If the WiFi is running slowly, people do all sorts of things with their routers. Sometimes they change the router's location, sometimes they wrap foil around its antenna. It's worth noting that to make WiFi internet rocket-fast, you don't need to do all this, but rather change essential DNS settings. By changing the settings related to DNS (Domain Name System), you can easily enjoy high-speed internet. Let's understand DNS and DNS settings in detail so you can easily enjoy fast internet.

What is DNS?
Before learning about DNS settings, the question arises: What exactly is DNS? You can think of it as the phonebook of the internet. When you search for a website on your mobile or computer, your device doesn't understand the name; it understands the IP address. Since it's difficult to remember the IP address for every site, DNS converts domain names to IP addresses so your browser can connect to the correct server.

Why does changing DNS settings increase internet speed?
As we mentioned, DNS can be thought of as a directory that provides Internet addresses. Now, if you search for YouTube, your device asks DNS for the correct address to access YouTube. If DNS provides a website address that is a fast service, it will take longer to access. However, if you are provided with a shorter and faster route to reach the site, the website will load faster, making the internet faster for you. You can also understand this by saying that changing DNS settings makes websites load faster on your device.

How to determine a faster DNS?
You can change the DNS settings on both your device and your WiFi router. However, you need to know the fastest DNS in your area. To do this, you can use online tools like dnsspeedtest.online. These online tools can help you determine the fastest DNS address for your area.

How to change DNS settings
To change your phone's DNS settings, go to your phone's settings.

Then, tap WiFi, then Connected WiFi, and then tap IP Settings.
In IP Settings, tap Static, then DNS, and paste the fast DNS address. Remember that a DNS address consists of two parts; for example, Google DNS addresses are 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4. Paste the first part of the address into DNS 1 and the second part into DNS 2.
After saving, you'll be able to enjoy fast internet on your device.

How to Change DNS on a WiFi Router
First, log in to your router's interface. To do this, you can access the IP address on the back of the router, such as 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1.
After logging in, click Network Settings and go to the Internet / WAN / DNS section.
In this section, you'll find the DNS server option.
Now enter both parts of Fast DNS in DNS1 and DNS2, save the settings, and restart the WiFi router.\
Now, all the devices connected to your WiFi will access the internet through the new DNS.

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