OpenDNS updater says OpenDNS not working
followed ALL instructions to a T. Flushed every cache. Rebooted everything possible. Still shows no IP address and says "Using OpenDNS?" No. I have followed all helps in this category and get nothing. Humorously, when my router is rebooting, it says that OpenDNS IS WORKING.
-
Although a duplicate of https://support.opendns.com/entries/26572610-Oops-Page-still-showing-Linksys-EA4500?page=1#post_21874249 ...
Post the complete plain text output of the following command:
nslookup -type=txt which.opendns.com. 208.67.220.220
"Still shows no IP address"
Did you expect an IP address is shown? Where? Can you post a screen shot of it?
"when my router is rebooting, it says that OpenDNS IS WORKING."
What is "it"? Can you post the screen shot of "it"?
-
I don't see my screen shot. Here it is again. Is my OpenDNS not working? Ideas?
Screen Shot 2014-09-16 at 3.51.34 PM.png -
Your screen shot is of no use. It just shows a red "no" as the only evidence.
Didn't read my ideas below? So, what's the output of that nslookup command? And what does http://welcome.opendns.com/ show up with?
-
Chances are that either Scenario 1 or 3 at https://support.opendns.com/entries/39861294-OpenDNS-is-Only-Working-on-One-or-Some-of-my-Computers-Devices is causing OpenDNS to not be configured on your computer.
To allow me to check, please run our diagnostic test tool using the instructions at https://support.opendns.com/entries/21841580 and paste the URL result as your reply. These results are protected such that only a member of the OpenDNS staff can view the result link.
-
I am having the same issue. Here is my results URL
-
Jeffreylowly, since you figured it out, perhaps you can be so kind to help me do the same, by explaining step by step how you did it? You say "by disabling IPv6" and "adding ...etc" did the trick. OK, but where did you do that and how.
1. My PC is set to get an IP and DNS from DHCP. It has been working fine, actually, if I run the 'ipconfig /all" command I confirm that router's DHCP server is properly configured and works as expected.
Here:
C:\Users\ ... >ipconfig /all
Windows IP Configuration
Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : DELL390
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Hybrid
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : NoEthernet adapter Local Area Connection:
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcom NetXtreme 57xx Gigabit Controller
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-13-72-2B-28-C6
DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
IPv4 Address. . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.10(Preferred)
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Wednesday, August 12, 2015 12:20:57 AM
Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Thursday, August 13, 2015 12:20:56 AM
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.128
DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.128
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 208.67.220.220
208.67.222.222
NetBIOS over Tcpip. . . . . . . . : Enabled2. Still, the OpenDNS updater says "no IP address" and "not using" OpenDNS servers. And if I go to http://welcome.opendns.com/ I get the big red X, saying it didn't work. But why?
3. Finally, I run the command and here's what I got:
C:\Users\ ... >nslookup -type=txt which.opendns.com. 208.67.220.220
Server: resolver2.opendns.com
Address: 208.67.220.220Non-authoritative answer:
which.opendns.com text ="I am not an OpenDNS resolver."
-
You are responding to a thread that hasn't had any activity for more than 8 months. It's entirely possible that the person who last posted here is not going to read this.
Without knowing what your actual problem is, or what operating system you are running, or even how you configured things all that I can tell you from this information is that IPv6 is not configured on this computer, so whatever your issue is IPv6 on this computer is not the root cause.
It does appear from this data the computer itself is configured to use OpenDNS for DNS resolution.
If you want to use OpenDNS go to the homepage https://www.opendns.com/ and follow the setup instruction from there, more than likely by selecting "For Personal" and following the step by step directions. They have good information that takes into account the most common operating systems and routers and they should take care of the vast majority of situation out there. More than likely whatever problem you are having will be resolved when you follow those steps.
Once you've confirmed that you've followed all of those steps and if you are still having problems let us know the results and what your actual problem is.
-
"I am not an OpenDNS resolver."
