I have tried this service today and it seems faster, if any of you like to try give it a shot.
https://blog.cloudflare.com/announcing-1111/
https://1.1.1.1/
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Nice. I was going to post about this but forgot.
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I've been using the 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1 for several days.
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I'm finding this service to be faster than OpenDNS or Google and certainly more so than the standard Comcast servers. Using 1.1.1.1 also seems to have resolved the occasional lag and slow downloads/streaming that would occur when connected to a VPN. I thought it was the VPN service itself, but I think now I can confidently blame Comcast.
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Domain Name Speed Benchmark
New Release adds nameservers 1.1.1.1 1.0.0.1 9.9.9.9
Are your DNS nameservers impeding your Internet experience?
https://www.grc.com/dns/benchmark.htm
DNS Benchmark Software: Find The Fastest DNS
1st Dec, 2017 Ashish Mundhra
https://www.shoutmeloud.com/dns-benchmark-find-the-fastest-dns.html
"Most of the internet users do not pay attention to the DNS server they use to connect to the internet and use the default DNS server provided by their I.S.P. Some of us who know something about these stuffs are intelligent enough to choose form Wide list of DNS Providers. For long time OpenDNS ruled the market and now Google Public DNS.
There were too many choices for the user leaving them to wonder which one is efficient and fast form another. So, how do we know which DNS server is the fastest and more reliable? We can’t rely on other users benchmarks, since the results often depend upon geographic location. Now there is a simple way to find your DNS server’s speed by using DNS Benchmark tool released by GRC.
How to use DNS Benchmark?
DNS Benchmark bundled with a list of all popular public DNS servers and automatically includes the DNS servers that are being used by host system. In addition host also has the option of manually adding any DNS server benchmark. You can use it for DNS speed test.
After you run the small program just click on Run Benchmark. It will automatically test all the name servers present in the list for performance. It also offers a helpful summary and list of recommendations based on the result of the benchmark.
GRC has built a reputation for developing high quality freeware. DNSBenchmark is no different. Like all GRC freeware, DNS Benchmark is a tiny download which doesn’t require any installation.
Use it, if you want to find out which DNS server is fastest for you. My results are shown above. Did you get similar results? Or were they completely different? Don’t forget to let us know.
- Download DNS Benchmark (150 KB)
- License: Freeware
- Operating System: Windows all (Linux and Mac through Wine)
A bit more step by step "How to":
How to Choose the Best (and Fastest) Alternative DNS Server
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namebench is another helpful tool, but a bit dated (2010):
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I created the custom top 50 Nameservers list then ran the DNS Benchmark 3 times.
The 1.1.1.1 was #1 while 1.0.0.1 was #2 in testing but the difference in the top 10 scores was separated only by 2 MS MAX response times.
In a 4th test the 1.0.0.1 bested the 1.1.1.1 that was on top after the first 3 runs.
I'll run the DNS Benchmark on my other PCs later today.
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You stream/download issues are probably due to a peering issue between Comcast and source of content or due to congestion, which is where having more DL channels helps on (cable) modems even if you don't have high speed plans. Comcast and CenturyLink usually expect YouTube, Netflix etc to pay for improved capacity between each other and the latter expect Comcast to pay and you end up in a situation like you have.Last edited: Apr 23, 2018Maleko48, hmscott and Riley Martin like this. -
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You might also try running the test / benchmark, then right click and sort by uncached performance, to see which is closest to the root dns servers. Cached performance shows who's closest to you, uncached is who's closest to the root servers.
I hope that DNS update helps your performance overall. I notice a difference from the default DNS through the provider and between OpenDNS servers.Maleko48 and Riley Martin like this. -
One of the fastest for me is 9.9.9.9. Hadn't heard of it, but it seems a new service (aug. 2016) by IBM and a few other big players:
Code:Details on IP address 9.9.9.9 # # ARIN WHOIS data and services are subject to the Terms of Use # available at: https://www.arin.net/whois_tou.html # # If you see inaccuracies in the results, please report at # https://www.arin.net/public/whoisinaccuracy/index.xhtml # # # The following results may also be obtained via: # https://whois.arin.net # NetRange: 9.9.9.0 - 9.9.9.255 CIDR: 9.9.9.0/24 NetName: CLEAN-97 NetHandle: NET-9-9-9-0-1 Parent: NET9 (NET-9-0-0-0-0) NetType: Direct Assignment OriginAS: Organization: Quad9 (CLEAN-97) RegDate: 2017-09-13 Updated: 2017-09-13 Ref: https://whois.arin.net OrgName: Quad9 OrgId: CLEAN-97 Address: 1600 Shattuck Ave Ste 212 City: Berkeley StateProv: CA PostalCode: 94709 Country: US RegDate: 2017-09-07 Updated: 2017-09-21 Comment: https://9.9.9.9 Comment: Global Public Recursive DNS Resolver
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There are 2 entries, DNS1 and DNS2 so that if the DNS1 server goes down or becomes unreachable then the router / device can use DNS2 as an alternative. I usually use two completely different providers for DNS1/DNS2, that way in case the DNS1 Provider's BGP routes go wonky the DNS2 points to a whole different network, not just a different server on the same providers network mesh.
