Windows Network Setup and Troubleshooting

[@RetroNook]

Clearing your routers cache (unplug router for 20/30 seconds then plug it back in and let the router reboot) can help improve performance as well, especially if you do a lot of surfing/downloading.

[@aaronbeaty3980]

Great video. One add-on I might have added. 802.3 (wired) uses CSMA/CD (carrier sense, multiple action, collision detection); 802.11 (wireless) uses CSMA/CA (carrier detect, multiple action, collision avoidance). What is happening is the the radio version is sending an annouce that it intends to send a packet, prior to sending it; when there are multiple devices trying to fractionally share WiFi, this is needed. It ensures the packet frame is received, although introduces lag.

[@RedC1iff]

Your advice is invaluable, and we're grateful for it. I would really appreciate if you could make a video with information on how to set up a home server safely. For example, in a household with 4 PCs, 2 for the kids and 2 for the parents, how can we ensure a secure network? If one of the kids makes a mistake, how can we prevent it from affecting all the PCs in the house drom virus ? Virtual LANs for kids pc ?

[@stevedodd295]

Please create a video on OpenDNS.

[@RetroGamer20109]

Excellent video on networking. I am interested in the DNS video too. Let me know when you make it

[@trp225]

9:06 yes they did have domain names. Ever hear about the HOST file? Before DNS Servers this/that file had to be updated every often.

[@davemail]

This is a much needed video, none of this is rocket science, but it's extremely obscure and you have outlined it quite well. [ BTW, Geologic Location ≠ Geographic Location 🤯 ] You are the GOAT!

[@sleepingiv]

4:55 This is the most useful tip for me. Thanks for the info. ❤

[@IvoMimica]

Great video ! I'm all in for the DNS dedicated video !

[@GooGoo007]

Hey Rich! Love your content and your post-production work is top notch. Your mic audio was a little hot on the peaks on this vid. :)

[@Eternal_Tech]

Based on my research, using DNS servers other than your Internet Service Provider's (ISP's), may cause inefficiencies and overall lower performance. Many sites use Content Delivery Networks (CDNs), which usually send data from servers closest to you, which usually serves to increase performance. When a server is closer to you, it usually has to go through fewer hops, which tends to mean that you receive the data faster. When you use your ISP's DNS servers, this will usually cause lookups to default to CDNs that are closest to you. However, if you use third-party DNS servers, then you may receive lookups to CDNs that are closest to the third-party DNS servers, which may not be close to you. Therefore, even if the lookup process is quicker using a third-party DNS server, the subsequent actual data transfer from the site may be slower.

[@gotbordercollies]

and your shirt is perfect for this video! Thanks Rich

[@Rixster_82]

Also turn off energy saving on ya connection . Same place where u selected the speed of the connection can help with latency

[@srvuk]

Very useful. I'm sure that something about DNS servers would be very interesting for many.

[@computersrepaircotesaint-l7407]

thx man. always good to watch

[@korodhsoaqoon]

Wow, Amazing video

[@rationalbushcraft]

Used to see the negotiated speed mismatch back in the day with Cisco equipment of all things. For some reason their implementation of the RFC was different than other companies.

[@mark-sk3do]

I disable all game launchers from starting when Windows loads. If a game or launcher wants to update it can wait until I double-click it

[@tubeDude48]

I can't see going around to each computer and changing the DNS when you can do so in the Router.

[@randaldavid7685]

How about a video about the eternally impossible connecting to other devices on your network problem. I, for example, find it impossible to access my computers and laptop on the private network, even though I have jumped through all the required hoops. continues to require Windows Network Credentials sign in, even though require password has been turned off on all devices.

[@CyberCPU]

I just did a video on that a few weeks ago.

[@EEDSPELL]

You may also mention how easy it is to disable automatic start of unwanted use of background programs in the task managers startup meny. I would love to see how you do these things using the horrific new menus and setting in Windows 11 that Macrosoft is trying to influence us (Read : as soon as they force us to do when they ban the control panel and old commands). Therefor also see how to do this with Powershell cmdlets would be great.

[@user-qb7qs5el4w]

By changes made as described am I changing just the computers settings or am I actually changing the routers settings. Do I have to change all of the computers or will changing one apply to all of them?

[@Eternal_Tech]

The changes outlined in this video will only apply to the computer that was used to make the changes. Changing the network settings on one computer will not change the network settings on the other computers on your local area network (LAN). If you want to change the DNS servers that are used by all of the devices on your network at the same time and with the least hassle, then you should change the DNS server settings on your router.

[@user-qb7qs5el4w]

@@Eternal_Tech Thank You!

[@gerritvisser]

For a house you should really set the DNS in your router, that way everyone gets the same DNS server

[@ravitejaj473]

You are like a Hero 🎉, 💪🎇💫🌟🌄✨

[@DrenDor100]

This raises a few questions for me. First, how can I test if my ISP's DNS is good or bad? Is there some kind of DNS testing I can perform to actually verify the difference isn't just placebo? Second, I am in B.C. Canada, not far from Vancouver. Do I need to worry about my DNS provider being Canadian vs. American? I doubt it really matters, but just throwing it out there. Third, it is worth paying for a premium DNS service, or are free ones just as good? Or are free ones going to be on par with my ISP's, in which case is there really an advantage? Goes back to my first question, how do you know this is really making a real world difference? Forth and last, I have some old Raspberry Pi's kicking around, should I look at making one a DNS server of my own? Maybe add Pi-hole as well, which I've never tried but keep hearing good things about... or is that really worth my somewhat valuable time?

