Cannot communicate with Primary DNS Server

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Hey,

I'd appreciate any help regarding the periodic loss of Internet connectivity whilst using my Acer Aspire 6920G laptop. I connect via a Linksys WRT54G wireless router.

Everything has been fine up till about 3 weeks back; my Internet connection will go off approximately 2-3 times per hour, and I'd have to 'Diagnose and repair' my wireless connection, with these 2 messages frequently popping up: (please refer to screenshots)

I tried looking up other forums for possible solutions, and ran ipconfig in command prompt as directed:

Microsoft Windows [Version 6.0.6001]
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C:\Users\User>ipconfig /all

Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : User-PC
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Hybrid
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : Mochadi

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection 2:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Sony Ericsson Device 117 USB Ethernet Emu
lation (NDIS 5)
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 02-80-37-10-03-00
DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes

Wireless LAN adapter Wireless Network Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : Mochadi
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-1D-E0-AF-E1-01
DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
IPv4 Address. . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.101(Preferred)
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Monday, 24 August, 2009 11:49:25 AM
Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Tuesday, 25 August, 2009 11:49:24 AM
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 218.186.1.88
202.156.1.68
202.156.1.48
NetBIOS over Tcpip. . . . . . . . : Enabled

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Atheros AR8121/AR8113/AR8114 PCI-E Ethern
et Controller
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-A0-D1-A6-21-69
DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes

Could someone please advise on this constant problem? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
 

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Is there a reason you havent got your router set as your primary DNS server?
 

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System One System Two

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    Windows 11 Workstation
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    doofenshmirtz evil incorporated
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    Ryzen 9 5950X
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    Asus ROG Crosshair VIII Formula
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    Corsair Vengeance RGB PRO Black 64GB (4x16GB) 3600MHz AMD Ryzen Tuned DDR4
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    ASUS AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT 16GB ROG Strix LC OC
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    Creative
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    windows 10
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    Surface Pro 3
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    Memory
    4GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel HD Graphics 4400
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    12" Multi Touch
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    2160 x 144
    Hard Drives
    128GB
    Mouse
    Logitech
    Keyboard
    yes
    Internet Speed
    350 Mb/s
Is there a reason you havent got your router set as your primary DNS server?

Sorry, I'm really ignorant when it comes to Net connectivity issues. Is it imperative for me to set my router as the primary DNS server? And if so, how would I go about doing it?

Thanks anyway mate.
 

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Generally you would let your router handle the dns in you case this is 192.168.1.1, I'm just looking for some instructions for you as I'm currently running Windows 7 and couldn't talk you through changing the dns from memory.

Edit

Step by step instructions here - http://www.plus.net/support/domains_and_dns/dns/changing_dns_vista.shtml

use 192.168.1.1 as the primary server or try obtain dns server automatically.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Workstation
    Manufacturer/Model
    doofenshmirtz evil incorporated
    CPU
    Ryzen 9 5950X
    Motherboard
    Asus ROG Crosshair VIII Formula
    Memory
    Corsair Vengeance RGB PRO Black 64GB (4x16GB) 3600MHz AMD Ryzen Tuned DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT 16GB ROG Strix LC OC
    Sound Card
    Creative
    Monitor(s) Displays
    3 x27" Dell U2724D & 1 x 34" Dell U3415W
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 980 Pro 1TB M.2 2280 PCI-e 4.0 x4 NVMe Solid State
    Drive
    PSU
    1500W ThermalTake Toughpower
    Case
    ThermalTake Level 10 GT
    Cooling
    Enermax Liqtech 240
    Keyboard
    Surface Ergonomic.
    Mouse
    Logitech Performance MX
    Internet Speed
    350 Mb/s
    Other Info
    WinTV NovaTD
    HP CP1515n Color Laser
    Sony BD-5300S-0B Blu-ray Writer
    Microsoft LifeCam Cinema
    APC 750i Smart UPS
  • Operating System
    windows 10
    Manufacturer/Model
    Surface Pro 3
    CPU
    1.9GHz Intel Core i5-4300U (dual-core, 3MB cache, up to 2.9GHz with Turbo Boost)
    Memory
    4GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel HD Graphics 4400
    Monitor(s) Displays
    12" Multi Touch
    Screen Resolution
    2160 x 144
    Hard Drives
    128GB
    Mouse
    Logitech
    Keyboard
    yes
    Internet Speed
    350 Mb/s
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