DNS: How to Fix IPTV buffering situation? [Effective Solutions 2022]

If you have IPTV buffering problems, this chapter will help you fix the IPTV cache by changing the DNS on your device so you can quickly find a solution to the problem.

A restart of your Router and Device solves 90% of the Issues! Before proceeding to troubleshoot any issues, please perform a restart on your equipment. Power off your router, pull the plug for 5 min and power it on again. This will clear the cache from your router. Then turn your TV box or Smart TV off, pull the plug for 1 minute and turn and back on.

This will clear out all the old cache settings from your router and device and should provide a fresh connection. This is often the solution to a lot of problems and is essential before other troubleshooting can begin.

Sometimes you may experience buffering due to low internet speed or high internet traffic.

If, however, you are experiencing buffering issues on the Firestick, please see the tutorial: Fixing Firestick Buffering.

Cause:

1. The most common cause of buffering is the result of a slow internet connection. This may be because of low internet speed or other users hogging the bandwidth in your house. Do you have lots of users in your home? Disconnect them all and try again
2. The second and more logical reason is that you are using Wi-Fi, it doesn’t matter how fast your internet is…Wi-Fi as a whole is slow and unreliable. it just is…. You should avoid using it when possible

Click here to learn more about IPTV buffering causes.

Resolution:

1. Directly connect to your router using an ethernet cable or to a powerline adaptor.
2. If not possible, try moving the box closer to the router.
3. Change your WI-FI channel. To avoid interference with nearby devices.
4. If you experience buffering press “pause” for 10-15 seconds and resume, that will eliminate the need to buffer most of the time.

How to fix IPTV Stalker buffering issues?

Is really simple to do. Change your router’s DNS to Cloudflare DNS servers: Primary: 1.1.1.1 Secondary: 1.0.0.1

This can also be done on none STB devices. More Info about Cloudflare DNS can be found Here

Setup on a Router

Setting up 1.1.1.1 takes two minutes and requires no technical skill or special software. If you’re a computer novice, pick your device below for an easy-to-follow setup guide.

Your router’s configuration may vary. Consult your manual for more information.

1. Connect to your preferred wireless network.
2. Enter your router’s gateway IP address in your browser.
3. If prompted, fill in your username and password. This information may be labeled on the router.
4. In your router’s configuration page, locate the DNS server settings.
5. Write down any existing DNS server entries for future reference.
6. Replace those addresses with the 1.1.1.1 DNS addresses: Save your settings, then restart your browser.
   • For IPv4: 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1
   • For IPv6: 2606:4700:4700::1111 and 2606:4700:4700::1001
7. Save your settings, then restart your browser.
8. You’re all set! Your device now has faster, more private DNS servers

Setup on iOS

Setting up 1.1.1.1 takes two minutes and requires no technical skill or special software. If you’re a computer novice, pick your device below for an easy-to-follow setup guide.

1. From your iPhone’s home screen, open the Settings app.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, then tap your preferred network in the list.
3. Tap Configure DNS, then tap Manual.
4. If there are any existing entries, tap the – button, and Delete next to each one.
5. Tap the + Add Server button, then type 1.1.1.1
6. Tap the + Add Server button again, then type 1.0.0.1. This is for redundancy.
7. Tap the Save button on the top right.
8. You’re all set! Your device now has faster, more private DNS servers

Setup on Android

Setting up 1.1.1.1 takes two minutes and requires no technical skill or special software. If you’re a computer novice, pick your device below for an easy-to-follow setup guide.

Note that Android requires a static IP to use custom DNS servers. This setup requires an additional setup on your router, affecting your network’s strategy for adding new devices to the network. We recommend configuring your router’s DNS instead. This will give all devices on your network the full speed and privacy benefits of 1.1.1.1 DNS.

1. Connect to your preferred wireless network.
2. Enter your router’s gateway IP address in your browser.
3. If prompted, fill in your username and password. This information may be labeled on the router.
4. In your router’s configuration page, locate the DNS server settings.
5. Write down any existing DNS server entries for future reference.
6. Replace those addresses with the 1.1.1.1 DNS addresses: Save your settings, then restart your browser.
   • For IPv4: 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1
   • For IPv6: 2606:4700:4700::1111 and 2606:4700:4700::1001
7. Save your settings, then restart your browser.
8. You’re all set! Your device now has faster, more private DNS servers

Setup on Mac

Setting up 1.1.1.1 takes two minutes and requires no technical skill or special software. If you’re a computer novice, pick your device below for an easy-to-follow setup guide.

1. Open System Preferences.
2. Search for DNS Servers and select it from the dropdown.
3. Click the + button to add a DNS Server and enter 1.1.1.1
4. Click + again and enter 1.0.0.1 (This is for redundancy.)
5. Click Ok, then click Apply.
6. You’re all set! Your device now has faster, more private DNS servers

Setup on PC

Setting up 1.1.1.1 takes two minutes and requires no technical skill or special software. Even if you’re a computer novice, pick your device below for an easy-to-follow setup guide.

1. Click on the Start menu, then click on Control Panel.
2. Click on Network and Internet.
3. Click on Change Adapter Settings.
4. Right-click on the Wi-Fi network you are connected to, then click Properties.
5. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (or Version 6 if desired).
6. Click Properties.
7. Write down any existing DNS server entries for future reference.
8. Click Use The Following DNS Server Addresses.
9. Replace those addresses with the 1.1.1.1 DNS addresses: Click OK, then Close.
   • For IPv4: 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1
   • For IPv6: 2606:4700:4700::1111 and 2606:4700:4700::1001
10. Click ok to close.
11. Restart your browser.
12. You’re all set! Your device now has faster, more private DNS servers

Setup on Linux

Setting up 1.1.1.1 takes two minutes and requires no technical skill or special software. If you’re a computer novice, pick your device below for an easy-to-follow setup guide.

While these steps are for Ubuntu, most Linux distributions configure DNS settings through the Network Manager. Alternatively, your DNS settings can be specified in /etc/resolve.conf

1. Click the Applications icon on the left menu bar.
2. Click Settings, then Network.
3. Find your internet connection on the right pane, then click the gear icon.
4. Click the IPv4 or IPv6 tab to view your DNS settings.
5. Set the “Automatic” toggle on the DNS entry to Off.

Provide the 1.1.1.1 DNS addresses in the DNS entries field:

1. 1.0.0.1
2. For IPv6: 2606:4700:4700::1111,2606:4700:4700::1001

1. Click Apply, then restart your browser.
2. You’re all set! Your device now has faster, more private DNS servers.

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