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[How-To] Change DNS Servers for Fast Internet Speed


Many of the internet surfers (I should call them “Netizens” rather) most commonly, are not satisfied with their current internet connection speed. They are always in search of some tricks and tweaks to increase their internet connection speed. Most tweaks found on internet either works partially or don’t work at all, which lead to frustration and waste of the time. So, to save the time and also to save you from such embarrassment. here I’ve come up with a small trick that will increase your internet connection speed a bit.
The most useful tool for the whole internet establishment is the DNS server (Domain Name Server). Without it the internet is not possible. It is used every time you type and hit enter in your browser address bar. The DNS server is used to convert the normal website address to the IP address with the help of it’s directory in which, the  IP address are stored for the websites all around the web. Moreover, due to its usefulness and functionality, it also can be used to increase your internet speed. More fast the DNS server is, the more time you save which results in increase of your browsing speed.
Most of the ISPs (Internet Service Providers), use their own DNS server for more reliability and security. But if you are not satisfied with your ISP’s DNS server, you may use this trick.
To be precise, there are two tricks for it.
  1. Using open DNS Server (e.g Google DNS or OpenDNS)
  2. Using local DNS Server on your computer
Using open DNS Server

First, i will tell you about the Google Open DNS Server. their IP addresses are as following
  • 8.8.8.8
  • 8.8.4.4
Other DNS Servers you can use are as following:

Provider : DNSAdvantage
  • 156.154.70.1
  • 156.154.71.1
Provider : OpenDNS
  • 208.67.222.222
  • 208.67.220.220
Provider : Norton
  • 198.153.192.1
  • 198.153.194.1
Provider : GTEI DNS (Now Verizon)
  • 4.2.2.1
  • 4.2.2.2
  • 4.2.2.3
  • 4.2.2.4
  • 4.2.2.5
  • 4.2.2.6
Provider : Scrublt
  • 67.138.54.100
  • 207.225.209.66
    To change DNS Server, Goto,
    Control Panel> Network and Internet> View network status and tasks
    At this point you will get the following window…



    Then click on “Local Area Connection”



    Then Click on “Properties”

    Then DOUBLE CLICK on “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)



    Then change the DNS Server to 8.8.8.8 or 8.8.4.4


    If you don’t see any change in your speed, use the below trick…..


    Using Local DNS Server (ISC BIND)

    You can also use the local DNS Server located on your computer. The most commonly used local DNS Server is ISC BIND. Just download and install it and see the change…..
     
    You can DOWNLOAD IT HERE
     
    If you find this post useful or have any query, don’t hesitate to post your query in the comments below….Thank You.
    Rajat Patel

    Rajat Patel

    Founder at TheNextGeek.com. Software Engineer & Business Analyst by profession. Avid open source evangelist. Mostly writes about Technology that interests him, and some neat tricks to make your day-to-day tech life a breeze.

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