Every user wants a stable internet connection because all our work depends upon our internet connection. At times your browser is not able to develop a connection with your router and as a result, you might face troubleshooting errors.
In case you face issues with Spectrum internet because of DNS you can contact spectrum customer service as they are providing their services around the clock and their agents are available 24/7 for your live assistance. But, before contacting Spectrum customer service we will suggest you read through you because we will provide you the information that can help you out when you face DNS issues. The good part is you might don't even need to report this issue to the customer service department, and solve it on your own by following our suggestions.
Spectrum is an internet provider that offers is a reliable and fast internet connection and Spectrum internet is ranked among the top internet connections in the US. However, sometimes you can face latency in your internet signals occur due to many reasons such as some kind of hardware connection problem it can be your cables or it can also be due to software issues such as DNS.
What is DNS?
Before diving into any details let's tell you what DNS is? DNS stands for Domain Name System. This is a server that plays a vital role in your online web browsing experience.
You might be wondering what role is played by a DNS. The role of a DNS is to convert all the alphabetical websites into numeric numbers. For instance, if you are logging in to instagram.com, it will be converted into a numerical format that is the IP address for a specific website due to which you get directed towards your chosen website. If due to any reason your DNS server malfunctions, you won't be able to login into any website. That means that you will be facing speed lag issues, and to solve your DNS issues you have to be very persuasive. You don't have to be a tech-savvy person to restore your DNS in its condition.
We are mentioning some simple and easy tricks that you can try and resolve your DNS issues to avoid any issue that might cause a hindrance in your work.
Try to change your device
Sometimes it becomes difficult to find out where does the issue lies it becomes difficult to configure if the issue is with your DNS or not. It is better to narrow down a problem into smaller chunks and try to resolve it that way because it takes less time and the issue gets resolved more effectively. You have an option to make it all work if you can look into the solutions that lie in front of your eyes but when we panic we often tend to ignore smaller things. You can try to login into the same Browser but from a different one.
For instance, if you have logged in to your computer or laptop and the web page is not working fine you can try to login into another device and see if it works fine or not. If your browser is not working fine on your laptop then you can try to open the same webpage on your mobile phone, tablet, or iPad and check if the same issue remains there or not.
If your browser is working fine on another device like your laptop or mobile phone then chances are, that there is no issue with your DNS, rather there are chances that the main culprit is your laptop or computer. In case after changing your device you still say the same kind of issues on all the devices then you can contact your internet service provider and ask them if there is an outage in your area or you can reboot or restart your modem and router and see if it starts working fine or not. Rebooting your router usually works for everyone.
Change your browser or try a different one
There is another way through which you can see f the main problem or issue is with your DNS or not, that is by using different web browsers. For instance, if you have been using Firefox for your browsing and it is causing you trouble, then you can try a new browser like Google Chrome or Internet Explorer. If the webpage that you were using on Firefox, is not causing you any speed lag or trouble on other browsers, like Google Chrome or Internet Explorer then chances are you do not have any DNS issues. It might be because of the webpage, that your browser was not working fine it can be because of your browser. You can also try and reinstall the browser that you prefer and see if the same page is working fine or not hopefully, it will start working fine now.
Format your DNS cache
The cache is like a library that keeps your record and your online web experience, it works on the websites where you allow the cookies to be stored on your device like laptop mobile phone tablet, or computer. When you store everything in your cache it makes it easier for you to access the same websites again as it will load faster the next time. However, certain repercussions come along with every is in technology which is are corrupt cache that can cause your DNS to work slower which will add up to the problems caused by your DNS.
The best way is to format your cache or you can call it a cache clean-up that will help you to resolve your DNS issue it will start working fine. That tells you how you can do that,
- Click on the start button that you can see on the left corner of your computer screen.
- Now click on the search button.
- Click on the clean up the cache clean up.
- Restart your web browser or close the one that you were using to restart your web browser again.
Reboot your equipment
As cliché as it may sound, the simple tricks work 90% of the time. As many wise people say most of the people who are busy in their life don't be much heat to the smaller stuff such is the case with your modem and router. When we are continuously using the internet for everything, our router or modem can n catch some bugs online with him cause it works slowly or even corrupts your device. Turn off the button at the back of your router and modem and reboot it. Once you reboot it, wait for a few minutes until it starts working fine. Be a little patient f it is not work in the first go because it will work if you try to 2-3 times.
Summing it up
We know that whenever you face issues while you're working, such as DNS issues it becomes very irritating. However, with Spectrum internet, it happens once in a blue moon, and when you face such issues simply try the simple tricks that we have mentioned above as it will help you to resolve your issue quickly.