That way you *know* and use DNS servers that respond the quickest. I run it every few months just for fun, to see if anything has changed, which it often does, then I update my router and network devices again.
http://forum.notebookreview.com/threads/new-dns-service.815123/#post-10710562Last edited: Apr 15, 2018Maleko48, Riley Martin, Dr. AMK and 2 others like this. -
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I used OpenDNS for the longest time, then they seemed to get slow. Google's public DNS never worked well for me. Then I moved and changed modems/routers and simply forgot about testing new services because Comcast's seemed to be fine. Upon checking again, 1.1.1.1 is indeed the most responsive for me, and I like that they have IPv6 compatibility that 9.9.9.9 doesn't (at least not that I can find, someone post a link correcting me).
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Mind that checking speed first is important. It just happens to be a very fast one for my location, so the additional layer of security is a nice bonus.
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Cloudflares seems to be fastest for me from Comcast (Seattle) on 1.1.1.1 and from Spectrum (Tampa) 1.0.0.1 obviously ISP DNS shows as faster but...from both locations its faster than Google on my end. Never really gave OpenDNS a shot though...just set these in router since April 1st and have had no downtime as of yet! only when closest node decided to kick the bucket for 18 hours.
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After you make the Custom list, run the benchmark again, note the top cached response DNS servers, then right click on the list and sort by uncached performance to see those fastest servers, and pick 2 to try.
For me the infrastructure DNS servers are faster for sites I haven't gone to, and I already have a local cached DNS list, so for the most part sorting by uncached performance and using those top servers gives me the best performance.
The Open DNS are much slower, and the Cloudflare servers aren't even in the first page of fastest servers for me.Riley Martin, Dr. AMK and Vasudev like this. -
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@t456 Quad9 is very snappy than Google DNS. I just typed DNS 1 and DNS 2 was left blank. +reps added.
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@Vasudev - if you only have 1 *favorite* DNS server to put in DNS1, and haven't an idea what to put in DNS2, then download and run that DNS Benchmark program, and read my posts for the suggestions on how to run and find the top uncached performance and cached performance DNS servers, and pick the top one for DNS2. Annnnd, you may find that there is several faster DNS server from another service you could put in as DNS1/DNS2 pairings.Last edited: Apr 16, 2018Riley Martin and Vasudev like this. -
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Hopefully not too off-topic. But if you use an iphone there's a cool App called DNSOverride. You can set it up to disable ipv6 and it will also help prevent leaks.
https://www.dnsoverride.com/
I'm back to strictly OpenDNS (and my VPNs DNS). Cloudfare seemed like it might have been re-directing.
If you aren't already try throwing the OpenDNS alternatives into your Adapter (so for e.g., router I'll use the main 208.67.222.222 / 208.67.220.220, then for my machines adapters I'll plug in the 208.67.222.220 / 208.67.220.222 ). -
If you want detailed info on redirects and other shenanigans DNS servers pull, download that old Google hosted DNS app namebench I posted earlier, it will give lots (like wow) info about what a DNS server is pulling.
Note: the default 250 count setting for namebench is good, but I found 50 is enough for the meat of the testing. The 250 count is good to see more results deeper into slower servers.Last edited: Apr 21, 2018Maleko48, Dr. AMK and Riley Martin like this. -
Cloudflare's DoH Public DNS servers
dnscrypt-proxy
Running a DNS over HTTPS Client
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Running DNS Benchmark, its kind of cool to see the company that I work for show up in the list
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@Dr. AMK Try sorting DNS speed based on uncached test. I too got OpenDNS as faster alternative to Google/Quad9/CF DNS acc. to DNS bench tool from GRC.Maleko48, Riley Martin, Dr. AMK and 1 other person like this. -
Thank you for sharing this awesome DNS benchmarking tool. I was under the impression anyone who goes out of their way to use a VPN would never use stock ISP-provided DNS's due to security concerns / injections in the first place. In fact, my VPN provides their own DNS which I happily use because I trust them and their services I subscribe to (can't wait to see how they compare to others).