Your ISP redirects your DNS queries to their own DNS service, so you never reach OpenDNS with them. See also https://dnsleaktest.com/
As already said at https://support.opendns.com/entries/26572610 you may try to overcome this with the dnscrypt-proxy (http://dnscrypt.org/).
-
To Mr. 'mattwilson9090' ;
Thank you sir for your reply, I am sure your intentions are kind, however your feedback is far from being any helpful at all.
Firstly, as long as the thread is still open and accepts comments, it is perfectly alright that I am "responding to a thread that hasn't had any activity for more than 8 months". Actually, the fact that I received two responses in a matter of about 3 hours after posting, is proof that your statement (about the "8-month old thread") is somewhat problematic. As a matter of fact one of the responses (sorry not yours) was right on the money and saved me from wasting any more time by reading what I have already read at least 2-3 times and re-configuring what I have already configured time and time again.
#2, I was pretty clear what my problem is, it is actually stated in plain English in the very title of this thread. I am somewhat surprised though, you are claiming you do not know what my "actual problem is" still you are offering the suggestion that "IPv6 is not the root cause". Also, since you read through my notes and the "ipconfig /all" data output, an expert like you should have been able to infer which "flavor" of Windows (i.e. 7 or 8.x or 10) I am using. BTW, it's Win10.
#3 And thank you for the revelation: Yes my PC is -indeed- "configured to use OpenDNS for DNS resolution". But the question we are asking is, if the configuration is as it should, what causes the failure? Unfortunately, the resources you provided are no help at all. Not only I went through all that numerous times, they are not always as detailed as you claim. For example my router is not listed and the "how to flush your browser" stops short of anything included in Windows 10, i.e. Edge.
#4, Of course, I didn't need any of that to know that the failure to use OpenDNS can be traced to something more ...obscure. Luckily Mr. 'rotblitz" pointed me to the right direction, only minutes after your "assistance".
Finally, I'd like to confirm that I "have followed all of those steps [but] still having problems". However, next time, feel free to not unnecessarily waste your time by trying to assist me.
Nevertheless, rest assured that your efforts (and the time you spent) have been dully appreciated!
===
To Mr. 'rotblitz' ;
Sir, let me start by saying that you certainly have an interesting nickname. With the little German I know, I understand that as "The Red Lightning". Very impressive, indeed!
Getting to the point, I now understand that the failure to use OpenDNS is due to my ISP (AT&T) redirecting queries to their own servers, even though my PC and/or my Router are configured otherwise. How can they do that if my router/PC are configured to use the OpenDNS servers?
Anyway, I did the dnsleaktest.com and (no surprise) this is what's listed:
151.164.109.154 none AT&T Internet Services United States 
151.164.109.182 none AT&T Internet Services United States
151.164.109.166 none AT&T Internet Services United States
151.164.109.151 none AT&T Internet Services United States
151.164.109.164 none AT&T Internet Services United States
151.164.109.167 none AT&T Internet Services United States
So, per your suggestion, I have to use the dnscrypt.org "solution".
I am willing to give it a try, even though this is probably going to be over my head and above my abilities.
Would you say that this page (and the included links) is a good point to start reading? ---> http://dnscrypt.org/#dnscrypt-windows
And finally, two quick questions, before I go over to the dnscrypt website:
#1. Is dnscrypt a free or a paid service?
#2. Is it OK, (as in legal), to use it, or I can get in trouble with my ISP?
Thank you so very much for taking the time to assist me!
Sincerely,
DimiPana
(btw in my previous post, my nickname was showing incorrectly, so I corrected that)
-
"I understand that as "The Red Lightning"."
Absolutely correct!
"How can they do that if my router/PC are configured to use the OpenDNS servers?"
They can do with all your traffic whatever they want, because it goes through their equipment. They may intercept port 53 or DNS packets in general to perform this redirection. You may want to call them to opt out of this.
"Would you say that this page (and the included links) is a good point to start reading? ---> http://dnscrypt.org/#dnscrypt-windows "
Yes. DNSCrypt is free and legal and legitime. Nobody and nothing can prevent you from using it.
Please sign in to leave a comment.
Comments
13 comments