tedv join:2005-04-30 Oshawa, ON |
tedv
Member
2014-Jan-24 6:04 pm
[Internet] DNS ServersHi everyone, I have always used a DNS server of my choice, (Originally Level 3 and then Google's) over my ISP's to speed up surfing. Is there any problem with doing that with Fibe? (In the Sagemcom, it appears that they have a 10.x.x.x DNS, as well as a primary and secondary DNS, which I am guessing is for the IPTV) Thanks, Ted |
|
1 recommendation |
If you do not have Fibe TV, you can use any DNS server of your choice (I recommend OpenDNS - Fastest in Southern Ontario on Bell). If you do have your Fibe TV and encounter issues with a custom DNS server, just switch the DNS back to automatic.
DNS Server Ranks (from me and others):
#1: OpenDNS (best uptime/performance) [208.67.222.222 , 208.67.220.220] #2: Level 3 (Very Good Performance - Amazing for those on Level 3 Network ) [209.244.0.3 , 209.244.0.4] #3: Google (Sometimes has caching and uptime issues (surprisingly) [8.8.8.8 , 8.8.4.4] |
|
|
to tedv
Or just change the DNS on your device and leave the DNS intact in your Sagemcom. |
|
sm5w2 Premium Member join:2004-10-13 St Thomas, ON |
sm5w2 to tedv
Premium Member
2014-Jan-25 10:19 am
to tedv
I periodically run dnsbench.exe to get a speed ranking for several dozen DNS servers and then pick the top 3, which currently are: 66.163.0.173 142.46.128.130 216.183.90.190 dnsbench.exe can be obtained from Gibson Research: » www.grc.com/dns/Benchmark.htm |
|
tedv join:2005-04-30 Oshawa, ON |
tedv
Member
2014-Jan-25 10:29 am
said by sm5w2:dnsbench.exe can be obtained from Gibson Research: Actually SM5W2, it was Steven Gibson that got me using alternate DNS servers! |
|
tbb73 join:2008-09-24 Apollo Beach, FL |
to tedv
said by tedv:Hi everyone, I have always used a DNS server of my choice, (Originally Level 3 and then Google's) over my ISP's to speed up surfing. Is there any problem with doing that with Fibe? (In the Sagemcom, it appears that they have a 10.x.x.x DNS, as well as a primary and secondary DNS, which I am guessing is for the IPTV) Thanks, Ted You can run whatever DNS you what even with FibeTV. The two 10.x.x.x will remain the first DNSs and will only be sued to resolved TV stuff. I always use my Unotelly DNS. |
|
SquadG join:2013-06-09 Anjou, QC |
to sm5w2
said by sm5w2:I periodically run dnsbench.exe to get a speed ranking for several dozen DNS servers and then pick the top 3, which currently are:
66.163.0.173 142.46.128.130 216.183.90.190
dnsbench.exe can be obtained from Gibson Research:
»www.grc.com/dns/Benchmark.htm WOW ! Thtat's a good tool to have ! Thank you ! |
|