Otherwise, if you'd rather not use Google’s DNS server but want faster browsing, you can use a tool such as Namebench ( ) which tests a whole bunch of DNS servers (such as OpenDNS or DNS.WATCH) and finds out which one is the fastest for you. It is worth keeping in mind that Google will be able to view your browsing habits, so it is a good idea to have a read through their privacy statement ( ). You may have to restart your browser for the changes to take effect.
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Click it and enter:Ĭlick OK, then Apply (if the DNS options are grayed out when you try to change them, just click the padlock in the lower left of the Network settings screen and enter your password when prompted).
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Now you are presented with two lists, below left one there is a button with a plus sign. Select the network connection you use to go online (normally AirPort if you use wireless or Ethernet if you are wired), press "Advanced…" and then select DNS at the top. To use Google’s servers simply open System Preferences and click Network. Normally the DNS server is hosted by your internet service provider but Google claims that their server is both faster and more secure, giving you a better online experience. What the DNS (Domain Name Server) server does is translate into 74.125.95.104 and direct your browser to that page. Every website on the internet has an IP-address (for example Google's is 74.125.95.104), but remembering these addresses for every website you want to visit is a pain. If you’re one that as your computer tied directly to your cable modem or DSL box, you can make the changes directly on your computer.Did you know that Google has their own DNS server which claims to be several times faster than your normal DNS?ĭNS server can be described as a phone book for the internet. By default, your router is most likely using the DNS settings determined by your ISP. If you’re like most people and have a router, you’ll have to break out the instructions (if needed) and enter the those recommended DNS servers into your router settings. I love OpenDNS, but when I ran it on my own, it found an AT&T DNS server that was 36% faster than my current settings.
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After it finishes running, you’ll get a web page similar to the following: If you have advanced knowledge of DNS, you can tweak the settings but if you’re not too familiar, just leave it with the default settings. Thankfully, there is a tool out there to help with this called Namebench. namebench runs a fair and thorough benchmark using your web browser history. Why? Because despite whatever speed you have, there will be a delay in how long it takes for the DNS server to resolve the name. Ruijing Li: 5/12/19: Cant find namebench report. If your DNS server is bad, it will slow down your web browsing. Google NameBench is easy to use and comprehensive but doesnt preview the DNS.
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Unfortunately, not all DNS servers are alike. DNS servers are the most trusted component of your web browsing experience. The DNS server your browser ‘points’ to in order to look up this information ‘resolves’ the domain name you enter to the IP address and takes you to that website.
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The best part is, if the IP address changes it doesn’t matter. Instead of having to enter in an IP address into your browser (such as 70.30.112.118 for Church IT), one only has to type in the domain name. This system makes it very easy for people to find websites. One hindrance to that speed regardless of whatever bandwidth you may have is your DNS settings.ĭNS (for those unfamiliar with it) stands for ‘ Domain Name Service.’ Essentially what it does is tie a name (such as churchm.ag) back to an IP address of the server the website resides on.
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Everybody wants their Internet speed to be fast.