DNS Server is not responding - what to do?
Often, the Router can build is simply no connection to the Internet or the Computer, so that the said error appears. In rare cases, the cause is, however, also on the PC itself.
- Restarting: In most cases, the Problem is solved by a reboot of the router. Remove the power plug from the Router, wait a few seconds, until all the electronic components have been discharged, and you plug it back in to the power.
- Firewall: A further source of interference may lie in the Firewall of your computer. Disable the Firewall. How you can find out in the Video under the section. The error no longer occurs then, you should look for the cause in the Firewall.
- Browser: the short-term change of browser can help. You have installed two browsers, use the other. The Installation of another browser, it should not be necessary.
- DNS Server: if this does not solve the Problem still, open the user interface of your router. Enter in the connection settings as the DNS Server IP "8.8.8.8". This is the DNS-Server from Google, which may be used alternatively to the configured DNS Server to be used. The DNS-Server you can use both under Windows and in the Router as the FritzBox and Speedport Telekom change.
DNS Server not responding
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Exactly what DNS actually is, we will explain in this practical tip. Should you individual help for Troubleshooting your problem, then contact the experts in the CHIP Forum.
