iiNet Slow DNS?

G’day,

All day today (26 Nov 21) my internet has been giving me what I think are DNS issues.

Once it loads a site - things are ok - but getting that site loaded often ends with “network problem” errors.

This is not just on 1 machine - it’s any machine connected to my (iiNet) router.

iPhones work fine off Optus, but if I switch to WiFi - same problem.

Is anyone else experiencing issues today? iiNet people?


Running Google’s speed test - first attempt it gave an error - couldn’t do it. But second time - 248Mbps / 10Mbps. 25ms latency.

Ping test comes in fast too - but takes ages to start. Then, its fine.

Cheers

cosmic

If you suspect DNS, changing it to an alternative is the best way to confirm.
Google: 8.8.8.8
Cloudflare: 1.1.1.1

If it resolves the issue, you know the cause at least. Often Cloudflare’s DNS servers are faster than most ISPs anyway unless you use specific services provided by them (Fetch TV, Game Servers, etc).

facepalm

I turned the router off. Turned it on again. And you know what - all good now. :slight_smile:

I did try changing the DNS server… I had about half a dozen set up on my MacPro’s settings… But - then I was thinking… if it IS the DNS - why would that affect all of these devices - the DNS is handled individually, yes?

Anyways - restarting the modem fixed it up.