![]() If you’re not happy with your new DNS, you can easily revert to the default DNS. If you go for the Fastest DNS feature, you can apply the fastest DNS from this feature’s window. If you can’t make up your mind, you can use the Fastest DNS feature as the name points out, it will find the fastest DNS. Using Dns Jumper is a very simple 3-step process: The menu in the lower right hand corner allows you to choose between English, French, German, and several other languages. Another nice thing about the interface is that it provides support for multiple languages. This is nice, as it allows you to easily get started with Dns Jumper. The application will work on any Windows edition from Windows XP up to Windows 8.Īll the functionality Dns Jumper has to offer is nicely presented on the interface. To get started with the application you need only download a small archive (less than 1MB in size) and then extract and run the Dns Jumper executable. There is another reason why you would want to use Dns Jumper – it’s a lot easier than doing things manually.ĭns Jumper does not have to be installed. And the answer to the question “why would I want to do so?” is this: by doing so you can experience faster browsing speeds, you can access blocked websites, you can improve security, and you can block access to adult content (if you use a family safe DNS). With an large list of built in DNS severs and features allowing you to compare connection times, it makes DNS Jumper a great troubleshooting application for the basic and advanced user bases.The answer to the question “what does Dns Jumper do?” is this: the application will help you change your default DNS (Domain Name System). If you’re looking for something that is still quick and easy to use, but offers a little more functionality than just DNS settings, then I would check out NetSetMan which is an application made for someone who is making consistent changes to their network by making it easy to change DNS or IP configurations.ĭNS Jumper doesn’t allow you to do anything you can’t already do on your system, but it sure makes it a lot more convenient. I didn’t experience any bugs or have any complaints about DNS Jumper.Able to quickly make changes to DNS settings to your system.All other DNS changing software can change only IPV4 DNS." Author's note: "Dns Jumper is the World's first IPV6 supported DNS changing software (there is no other such software yet) Netsetman, mentioned as an alternative below, can not change IPV6 DNS. ![]() The main screen includes functions to flush DNS, apply DNS, or even pick the fastest DNS available. The interface is a small easy to use application even for someone with limited network knowledge. DNS Jumper also provides a much easier way to troubleshoot DNS problems for the less advanced user with a very easy and safe to use interface.ĭNS Jumper is downloaded in a compressed ZIP format, the application is standalone making it quick and easy to jump into the application once it’s been extracted to its desired folder. It makes for great use when trying to troubleshoot DNS issues as you’re able to quickly make changes to any network adaptor on your system with a simple drop down. There's also the option to check the response times between different IP addresses on different DNS servers.Įven if you’re an advanced user who knows how to make all these changes to DNS settings with the system command prompt, DNS Jumper still offers a nice fast alternative to making those changes. ![]() You’re also able to manually enter your own DNS server if needed as well as even lookup your own IP address. DNS Jumper gives you a wide range of options from automatically selecting the fastest available DNS server to flushing out your current DNS cache. It includes a large list of available DNS servers that you can quick switch over to without having to jump in your network cards advanced features. DNS Jumper also allows additional troubleshooting features like being able to test the response time from different IP addresses.Įven if you’re comfortable making DNS changes yourself within your system DNS Jumper still has its advantages to use. DNS Jumper allows users with even limited networking knowledge make quick and easy changes to what DNS server your system connects to. Thankfully there are loads of public DNS servers available to help you out when you’re in need. DNS is definitely a very important aspect to accessing websites today. It’s what allows us to use a name like to access websites instead of using IP addresses. DNS is essentially the internet's address book. ![]()
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