Here are quick steps to add Google public DNS servers (8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4) to Wi-Fi network interface on Mac:įirst open the Network preferences by clicking on Wifi icon on top menu toolbar and then clicking on “open network preferences” sub menu as shown below: It may be better to add few DNS server as backup DNS server in you Wifi or wired network interface. When you are using WiFi or wired network using home broadband or mobile hotspot, you are assigned a default DNS server.