FWIW I find my connection faster and more stable by setting it up as a built-in Windows IKEv2 VPN connection rather than using my VPN's provided application to connect for me. The drawbacks however, are that I can't use their built-in ad filtering and extra security protections as well as their auto-kill features... but Windows at least offers a cutoff in the event it loses connection which is better than nothing.
I always disable my ipv6 for my devices based on my VPN's suggestion. I also run the following Chrome extensions: HTTPS Everywhere, AdGuard or UBlock Origin (only one or the other at a time depending on the day or week), Privacy Badger, and WebRTC Network Limiter.
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The idea behind using different DNS servers than ISP, VPN, or other services providers (Google) is that you spread the data points around - outside the purview of all one entity - think of it as making them "work for it" if they want it all
Plus, it's good to change things up and keep yourself sharp and in focus - humans forget things easily and the most important thing you can do to stay sharp is stay connected to everything that counts - refreshing as often as necessary.
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If you or others think CloudFlare or Quad9 are safe to use from a security standpoint, I am definitely excited to use them.
I've just been more comfortable with my VPN's provided DNS servers since I do in fact pay for their services. I have just been dealing with the slight performance hit since it is all a package deal and easy to set and forget. I forgot, I also run the YouTube adblocker too on my Chrome.
I hope to go to school for Networking & Security at some point... I've already got all my gen-eds and electives out of the way in addition to some comp sci credits, but I've also long been interested in Mechatronics (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Computer, Systems & Controls, Robotics, etc) engineering and was even accepted as a transfer student for Mechatronics Engineering at CSU Chico (although I am unable to attend due to life logistics).
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That's why I change it up from time to time, "spread the pain around", and it averages out over time. It's a good way to provide some level of exposure averaging.
And, that's really not a big deal, as I think anyone can do this themselves. Push your boundries and you'll find the structure of school is there for their ease, not your's, and you can balance both - good experience when you have to work with people of all ranges of experience. Respect them and they will accept and respect you.
Again, it's supposed to be fun, not work, that's the great thing about doing what you enjoy and are good at doing, you make everyone else happy and at the same time put a smile on your face. Noone else will or can work as hard as you can to make life work for you.Last edited: Apr 26, 2018Riley Martin, alexhawker and Maleko48 like this. -
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Here are my results with my current DNS set to my VPN's (looks like my VPN's DNS tanked):
NOTE: the first two (left two) are sorted uncached and the last two (right two) are sorted cachedLast edited: Apr 23, 2018 -
School is a work situation, and has it's own rules from the perspective of all involved. Getting along there, finding a good center and breadth of experience playing those roles goes a long way to finding the same in a paying workplace.
Hands on is the key, putting parts together, configuring things so that they interact correctly, efficiently, and complete to a goal is something that most book students don't have a perspective with until they start working.
That's why I recommend people try to find work in their field during school. Either at the same time - what I did - or during summers and breaks. It's not easy, but it's worth it. Just as taking different disciplines in school gives valuable perspective for cross experience that helps pull things together, so does application of theory to practical experience.
More than anything, when I interview for a job or position, they want to see my work experience, not my school work or grades.
If you can't get paid work, do volunteer work, or work on open source projects - as that applies to your interests. Anything that shows you can start something and finish it within a work schedule for delivery as promised, and that in itself is rare among students.
Even if you have work in unrelated fields, or non-technical work. There is so much to learn just to be able to show up to a job on time, and have enough consistency to show you can apply yourself as a reliable person.
It's all interconnected, and as you grow through learning, gain expertise, and become knowledgeable in your field - becoming a specialty expert in various focuses within your area of work, it's almost like you wish you could go back to school to apply that discipline to learning - you'd get more out of it - it's a brief feeling, and it passes, but there it is.
Anyway, put together a nice network of computers, configure router software, dns software, set up source control, and build OS's or do development as you are interested, and just become a good OS user first, then grow from there.
Help Desk is fun, you get to help people, and that's what it's really all about, we are here to help each other.Last edited: Apr 23, 2018Riley Martin and Maleko48 like this. -
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New DNS service
Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by ellalan, Apr 1, 2018.