Windows 10: dns question

In my router it is set that my dns server is that of my ISP.
On some of my devices I have set a different dns server.
Is in those cases the router setting "overruled"?
Thanks for the answer.

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DNS problems with router

A couple suggestions I have for you:

Update the firmware on the router. Maybe it's getting into a badstate, and a firmware update might fix it. Or if you're comfortable with it, install a custom firmware like dd-wrt. Just make sure its supported on your router first.

Change your DNS to: 8.8.8.8, 4.2.2.1. Might help.

If none of these work, maybe statically set your DNS on your PS3/PC to the IPs you listed, taking the router out of the lookup procedure.

Last option, is look for a new router.

 

DNS server causing problem

Hi Andrea,

DNS is a server that translates websites' addresses so that browsers can connect to them. If the addresses become outdated or the server has issues, problems and DNS errors occur. For us to provide an accurate solution, we would need you to answer the following
questions:

• Which build, version and edition of Windows is installed on your computer?
• What changes have you made to your device before this issue occurred?
• Are you experiencing the same issue regardless if you are trying to be connected to a wired or wireless connection?

For initial troubleshooting, we suggest deleting the DNS cache. This can refresh the DNS files and settings on your PC. Follow these steps to delete the DNS cache:

• Using Search type Command Prompt.
• Form the search results, right click on Command Prompt (Desktop app) and then choose Run as administrator.
• In the Command Prompt window, type ipconfig /flushdns and then hit the Enter key.
• Once done, restart your computer and then check if the same issue persists.

We are looking forward to your response.

 

Safe DNS Project

Hey everyone! I am running a usability experiment to see how naive it might be to provide everyday users the ability to browse the internet in a safer manner.

To accomplish this I am running a public DNS server that is running Pi-Hole with extended definitions.

This experiment ties in directly with the guide im currently writing here:

Guide: Global Network DNS blacklisting (Pi-Hole)

To do this, I am hosting a small virtual server on Digital Ocean. I am using my own funds to give it a shot.

The Pi-Hole software is free and currently we are here with functionality.





I run some extra definition lists on the PI which caches and remembers its DNS requests, whenever the PI doesnt know something I take this a step further and the forward addresses point to OpenDNS family safe servers. Which according to openDNS block the following:

The goal of this is simple.

• Can I or another organization or entity use free products to provide a safer internet to users without charging them a ludicrous amount of money?
• How effective is it?
• Can it be done at a low or no cost?

To answer these questions I would like to invite feedback on the project if you decide to join. I am looking for the following.

• Response time ok
• false positives
• does this inhibit your browsing habits within reason?

Here are some examples of what this blocks.

• Telemetry
• malware domains
• ad domains
• pornographic and other none PG domains

DNS in itself isnt a perfect system, but I would REALLY like to understand how feasible a project like this could be. If you would like to join the DNS server IP in question is this.

45.55.35.57

(I currently only route IPV4)
​I DO NOT keep any private or identifying information.