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Re: Changing DNS Server?
UPDATE: After using 1.1.1.1 for over a week, I didn't notice any difference in speed. My ping speed was the same, and web pages didn't load any faster. I also used DNS over https (DoH) and didn't notice any increase in security or decrease in ads, in fact there seemed to be more ads. So I reverted back to my IPS server and https. Hope this info might be of use to others.19KViews0likes6CommentsRe: Changing DNS Server?
I rebooted it, but it still showed 8.8.8.8 So after some more research, I realized I was actually connected to and using the 1.1.1.1 DNS server, it just wasn't showing up on my modem's basic status page for some reason. Then I went back into my WAN settings page and discovered deep in the advanced menu an option to "Set DNS server manually". Since it was unpopulated (just with zeros) I filled in 1.1.1.1. When I did that, and checked my basic status page again, it finally showed 1.1.1.1 as my DNS server. Even though I was using the 1.1.1.1 DNS server when I did the initial change, there was nothing indicating this on my basic status page. At least I have some verification from the modem that I'm using it now.19KViews1like8CommentsRe: Changing DNS Server?
I didn't have any problem configuring my modem, it was very easy. And I didn't get my modem from my ISP. My modem allowed me to change the DNS settings, as nothing was greyed out or blocked me from changing them. It's just when I did change them (or rather, simply filled in the DNS server number), the status still showed 8.8.8.819KViews0likes1CommentRe: Changing DNS Server?
I did a bunch of research before I changed the settings and none of the websites or youtube channels I looked at said anything about going through your ISP. It's my understanding that this is supposed to be something you can just change on your own. They just gave simple instructions for changing the settings. I only changed the IPv4 settings on my PC. I don't think my connection uses IPv6.19KViews0likes3CommentsChanging DNS Server?
Hi, I'd like to try and switch my DNS server to 1.1.1.1 to see if it's any faster than the one from my ISP. I have a modem/router combo (TP Link TD-9980) which is connected to my desktop PC via ethernet. I don't use wifi to connect to the internet. I went into the modem's web management page and changed the settings. Then I rebooted the modem. Plus I changed the settings in Windows 7 network adapter. However, in my modem's status page, it's now still showing 8.8.8.8 for my DNS. I don't get it. Is there anything else I need to do?19KViews0likes15CommentsRe: Replacing old home telephone wire?
So I tested the little box marked 'phone', 'line' and 'modem' and it works. However, connecting my modem to it would not be feasible since I'd have to run long ethernet cables through the laundry/boiler room doorway, and down a hallway and into the living room where my desk and PC are. I talked with my ISP again, and told them I had narrowed down the problem to an issue with the telephone line behind this wall jack (some kind of combination of coax cable and phone cable jack) in the dining room: The ISP said they could send out a tech to fix it, but it would cost $125./hr. I don't think the tech would be able to replace the telephone line anyway, as I previously mentioned, if the line is stapled to a stud, they wouldn't be able to pull it out without ripping out the dry wall. This is the wall jack in the kitchen: I managed to run the CAT5e cable from the kitchen wall outlet all the way around the living room to my desk (on the left) where my modem and PC are. But as you can see it means running it above the radiator. I think it will be okay though. Since I am getting 44-45 Mbps (not ideal, but good enough), I've decided to live with it this way. Thanks to everyone on this thread who helped me with this problem! I may not have bothered to try and test the kitchen wall jack otherwise.5KViews0likes2Comments- 8.6KViews0likes1Comment