What is a DNS?
Domain Name System, or DNS, is the database or directory of the Internet. It allows for domain names to map to an Internet Protocol or IP address number. So when you enter a website like www.plus.net on your device it looks up its IP address, the equivalent of a phone number, and then connects you to the location where the website is stored.
What is an IP address?
An IP address is a string of numbers like this 212.159.8.2. Every device that’s connected to the Internet has a unique IP address that helps other computers identify it.
Great that we don’t need to remember long strings of numbers to visit websites anymore. Domain names like www.plus.net were created to make it easier for us to remember websites. That’s a plus.
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How do I find my IP on my computer?
WiFi connection
- Select Start then Settings.
- Then Network & internet, then WiFi.
- Select the WiFi network you’re connected to.
- In Properties, look for your IP address listed next to IPv4 address.
- Your IP address will look something like 192.168.0.1
Ethernet connection
- Select Start then Settings.
- Then Network & internet, then Ethernet.
- In Properties, look for your IP address listed next to IPv4 address.
- Your IP address will look something like 192.0.2.146
That’s it! You’ll find your IP address using either WiFi or Ethernet.
What is a DNS server?
DNS servers make it easy-peasy for us to get to websites by converting a domain name like www.plus.net into its own unique IP address 212.159.8.2 for the website. DNS servers use software communicate with each other following a bunch of rules.
It’s easier for computers and network devices to locate each other over the Internet by using IP addresses. We’ve got ultrafast Full Fibre with speeds up to 900Mb and part Fibre broadband with average speeds of up to 66Mb. To get connected see what deals you can get.
How does DNS work?
Here is a simple way to understand how DNS works.
- When you enter www.plus.net in your browser.
- DNS server replies with the Plusnet IP address 212.159.8.2
- A request is made to the web server which then returns the Plusnet homepage to your device.
- If the DNS server doesn’t know the IP address of any website, it asks authoritative servers on the Internet for help and then sends the information to you.
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Here’s the legal bit
You can see our full residential terms and conditions here.
On 31 March each year the monthly plan price will increase by £3 for Broadband and out of bundle charges will increase 5%. See About annual price changes for details. Please note the cost of other services you take from us may increase or decrease while you are a Plusnet customer.
Broadband without a landline
- Your home phone will be disconnected and will no longer work.
- You will lose your home phone number and will not be able to get it back. You'll have to get a brand new number if you decide you need a home phone in the future.
- You won't be able to make or receive calls, including to emergency services.
- Healthcare alarms, medical pendants, security systems and any other services which are connected to your home phone will no longer work.
1. Broadband Packages
- Broadband packages are subject to 24 month contract and availability.
- Payment by direct debit.
- Your pre contract information and contract summary sets out your speed estimates, total monthly costs, total upfront costs and the amount you will pay once your minimum term ends. This is available at checkout.
- Please see our price guide for all broadband charges.
1.1 Fibre and Full Fibre packages
- Subject to availability, geographic location, computer specifications and a line check. The exchange list and dates are subject to change.
- Prices and terms subject to change during the contract term.
- Openreach may have to carry out a survey before they can connect your home to Full Fibre. If they do, they may need access to your property, but we’ll contact you first to arrange a suitable time.
- If additional work is required, this may take longer than the initial set up time provided and there could be additional costs, we’ll contact you to confirm what additional work is needed and how long this will take, usually within four weeks from the date you placed your order.
- If you do not want to proceed with your upgrade based on this, you’ll be able to cancel your order without being charged.
2. Existing Customers
- Please see our price guide for all broadband and home phone charges, log into your account in the Member Centre or call us on 0330 1239 123 to discuss your contract.
3. Speeds
- Please see our guide to Broadband speeds for more information about what speeds mean and what package is best for you.
4. EE Sim Plan
4.1 SIM Plans
30 day minimum term. Subject to terms and credit check. Monthly charges assume online billing. You will not get 5G speeds using a 4G phone. Allowances for use in UK (excluding Jersey, Guernsey & Isle of Man) and Republic of Ireland. A daily charge applies to use allowances in the EU/EEA unless you have an add-on or Inclusive Extra that includes EU Roaming. See roaming costs page for countries and details. 50GB data fair use policy applies outside the UK. See ee.co.uk/terms for countries and details. Deposit needed for roaming in limited circumstances. Use your allowance to call/text UK mobiles, and landlines starting 01, 02 and 03 when in UK & Republic of Ireland. Some numbers aren’t included: calls to 070 numbers cost up to 5p/min and calls to 084, 087, 09 & 118 cost 83p/min plus the applicable service charge. See ee.co.uk/prices for the EE Price Guide for a detailed list of service charges and other charges outside of your allowance. Personal use only.
4.2 Essentials SIM
Includes speeds capped at 100Mbps, Data Gifting and Stay Connected Data
4.3 Stay Connected Data
If you have a capped data allowance (i.e. not an unlimited data plan) once you have used up your monthly data allowance your speed will be capped at 0.5Mbps. You will regain access to our fastest speeds upon (1) renewal of your monthly plan allowance, (2) by buying one of our data add-ons, or (3) If you are gifted data by someone else in your family account. Once the data add-on or gifted data runs out, you will return to the capped speed until your monthly plan allowance has renewed. Not available with No Frills plans.
4.4 Data Gifting
Account holder only can gift between pay monthly plans on the same account in increments of 500MB. Unlimited data plans can gift up to 100GB. Data usage on an unlimited data plan will be deducted from giftable allowance. No gifting to/from Smart Watches, 4G Home, 5G Home or 30-day 4G WiFi or 5G WiFi plans. Data not used in a month does not roll over, allowances are set back to zero at the start of each month. If you are outside your price plans standard countries when your monthly allowances refresh on your bill date the main account holder will not be able to gift data until you return to the UK/EU. Data can only be used in accordance with the plan terms applicable to the receiving line.
5. Broadband Extras
Plusnet Safeguard
Included with all of our broadband packages, Plusnet Safeguard filters inappropriate web content for your household. Further information can be found here.
Plusnet Protect powered by Norton™
Our security package protects you from online threats. Charges apply for Unlimited Fibre broadband customers. Further information can be found here.
Software Support for Plusnet's Broadband Devices
For further information on Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI), software support and how to report software vulnerabilities please refer to Software Support and Reporting Security Issues.