DNS Lookup

Resolve a domain name over the cellular connection and measure resolution time.

Resolve a domain over the SIM's data connection. Verify the carrier's DNS answers correctly and track resolution time, a frequent hidden culprit in slow mobile experiences.

Parameters

ParameterRequiredDescription
HostYesDomain to resolve, for example kapptivate.com.
DNS overrideNoQuery specific DNS servers instead of the carrier's.
DNS Lookup should failNoInvert the verdict, for domains that must be blocked.

Plus the shared connection settings.

Results and metrics

In the action report (result):

FieldDescription
ip_addressesThe resolved IP addresses.
dns_serverThe DNS servers that answered.
durationResolution time in seconds.

In Analytics, each run feeds the DNS measurement with duration_seconds, tagged by status, host, DNS server, APN, antenna, and access technology.

What's next?

HTTP Ping

Measure the full request once the name resolves

Check SSL/TLS Certificate

Verify the certificate served on that domain

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