Stop Using TM’s DNS Servers
Posted by: pin on: 13 Aug, 2008
- In: Nameservers| Server
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Sorry to have sound a little harsh in the title. Trust me, if there are only two last DNS servers to use, check out OpenDNS. The nameservers are 208.67.222.222 and 208.67.220.220. Forget about our local ISPs’ DNS servers. They are geographically near you, but that doesn’t mean they are realiable!
DNS is important. A good one log you into your server without delay, resolving your web address in your web browser quicker! Yet, our local ISPs never seem to take care of this seriously. Your router, computers, servers around you require a pair of reliable DNS servers.
Change your DNS now:
1) In your Router
Enable OpenDNS in your router so every computer benefits. The OpenDNS website is kind enough to list every model of router and guide you through the process. Stop using the famous Streamyx’s DNS servers (202.188.0.133 & 202.188.1.5).
2) In your Computer
If you’re connecting to Internet directly without a router, you can enter OpenDNS’s DNS servers into your computer, instead of using ‘obtain DNS server address automatically’. This also applies to those on Wireless broadband such as Celcom and Maxis 3G, etc.
3) In your Server
For example, if you have Linux installed in your server, include OpenDNS’s DNS servers to /etc/resolv.conf. I’m using TM’s DNS earlier and my dig and host command stop responding when TM’s DNS server decided to go teh tarik…
About OpenDNS
From the way how OpenDNS manage their website, showing the uptime of their globally loacated servers - rest assure this is the last time to change your DNS!
