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R6050 DNS drops every 1-2 hours
Hi all, This issue has been happening for a few weeks. Every 1-2 hours I get the "This site can't be reached" message due to DNS issues. It also causes similar issues on all other network dev...
Are you using ipv6?
If not, enable it.
If so, make sure to change the IPv6 dns server as well.
what speeds do you pay for? The R6050 is a pretty anemic 10/100mbps router. its not gigabit capable and even its wifi is pretty slow. Depending on what you pay for, an upgrade might make a significant difference.
plemans michaelkenward Thanks!
Apparently, the R6050 doesn't have the option to switch to IPV6 (I looked & researched it)
Additionally, my internet speed is 100/10mbps.
Any other suggestions?
DFO wrote:
Additionally, my internet speed is 100/10mbps.That is on the edge of your router's capability. Take off the usual traffic processing overheads and your router is a bit slower than your Internet speed.
Take in the possibility that your ISP delivers a bit more than 100 Mbps, many do, and you may lose abut 10 per cent.
You can test that by running a speedtest out of the modem.
Then there is the local traffic on your own network. You could increase the speed there siginficantly.
My advice would be to buy a new router, one that also meets your other needs.
