Public Wi-Fi login fail, DHCP DNS 8.8.8.8

I recently have encountered twice the same issue: when connecting to public Wi-Fi connections requiring login confirmation, the DNS assigned via DHCP was always 8.8.8.8 (Google DNS) on my Windows 11 23H2 laptop.

My cellphone (iOS 17.5.1) always gets the correct DNS (local IPv4 address) and thus I manually changed the DNS on my laptop to proceed to the login page.

Any recommended procedures for me to check if it is my setting/software issue, so I can reset/uninstall to avoid this happening a third time?

Thank you very much for your help!

And what is the DNS you get when you connect via iOS 17.5.1?

Specify the exact make and model of your computer or go to Start, type msinfo and attach a screenshot of the System Information page. Go to Device Manager expand network adapters post the screenshot.

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Last updated April 12, 2025 Views 602 Applies to: