We totally agree with GRC’s comments about the program when it states: By performing DNS look-ups, the program calculates the total delays to your location. GRC’s DNS Benchmark performs a detailed analysis and comparison of the operational performance and reliability of up to 200 DNS servers.
We recommend that Windows users download a very useful (and free) utility called DNS Benchmark, which can be downloaded here:ĭNS Benchmark from the Gibson Research Corporation website
This is why the DNS Benchmark program, below, can be very useful.Īpproach 3: Download and run the DNS Benchmark program (Windows users) Please note that while ping measurements are useful to to pick DNS servers that minimise transmission delays, they do not tell you about any processing delays that take place on the server itself when it performs a DNS look-up. All a speed test will give you is a speed test measurement from the speed test server itself, and any ping value provided will be for the speed test server itself.
One site online incorrectly advises PS4 owners to enter DNS settings and then to run an online speed test to determine which DNS servers are best. This shows the importance of determining the best DNS servers to use at your specific location as there is not one best setting for everyone. We were also interested to find out that the ping to Google’s DNS servers (which are used by many broadband users to maximise performance) could be improved upon at our particular location. In our case, there was a substantial difference (about 10.5 ms) between the best and worst average ping time. If you want to use a Wi-Fi connection for your PS5 (and we very strongly recommend using Ethernet cable to get better speeds and lower latency to substantially improve your gaming experience), then do the following.Īfter your PS5 has scanned local Wi-Fi networks, select your Wi-Fi network from the list. You will get the message ‘Internet settings updated’ and you are ready to go with your improved DNS settings. You can select Automatic for MTU Settings and Do Not Use for Proxy Server. Once the numbers are safely entered, you can quickly move through to the final (non-DNS-related) settings by selecting Next. If you use Google DNS servers, you will enter 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4, but we strongly recommend that you determine the best settings for your location as described later in the page. Make sure you enter addresses for both as the Secondary DNS settings will be used if the first DNS server is not working. We come to the step where you can enter the DNS settings for both the Primary DNS and Secondary DNS.
You have the option of setting your own IP address using the Manual option. When presented with the question ‘How do you want to set up the Internet connection?’, select Custom.Īssuming that your router is set up to assign IP addresses automatically, select Automatic. Of the two options, select Use a LAN Cable. PS5 settings for an Ethernet LAN connectionįrom the PS5 home screen, click on Settings.
If you use Wi-Fi (and we cannot convinced you of the major performance benefits of using an Ethernet cable instead), then this is how to set the DNS settings with a Wi-Fi set-up.Īfter your PS4 has scanned local Wi-Fi networks, select your Wi-Fi network from the list. Your Internet settings are updated and you are ready to go! If you want to use Google’s Public DNS settings, enter 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 (or use your preferred settings). Next, you enter your chosen Primary DNS and Secondary DNS settings. Then, importantly, select Manual (and not Automatic) for DNS Settings. You have the option of setting your own IP address using the Manual option.įor DHCP Host Name, select Do Not Specify. Next, rather than clicking on the default Easy option, select Custom.Īssuming that your router is set up to assign IP addresses automatically, select Automatic.
Then select the second option Set Up Internet Connection. Go to Settings and move down the menu to select Network. If you are currently using Wi-Fi to connect your PS4 to your router, we strongly advising using an Ethernet cable connection instead as it will be more reliable, faster and have lower average latency and reduced ping spikes. PS4 settings for an Ethernet (LAN) connection