Domain Network Server

OK I am EXTREMELY p'd off but I will try to stay calm while typing this. SEVERAL TIMES EVERYDAY FOR WEEKS my internet has been constantly cutting off randomly, sometimes for as long as 2 hours at a time. When I run a diagnosis, it says something along
the lines of 'Domain Network Server is not responding' or 'Unable to connect to DNS' and other variations. I have used Google for possible solutions, such as entering a 10 digit address in the IPV4 or whatever, and that has not worked. I have no idea what
the f'k a DNS is, never mind know how to fix it. I am extremely angry because of the amount of times it happens every f'g day and at really important times, today I have lost many hours, even days, of hard work because it cuts off at the wrong f'g time.
Does anyone have any other suggestions on how to fix it?

Hi,
This issue could be also caused by your router, try to reset or update the firmware of your router.
You need find the information on your specific router, here I just find a general reference for you:
Upgrading your Router's Firmware Manually
http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/23960/~/upgrading-your-routers-firmware-manually
Please Note: Since the website is not hosted by Microsoft, the link may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this information.
Alex Zhao
TechNet Community Support

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