What is DNS and why can it make the internet look down?
DNS translates names into IP addresses. If it fails, apps using cached/direct addresses may work while websites by name fail.
DNS queries; configured servers; filtering; VPN.
Network/security team.
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On a managed Wi-Fi plan
Check managed security/filtering and provider DNS before changing settings.
On another provider's router
Use ISP DNS troubleshooting.
What to be careful of
Do not bypass safeguarding filters without authorised policy change.
Where this comes from: Official · see the original source ↗ · Draft—technical review · checked 17 August 2026