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DNS

I lost my connection with the internet and the diagnostic program said the DNS is not being recognized.

any suggestions.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.5

Posted on Oct 2, 2021 6:45 PM

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Posted on Oct 3, 2021 2:12 PM

Hi Jimbob1160,


Welcome to the Apple Support Communities. We understand that you're getting an error regarding the DNS server. Let's see how we can help. Just to be sure we're on the same page, are you attempting to connect to a specific DNS server? If so, make sure you're following these steps: Specify a DNS server on Mac.


If that's not the situation, reply with more details.


Cheers!

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Oct 3, 2021 2:12 PM in response to Jimbob1160

Hi Jimbob1160,


Welcome to the Apple Support Communities. We understand that you're getting an error regarding the DNS server. Let's see how we can help. Just to be sure we're on the same page, are you attempting to connect to a specific DNS server? If so, make sure you're following these steps: Specify a DNS server on Mac.


If that's not the situation, reply with more details.


Cheers!

DNS

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