How to ping the DNS server in Windows 11

Last update: 01/02/2024
Author: Sebastian Vidal

Hello Tecnobits! I hope you are as “in-ping” as I am today. Ready to learn to ping the DNS server in Windows 11Let's go!

What is DNS server and why is ping important?

  1. The DNS server is a system that translates Internet domain names into IP addresses.
  2. It is important to ping the DNS server to verify Network connectivity and latency.

How to open the command window in Windows 11?

  1. Click on the home button in the lower left corner of the screen.
  2. Writes "cmd" in the search bar and press Enter.
  3. The command window, also known as Command Prompt.

How to ping the DNS server in Windows 11?

  1. Type the following command: “ping [DNS server IP address]” in the command window and press Enter.
  2. For example, to ping Google's DNS server (8.8.8.8), you would type: "Ping 8.8.8.8".
  3. The command window will display the ping results, including the number of packets sent and received, as well as response time.
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Why is it useful to ping the DNS server?

  1. Pinging the DNS server is useful to verify the availability and quality of the network connection.
  2. It allows to detect connectivity problems that may be affecting Internet browsing.

How to interpret the results of the ping to the DNS server?

  1. If the result shows lost packages, can indicate connection problems with the DNS server.
  2. Un response time higher than normal can signal network latency problems.

How to solve connectivity problems with the DNS server?

  1. Verify that network configuration on your computer is correct.
  2. Restart the router or modem to restore the connection.
  3. Consider changing DNS settings on your computer if problems persist.

What is the IP address of Google's DNS server?

  1. The IP address of Google's DNS server is «8.8.8.8» y «8.8.4.4».
  2. These IP addresses can be used to ping and verify connectivity with Google DNS servers.
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How to change DNS settings in Windows 11?

  1. Open the Control Panel in Windows 11.
  2. Select Network and Internet and then Networking and sharing center.
  3. Click on Modify adapter settings and choose the network connection you want to modify.
  4. Select Properties and then select Internet Protocol version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
  5. Click on Properties and there you can change DNS settings.

What is network latency and why is it important?

  1. Network latency refers to the time it takes for data to travel from one point to another on the network.
  2. It is important because it affects the speed and quality of the Internet connection.

Until next time! Tecnobits! And remember, if you need to ping the DNS server in Windows 11, you just have to search for the corresponding command in the search bar. See you!