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Xfinity DNS and Roon

I have had problems in the past when streaming through Roon with skips and interruptions in music using Xfinity fiber optic service.  The Roon community monitor suggested that I change to a third party DNS such as Google.  My router is an Arris X5001.    I have tried to change the DNS on the router and the option is greyed out.  Trying to get a competent human to discuss my issue is impossible.

Does anyone know if it is possible to change DNS using Xfinity service?  Would a separate internet service just for HiFi be beneficial?

Thanks

wlp3
erik_squires
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PS:  192.168.x.y is the most common private IP range and you should stick to it unless you have a very good reason not to and pretty much only commercial installations ever need this.

So don't go randomly picking IP ranges.  🤣 Just change the 3rd digit so they are not he same at the router and modem.

erik_squires
15,802 posts
 

Also, OP, before I forget, if using WIfi, use a free phone or tablet or laptop Wifi analyzer to ensure your signal strength is good AND that the Wifi channel is uncluttered. 

Any wifi enabled device has some free version available in the app store.

wlp3 OP
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Thank you very much for your comments.  I will give it a shot.  Much appreciated!

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