Smart DNS or tunnel? The difference and the use of each in gaming
DNS and tunnel are two different tools: DNS determines which address your device reaches and the tunnel determines which route the traffic takes.
What does Smart DNS do?
By changing the device’s DNS, requests for supported services are directed through Pingura’s servers. It is simple to set up and works on any device including consoles, because it only needs a DNS address.
What does the tunnel do?
In the Windows client, the selected game’s or app’s traffic enters the Pingura route and you can compare the routes by Ping, Jitter and Packet Loss before connecting.
Which should I choose?
- I only want to set up my console quickly: Smart DNS.
- I want to test and choose the route and play on a console: hotspot or same network in the Windows client.
- The game is on PC: selective tunnel in the client.
Frequently asked questions
Does Smart DNS need an IP registration to use?
Yes; you register your own internet IP in the account panel, in the DNS settings section.
What if my IP changes?
Register the new IP again in the same section of the panel.
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