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DNS – or domain name system – is the protocol on the internet that turns human-comprehensible website names such as sordum.org into addresses understandable by machines.(machine-readable “IP addresses”) , In some cases, you can increase the browsing speed or improve your security by replacing the DNS provided by your provider , DNS Jumper is a tool which makes it easy for you.
DNS, or domain name system, is the internet protocol that turns human readable website names (such as sordum.org) into machine readable numeric addresses. In some cases,you can improve browsing speed and/or improve your security by replacing the DNS provided by your internet service provider. DNS Jumper is a tool which makes this easy for you.
Why you should use DNS Jumper:
1. It can aid in accessing blocked websites
2. It can improve security by changing to more secure DNS servers
3. It can help keep your children safe by blocking inappropriate websites (e.g. adult material) by selecting a Family Safe DNS server.
4. It can speed browsing by moving to a faster DNS server
5. Changing DNS servers manually can be done, but DNS Jumper greatly simplifies the process
1. It can aid in accessing blocked websites
2. It can improve security by changing to more secure DNS servers
3. It can help keep your children safe by blocking inappropriate websites (e.g. adult material) by selecting a Family Safe DNS server.
4. It can speed browsing by moving to a faster DNS server
5. Changing DNS servers manually can be done, but DNS Jumper greatly simplifies the process
DNS Jumper 2.0 has some new and important features, such as Turbo Resolve which can apply the fastest DNS at startup. DNS Jumper is freeware, and portable (no installation needed)
What is new: (26.06.2015)
1. [ Fixed ] – Dns Jumper could not ping some DNS servers (instead of ping, resolve method used)
2. [ Fixed ] – Dns Jumper’s Buttons were too small, and minor GUI changes
3. [ Fixed ] – Sometimes Update function didn’t work (improved)
4. [ Added ] – Tray menu
5. [ Added ] – Turbo resolve feature. Drastically reduces the total fastest DNS test time
6. [ Added ] – Option to start DNS Jumper on system startup. Apply parameters at system startup. Other features
7. [ Added ] – Parameter support to Run fastest DNS test at startup and apply it automatically
8. [ Added ] – DNS list Import/Export features
1. [ Fixed ] – Dns Jumper could not ping some DNS servers (instead of ping, resolve method used)
2. [ Fixed ] – Dns Jumper’s Buttons were too small, and minor GUI changes
3. [ Fixed ] – Sometimes Update function didn’t work (improved)
4. [ Added ] – Tray menu
5. [ Added ] – Turbo resolve feature. Drastically reduces the total fastest DNS test time
6. [ Added ] – Option to start DNS Jumper on system startup. Apply parameters at system startup. Other features
7. [ Added ] – Parameter support to Run fastest DNS test at startup and apply it automatically
8. [ Added ] – DNS list Import/Export features
How to Change Your DNS Settings
1. Under “Choose a DNS Server”, click the drop-down menu and select a server from the list
2. Click the “Apply DNS” button
(for IPv6, be sure to tick the IPv6 checkbox)
2. Click the “Apply DNS” button
(for IPv6, be sure to tick the IPv6 checkbox)
How to Restore Your DNS settings or use your ISP’s default DNS Again:
There are two ways to do this:
1. Click the “Quick Configuration” button (the star icon) and select from the list
2. Under “Choose a DNS Server”, open the drop-down menu and select “Default (or Restore) DNS” from the list, then click “Apply DNS”.
(for IPv6, be sure to tick the IPv6 checkbox)
1. Click the “Quick Configuration” button (the star icon) and select from the list
2. Under “Choose a DNS Server”, open the drop-down menu and select “Default (or Restore) DNS” from the list, then click “Apply DNS”.
(for IPv6, be sure to tick the IPv6 checkbox)
NOTE: ZoneAlarm security software may block DNS Jumper’s. Please configure ZoneAlarm to allow ping messages
