It is not uncommon for DNS server issues to cause network connection errors. When there is a DNS error, some users run the Internet Connection Troubleshooter. Windows. You may receive this message from the troubleshooter Although your computer appears to have been configured correctly, the resource or device (DNS server) is not responding
What to do when the Internet stops working? The first thing to do is to restart the router. Sometimes there may be IP conflicts. You can resolve them by restarting the router. Change the DNS server of Google, clearing the DNS cache and updating your network adapter drivers are options.
Each step is explained in detail below.
What to do if your device, equipment or resource is not responding?
1. Restart the router
The first step is to restart your router. You can either turn off the router or unplug it. After waiting a while, you can turn it back on, or turn the router back on.
2. Google DNS: Change
You can fix the “the device (DNS server) is not responding” issue by changing the DNS server. Google DNS can be used as an alternative to your current DNS. You can switch to Google DNS by following the instructions below.
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To select, press the Windows key + X on your keyboard Run .
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Use the open box to entercpa.cpl, and then click OK Open the Control Panel applet shown below
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Right click on the active network adapter to select Properties .
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Click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) to continue Properties To open the snapshot window, click directly below.
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Next, select the radio button Obtain an IP address automatically .
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Choose the right option These DNS server addresses can be used automatically .
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In the Preferred DNS servers address box, enter 8.8.8.8.8.8.8.8.8.8.8.8.8
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Use Enter8.4.4.4 to access the alternate DNS server address box.
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Just click on OK You can close the window.
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3. Get DNS cache
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According to users, clearing the DNS cache can fix “the device/resource is not responding” errors. Windows 10 allows you to do this using the Windows key + S shortcut key.
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In the search box, type Symbol of the system.
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To select an option, right-click on the command prompt As administrator .
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After entering the commands, press Return.
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Close the command prompt window.
4. Update the network adapter driver
An outdated network adapter driver can also cause the “device/resource is not responding” error. Some users may need to update their network adapter drivers. To do so, click on Free download en Booster 6 Site Driver Save the installation wizard for this software
Open DB 6 after installation. After installation, Driver Booster will automatically scan your computer. Then press the button All updates If the scan results include a network adapter,
5. Disable the Firewall Windows Defender
Blocking Windows Defender Firewall can also cause a DNS server error. It may also be worth disabling WDF to ensure the firewall is not blocking your connection. You can disable WDF by following these steps.
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Use the Windows key + S key to open the Cortana search box.
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In the search box, enter the keyword firewall.
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Choose Windows Firewall Defender for Control Panel Applet
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Please click on Windows Defender Firewall: Turn On/Off To open up more possibilities.
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The user can choose between the options Disable Windows Defender Firewall To disable WDF
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Choose the right option OK .
These are some solutions to the problem Although your computer appears to have been configured correctly, the resource or device (DNS server) is not responding To reset your internet connection, you can use the… error. If you have any alternative solutions to this error, please share them with us.
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