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Periodically am redirected to dnsassist page when accessing active sites

Several times a day when trying to go to active/working websites I am redirected to http://search.dnsassist.verizon.net/assist.php?url= and the following message is displayed:

Sorry, We could not find (URL specified)

It may be unavailable or may not exist. Try using the suggestions or related links below, or search again using our web search.

If I retry the URL, sometimes it works, if I try another browser sometimes it works - other times the same message is displayed. I have confirmed with others that there are no issues with the URLs I am trying to access, I am the only one experiencing this issue.

Is there specific DNS address I need to enter or block and if so, where is the setting to do this?

Thanks in advance.

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JOSEm441

I am not postive but try logging into your router and verify whch DNS servers you are using. For the MI424WR Rev I

My Netwrok - Network connections - broadband - settings

You could write down what is there then set primary to 8.8.8.8. & secondary to 8.8.4.4 then scroll down and apply.

Some have reported that this helps with youtube streaming issues also.

VUser50

You might also want to try namebench to find the best DNS server in your area. It basicly tests a bunch of websites to find the fastest and more accurate DNS server.

dslr595148

@VUser50 wrote:
You might also want to try namebench to find the best DNS server in your area. It basicly tests a bunch of websites to find the fastest and more accurate DNS server.

I agree or the one from https://www.grc.com/dns/benchmark.htm

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