My connection is bipolar

farquezy · 14 Jan 2011

One minute it will be good, and the next it is bad.
one minute it is 50%, then next its 75%, the next is 90% etc

I know its not my router since laptop is not like this

I get this error when troubleshooting
here is what i get:
Your computer appears to be correctly configured, but the device or resources (DNS server) is not responding

Ztruker · 14 Jan 2011

You could try different DNS servers. Give OpenDNS a try.

ionbasa · 14 Jan 2011

+1 on OpenDNS, You can easily set the DHCP servers from your network adapter settings under Ipv4

rap33042 · 15 Jan 2011

If DNS is the issue, try DNSBench from Steve Gibson; it's a great utility: GRC's | DNS Nameserver Performance Benchmark

StalkeR · 15 Jan 2011

You can also try and Google Public DNS :)

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farquezy · 15 Jan 2011

Ztruker said:

You could try different DNS servers. Give OpenDNS a try.

im using this only on this computer, hope it helps, should i add a network?
also, how is the privacy? am i just as protected using this as i would be not using it?

EDIT: seems to be working so far, thanks!
just answer my questions please, thank you!

Ztruker · 15 Jan 2011

OpenDNS is as safe and private as any other DNS server, including the ones your ISP provides.

Not sure what you mean by "add a network"?

farquezy · 15 Jan 2011

First thin openDNS wanted me to do was to add a network of theirs in order to experience the full benefit of their service

Ztruker · 15 Jan 2011

Not necessary but okay to do so. You can just use the DNS IP addresses.