Here's a guide on how to change DNS settings on different devices:
How to Change DNS on an Amazon Firestick
- Download the IP Tools app on your smartphone and connect it to your home Wi-Fi network.
- Scroll down to the section below Proxy lists and write down the Broadcast address and Gateway.
- On your firestick remote, press the Home button, go to Settings > Network > Choose Wi-Fi network > Forget network.
- Enter your Wi-Fi password, click Advanced, and enter the IP address you wrote down earlier for Broadcast IP and Gateway.
- For Network Prefix Length, enter 24, then enter Cloudflare DNS settings (1.0.0.1 and 1.1.1.1).
- Click Connect and start enjoying IPTV.
How to Change DNS on LG Smart TV
- Press Menu on the LG remote and go to Settings > Network Connection > Set Expert.
- Under IP mode, choose Dynamic, then select Manual under DNS server.
- Enter Cloudflare DNS settings (1.0.0.1 or 1.1.1.1) and restart your LG smart TV.
How to Change DNS on Samsung Smart TV
- Press Menu on Samsung remote, go to Settings > Network > Network Status > IP Settings > DNS Setting > Enter Manually.
- Enter Cloudflare DNS settings (1.0.0.1 or 1.1.1.1) and restart your Samsung smart TV.
How to Change DNS on Sony Smart TV
- Press the Home button on your Sony TV remote, choose Network Setup > Expert.
- Select the Wireless or Wired LAN you are connected to, and write down your IP address.
- Go back to Network, choose Advanced Options > IP Settings > Static.
- Enter your IP address with 249 instead of the last digit (e.g., 192.168.1.249).
- For Gateway, enter your router's IP address, and for DNS settings, enter Cloudflare DNS settings (1.0.0.1 and 1.1.1.1).
- Restart your Sony Smart TV.
How to Change DNS on Apple TV
- Go to Settings > Network > Network > Select Wi-Fi > Configure DNS.
- Choose Manual, enter DNS server address (001.000.000.001), and save the settings.
- Go back to the main screen, choose Settings > Sleep, unplug your Apple TV, wait for 10 seconds, and plug it back in.
How to Change DNS on an iPhone or iPad
- Go to Settings > Wi-Fi > Choose Wi-Fi network.
- In the DNS field, enter Cloudflare DNS settings (1.0.0.1 and 1.1.1.1) and go back to Wi-Fi to save the settings.
How to Change DNS on Android
- Go to Settings on your Android device, select Wi-Fi, press and hold on the Wi-Fi network to get a dialog box, choose Modify Network Config.
- Check Show Advanced Settings, change IP setting to Static, and enter Cloudflare DNS settings (1.0.0.1 and 1.1.1.1).
- Restart your device.
How to Change DNS on a MAG Box Device
- Go to Settings > System Settings > Network > Auto(DHCP) > Manual DNS.
- Enter Cloudflare DNS settings (1.0.0.1 or 1.1.1.1) and restart your MAG box.
Use a VPN Router
Using a VPN is the best way to avoid IPTV issues and ISP bandwidth throttling. Consider buying a wireless router that has VPN capabilities built-in or a dedicated VPN router to allow all your devices and computers to run on a VPN, avoiding any bandwidth throttling issues and IPTV problems.
In conclusion, changing DNS settings can improve your internet speeds and give you a better performance increase on any device.
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