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Level 1

8 points

My MacBook Air is connected to my home network, but not to the internet.

All other devices have internet access. Diagnostics tell me that it is a DNS problem. The DNS list is empty. What do I need to add?

Posted on May 16, 2022 9:28 AM

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Hi kevinmac0505,

Usually, your router or gateway supplies the default DNS servers for your Mac to use. If this isn't happening, try forgetting the network, and then rejoining it: How to forget a Wi-Fi network on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac - Apple Support

If that still doesn't work, try providing one or two of these DNS servers. There are many more to choose from, these are only examples:

Google: 8.8.8.8

Cloudflare: 1.1.1.1

Quad9: 9.9.9.9

OpenDNS: 208.67.222.222, 208.67.220.220

Restart the Wi-Fi router, and try again.

Failing that, create a new Location in System Preferences > Network, and add the Wi-Fi network there.

Level 7

23,610 points

Where are you seeing no DNS?

Probably in System Preferences -> Network -> Wi-Fi -> Advanced -> DNS.

My MacBook Air is connected to my home network, but not to the internet.