TELUS Neighbourhood

Phil_Harmonic · 07-31-2020

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...

Phil_Harmonic · 07-16-2020

I have VDSL internet on a 50 Mbps plan and I'm only getting 38 Mbps. After checking with my ISP and doing all the testing of my line and modem over the course of a week, I'm pretty convinced my slow speeds are due to my internal phone wiring. The hou...

Phil_Harmonic · 08-13-2020

But 1.1.1.1 is promoted as being faster than Google's 8.8.8.8 . Since it isn't, that's what I meant by being a scam.

Phil_Harmonic · 08-13-2020

So why the hype around 1.1.1.1? Is it just a scam?

Phil_Harmonic · 08-12-2020

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, i...

Phil_Harmonic · 08-01-2020

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 s...

Phil_Harmonic · 07-31-2020

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 ...

TELUS Neighbourhood

User Statistics

User Activity

Changing DNS Server?

Replacing old home telephone wire?

Re: Changing DNS Server?

Re: Changing DNS Server?

Re: Changing DNS Server?

Re: Changing DNS Server?

Re: Changing DNS Server?