New faster internet service but really slow webpage loading...

[GenericAsianGuy]

I just switched from an at&t plan (18 down and 1 up) to a much faster time warner cable plan (50 down and 5 up) and while download speeds and video loading are much faster, webpages take a lot longer to load... Does anyone have any idea as to what the problem is? Nothing has changed with the devices I'm using(both ethernet and wireless), although I do have a new modem/wireless router (modem is arris surfboard sbg6400)

 

[rjsq1989]

So, what DNS setting are you currently using? I have met same issue before which faster internet has poor webpage performance with inappropriate DNS setting.

 

[schwatzz]

Try changing your DNS https://developers.google.com/speed/public-dns/docs/using

 

[GenericAsianGuy]

ok, I'll try that

 

[GenericAsianGuy]

So, what DNS setting are you currently using? I have met same issue before which faster internet has poor webpage performance with inappropriate DNS setting.

so how do you access dns settings? I'm a noob when it comes to internet connections lol

 

[rjsq1989]

So, what DNS setting are you currently using? I have met same issue before which faster internet has poor webpage performance with inappropriate DNS setting.

so how do you access dns settings? I'm a noob when it comes to internet connections lol

Ok, here are several approaches you can use to get / set the DNS:

1. Get DNS value from command-line

• 
  ■ Press Win + R ---> Open Run window
  ■ Type cmd ---> Click OK
  ■ A command-line window pops up
  ■ TYpe ipconfig /all ---> Press Enter key
  ■ In the result you should see one or more linee about DNS settings

2. Set DNS value in adapter setting

• 
  ■Right click on the network icon in the system tray (normally appearing at bottom-right on the screen)
  ■ Open network and sharing centre
  ■ Click Change Adapter settings on the left panel
  ■ Find the adapter you are using, Right click on it, and click Properties
  ■ In the pop-up window, click on IPv4 option, and click Properties
  ■ Click "Use the following DNS server addresses"
  ■ Fill a DNS address in the fields. You can try the Google Public DNS 8.8.8.8 as first attempt.
  ■ Click OK and test some websites using your prefered browser

 

[GenericAsianGuy]

So, what DNS setting are you currently using? I have met same issue before which faster internet has poor webpage performance with inappropriate DNS setting.

so how do you access dns settings? I'm a noob when it comes to internet connections lol

Ok, here are several approaches you can use to get / set the DNS:

1. Get DNS value from command-line

• 
  ■ Press Win + R ---> Open Run window
  ■ Type cmd ---> Click OK
  ■ A command-line window pops up
  ■ TYpe ipconfig /all ---> Press Enter key
  ■ In the result you should see one or more linee about DNS settings

2. Set DNS value in adapter setting

• 
  ■Right click on the network icon in the system tray (normally appearing at bottom-right on the screen)
  ■ Open network and sharing centre
  ■ Click Change Adapter settings on the left panel
  ■ Find the adapter you are using, Right click on it, and click Properties
  ■ In the pop-up window, click on IPv4 option, and click Properties
  ■ Click "Use the following DNS server addresses"
  ■ Fill a DNS address in the fields. You can try the Google Public DNS 8.8.8.8 as first attempt.
  ■ Click OK and test some websites using your prefered browser

Ok, I tried it and I think it works somewhat. Pages do load faster but it's still slower than my old service. Guess I'll just have to blame twc then. But anyways, thanks for the help

 

[rjsq1989]

Ok, I tried it and I think it works somewhat. Pages do load faster but it's still slower than my old service. Guess I'll just have to blame twc then. But anyways, thanks for the help

Google public DNS is a good one. However it may not fit all users' requirement based on different locations, ISPs, etc. If you want, you can do some DNS benchmark, and pick the fastest DNS among a list.
A tiny tool named DNS Benchmark can provide sufficient information to do so.

 

[GenericAsianGuy]

Ok, I tried it and I think it works somewhat. Pages do load faster but it's still slower than my old service. Guess I'll just have to blame twc then. But anyways, thanks for the help

Google public DNS is a good one. However it may not fit all users' requirement based on different locations, ISPs, etc. If you want, you can do some DNS benchmark, and pick the fastest DNS among a list.
A tiny tool named DNS Benchmark can provide sufficient information to do so.

ok, I'll try that once I have a bit more time and I'll let you know how it goes