[@Eternal_Tech]

To test the speed of your ISP's DNS servers and other DNS servers, you may wish to download the free Domain Name Speed Benchmark from Steve Gibson's website. Unfortunately, I cannot provide a direct link to this software, because KZbin will probably automatically delete my comment. However, based on my research, unless your ISPs DNS servers are severely slow, it is probably best to use your ISP's DNS servers in most instances. The main reason is that using a third-party DNS server can cause your computer to use a Content Delivery Network (CDN) that is geographically farther from you, ultimately increasing latency of data transfer. Regardless, there are some scary censorship laws being proposed in Canada. If these laws are implemented, using a non-Canadian DNS server may route around the censorship, if the censorship is implemented at the DNS server level. However, I am not sure how Canadian ISPs will implement these laws if they are passed.

[@whitewolf6730]

Also, I used to have the Sysinternals utilities back in win95 days. Are any of the other ones safe to use to keep you out of Microsoft’s clutches?

[@blainedonlon]

I use a DNS that Canada provides and it's blazing fast, and I also set it up on my modem so anything in the house goes through it.

[@vla2uv]

Yeah, I know what you'll gonna say but since you wanna make everyone's life easier it would be easier, as well to show the shortest and the most universal way to get to the adapter settings by pressing Win + R and then typing " ncpa.cpl"?! Is there any other shortest way in any Windows version, I mean any, to get you there?!

[@Tiboo08]

can you do a debunk series where you try and test script or apps to prouve that they do basically nothing but placeboo because im tired of the "fps boost guide" to just tell you download this or that till you brick your system

[@jamesbowen6144]

Thank You ....

[@ssa00109]

can you make a video on open DNS

[@The1-MHR]

Opendns video please on home routers

[@MAAB_FW]

Hello Uncle, regarding the DNS topic, on May 2, 2024, I switched from one ISP to another. After the switch, I can't connect to any DNS server on my Cudy WR1200 router; it always defaults to Google DNS. I prefer using NextDNS, which I used with my previous ISP, but now I can't connect to it or any other DNS. Is it possible for an ISP to block their users from using any DNS server?

[@ryanzmuda3167]

The wireless depends on the type. Not all users have above a gb hard wired. Latest wireless is better

[@CyberCPU]

Gigabit Ethernet is two decades old.

[@swisspeach67]

9:19 closest to my "geologic" location? 🤪

[@vpn6958]

Do a video about DNS setup buddy share your knowledge 😊

[@Andy.Gledhill.Models.]

I discovered that my 1 GB internet connection was only running at 100mbps. I tried 2 cables, and was getting the same result. So, I looked at the settings for my ethernet connection and I found that a setting called "auto disable gigabit" was set to "Relink battery or AC power". I changed this setting to "disabled", and that put my connection back to 1 GBPS.

[@zMeul]

it's always the DNS, well .. except the cases where it isn't

[@Shifo_47]

thanks

[@ItwardTenno]

Letting you know that you need to make Open dns video

[@Gjd94]

So handsome, as usual

[@LTrotsky21stCentury]

Can't set up a windows home network to link two computers. Can't find any reliable information to do that. Every single video or web page describes things which don't exist or which are massively different from what is on my screen. Seen hundreds of complaints in many comments from people who cannot set up a home network in their homes with their computers. If ever offered the option of not using Microsoft for *anything*, I immediately take it. With every new release, Microsoft takes away functionality from and control from the user, and breaks things.

[@shadowopsairman1583]

Netstat, ipconfig

[@kingcarcas1349]

Bro i unplug my switch every once in a while (consumer grade) and i swear my interest is zippier ....even though i read everywhere you don't have to...

[@Angular777]

Why not put your DNS resolver on your router? Otherwise you have to do it on a per device, and kids can easily change it...

[@curiousshiba]

9:26 don’t take the name of the Lord in vain

[@CyberCPU]

How? I genuinely thank God for DNS.

[@sumadinac5]

Please create a video on OpenDNS,or the best for Serbia in Europe.I am from Serbia today i found channel and subscribed,and I've been watching for an hour yor videos.I just don't know what to watch first,a few days ago I I had a problem with broken MBR...yor video helped to fix tnx.Also this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIvMhK2Jj7V9n7c ,can it be there or not downloaded Untoched Windows 10 IOT Enterpise LTSC x64 supported till 2032 year?If no one asked, I will I guess you won't be angry,Is there an email address...purely for some emails.Just for some downloading ISO ect,all the best to you and your family.I hope you will,read this comment greetings from Serbia Europe :)

[@KOX599v2]

.bat @echo off netsh winsock reset catalog netsh int ip reset reset.log netsh winsock reset netsh int ip reset ipconfig /release ipconfig /renew arp -d * nbtstat -R ipconfig /flushdns nbtstat -RR ipconfig /registerdns exit