Protect network with OpenDNS

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I understand that I can use DNS settings to secure my computers at the network level. How do I do this? CRAIG JARVIS Mayank Sharma replies: OpenDNS ( www. opendns.com) offers several ways in which you can both improve security and performance across your entire network. For it to apply to every device on your network, log on to your router through your web browser and go hunting for its DNS settings — these may be on their own tab, on the main screen or under the DHCP settings. For basic OpenDNS, set the primary DNS to 208.67.222.222 and the secondary DNS to 208.67.220.220, respectively. This should deliver noticeably faster response times when accessing web pages. Some protection is built-in, but if you’re happy to apply a network-wide pornographic filter, set the router’s DNS settings to 208.67.222.123 and 208.67.220.123 instead. Now all adult content will be blocked automatically from all connected devices. If that’s a step too far, leave the basic OpenDNS settings in place and sign up for OpenDNS Home Free at signup.opendns.com/homefree — once done, you can log in and set up custom filters utilising over 50 different categories. Set up your home network,