Network Tools

DNS Lookup

Look up DNS information for a domain name.

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Check your connection from different angles

For a clearer result, test speed first, then compare ping, IP and DNS information. These tools help separate Wi-Fi issues from internet line or routing issues.

When DNS lookup is useful

DNS lookup helps check whether a domain name has records that point browsers and apps to the correct destination. If one website fails while other websites work, DNS records or DNS caching may be part of the issue.

DNS does not usually change your raw download speed, but slow or failing DNS can make browsing feel delayed before a website starts loading.

DNS versus speed

DNS problems can make a website fail to open or delay the first connection, but they are different from download speed problems. If every website loads slowly after it starts, check speed and Wi-Fi. If only one domain fails, DNS records or domain configuration may be involved.

Use DNS Lookup together with the speed test when you need to know whether the issue is a specific domain or the connection itself.

Common DNS record types

A records point a domain to IPv4 addresses. AAAA records point to IPv6 addresses. MX records help deliver email. NS records show the name servers responsible for the domain. TXT records are often used for verification, email protection and service configuration.

Seeing these records can help website owners, students and support teams understand whether a domain is configured correctly. For ordinary users, DNS lookup is most helpful when one website fails while the rest of the internet works.