There are several ways to troubleshoot the DNS on your network or device. First, try pinging a domain with its IP address.

We replaced our old router (Linksys BEFSR11) with a new Netgear (RP614v.4). We're on a domain. The new router was set up just like the old one. The router is set to get DNS automatically (from the ISP ...

So I´m playing IT admin for the school where I work. We have a pretty basic setup here, but even that is proving to be beyond me. Our network has an IPCop firewall and caching server, behind which is ...

Network issues are common with Windows systems but are mostly resolvable once you understand the cause. Imagine a situation when your system is connected to the internet and the Wireless icon shows ...

When you attempt to run CMD shortcuts from non-standard locations, you may receive ‘DNS Server not authoritative for this zone’ message. It may also prevent and prevent you from executing an important ...

Patches released earlier this month to quash a critical bug in the DNS have slowed servers running BIND, the Internet’s most popular DNS software, and crippled some systems versions of Windows Server.

Matthew Sparby writes: "Lately I've been noticing problems with my PowerBook experiencing odd moments of lag when I use it on my home network. This slowdown doesn't occur at the office, however. I ...

Another DNS lookup workaround Upgrading to Mac OS X 10.2.2 has caused an inability to resolve host names under the Domain Name System, using a variety of networked applications including Internet ...

Personally, one of the main reasons I like to run my own DNS server at home is to protect my privacy. DNS isn't encrypted by ...

Attacks related to Domain Name System infrastructure – such as DNS hijacking, DNS tunneling and DNS amplification attacks – are on the rise, and many IT organizations are questioning the security of ...

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There’s been a growing number of players who report to us about the PS4 DNS error NW-31253-4 recently. If you’re one of them and you need help to fix it, this ...