly the same behavior.

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