Google Public DNS

[Shadylane315]

I had a few questions about Google Public DNS. I'm looking to speed up the browsing on my internet. Here are my questions:

What is the difference between adding google public dns on an OS level or a ROUTER level.

I'm currently on a mac using a Time Capsule. What are the best instructions to follow for setting up a google public dns. Any tips or tricks I should know about?


Thanks!

 

[Comeagain?]

OS: the computer.
Router: the network.

 

[Shadylane315]

I understand that, but maybe I should be more specific.

If I do it on an OS level it should only affect my computer...correct?

If I do it on a router level then it should affect every computer that connects to the router?

Sorry for such newb questions

 

[cookiesnfooty]

I understand that, but maybe I should be more specific.

If I do it on an OS level it should only affect my computer...correct?

If I do it on a router level then it should affect every computer that connects to the router?

Sorry for such newb questions

Your assessment is correct, a router level change is more efficient.

 

[jer04]

Just a heads up, I used google DNS before and it slowed down my iTunes downloads a lot. (And some download sites) if it does this to you as well, you might wanna try other public dns like open dns etc. instead of google.

 

[Quotenfrau]

I don't recommend Google public DNS because of privacy. Google logs every request and saves it forever.