How do I find out my DNS servers in terminal.

............... but I don't know how to do this
with a MAC.

iMac 24 inch
Mac OS X (10.4.8)

Here's a little trick that I did. Open the Network settings in System Preferences.

Hook machine directly to modem ( no router). Set "configure" to "Using DHCP". I think the DNS servers will show somewhere on the panel. If not, try some different connections.

let me know

To see your DNS servers, use the command


If you'd like to see your IP address, netmask, etc., use

ok...I apologize...
Here is how i REALLY did it.
I assume this will also work for you...
Go to the webpage for your Router ( I am assuming you have one? Protecting the network etc).
( I have a Linksys). Go to "Status".
There you will find the information you need.

In Terminal, you should be able to use either "dig" or "nslookup." Use the "man" command to get more details on either of these.

For example: man nslookup