Network tab
Choose DNS, manage WARP, change adapter settings, or reset supported network settings.
On this page
Where: Open TOOLS → Network.
Choose the right tool#
| I want to… | Use |
|---|---|
| Compare DNS response times | DNS Setter |
| Connect or disconnect Cloudflare WARP | WARP Manager |
| Review settings for my network adapter | Network Controller Settings |
| Reset supported settings after a connection problem | Network Reset |
Save work and finish your match before applying network changes. They can briefly interrupt the internet connection TinyBoost needs. These tools do not promise lower ping or a faster internet plan.
Network Reset#
Reset TCP/IP, DNS, and registry values to Windows defaults
Resets the network settings covered by TinyBoost's reset workflow to defaults. It is not a backup of a custom office, VPN, or static-IP setup. Record any custom configuration before using it.
Click Reset to Defaults. A full-screen progress bar works through seven stages automatically.
At the end you'll see "Network Reset Complete" and a warning: "A reboot is recommended to fully apply all network changes." There's a Reboot Now button.
Tip
If your internet is behaving strangely after using any tool on this tab (or after using some other tweaking program), start here.
DNS Setter#
Benchmark DNS servers and apply the fastest to your network
What DNS is
DNS is the phone book of the internet. When something on your PC needs to reach steamcommunity.com, it asks a DNS server for the address. A slow or unreliable DNS server makes pages and services feel sluggish to connect.
It does not change your in-game ping. Once you're in a match, DNS isn't involved.
Click Open DNS Setter, then Run Benchmark. TinyBoost tests 20 well-known DNS providers (Cloudflare, Google, Quad9, OpenDNS, AdGuard, Mullvad and others) and lists them fastest first.
| Column | What it means |
|---|---|
| Provider | Who runs it |
| Primary IP | Its address |
| Average | How long it took to answer, in milliseconds. Lower is better |
| OK% | How many test questions it answered. This matters more than speed |
The fastest reliable result is selected for you automatically. Reliable means it answered at least 80% of the test questions on both of its addresses.
If you pick an unreliable one, TinyBoost warns you: "Selected DNS has low response reliability. It may cause intermittent connectivity." A fast DNS that sometimes doesn't answer is worse than a slower one that always does.
Click Apply: Cloudflare (1.1.1.1) to use it.
To undo: click Reset to DHCP: that puts DNS back to automatic, letting your router decide. Network Reset also does this.
Cloudflare WARP#
WARP routes traffic through Cloudflare's network. Whether it helps your connection depends on your route and location. See Cloudflare's WARP FAQ for service limitations.
It doesn't always help
A VPN adds a hop. Sometimes that hop is faster than your provider's own route, sometimes it's slower. Check your ping with the CS2 Ping tool before and after to see whether it's actually better for you.
The first time, TinyBoost shows a notice about Cloudflare's terms. Click I Understand, Continue.
Do this
- Click Open WARP Manager.
- If it isn't installed: click Install Cloudflare WARP. TinyBoost downloads the official installer from Cloudflare and installs it. This can take a few minutes.
- Click Register Device. A Cloudflare window appears asking you to accept their privacy policy: accept it, then click Register again.
- Click Connect (green) to turn the VPN on, or Disconnect (red) to turn it off.
There's a Service Dependencies panel showing the background pieces WARP needs, each marked Running, Stopped or Disabled → Enabled. TinyBoost tries to fix them automatically. If it can't, it tells you to reboot and try again.
TinyBoost disconnects WARP for you
For a normal START session, TinyBoost disconnects WARP if it was connected and records that state for restoration on STOP. Check WARP's status afterward if you rely on it.
To remove WARP: disconnect inside TinyBoost first, then uninstall "Cloudflare WARP" the normal Windows way: Settings → Apps → Installed apps. TinyBoost has no uninstall button for it.
Network Controller Settings#
View and configure advanced adapter properties
Your network adapter is the hardware that connects the PC to your router. Its available settings depend on the manufacturer and driver. Review each change before applying it.
Click Open Settings to see the settings for your active adapter.
The settings grid#
Two columns: Your Settings (editable) and Recommended. Recommended values are colour-coded:
- Green: could be improved
- Accent colour: already optimal
- Grey: your adapter doesn't support this one
TinyBoost calculates recommendations supported by the active adapter.
Applying#
Do this
- Click Apply Recommended Settings (N): this fills in the values but doesn't apply them yet.
- Review the left column. Change anything you disagree with.
- Click Apply.
Your internet will drop for a few seconds
TinyBoost has to switch the adapter off and on again for the settings to take effect. You'll see "Applying settings…" then "Restarting adapter…" then "Adapter restarting: reconnecting…".
If the link fails to recover, TinyBoost attempts to revert the change and reports the result. Wait for that attempt to finish. If you remain offline, restart Windows and check the cable, Wi-Fi, and adapter status before trying another change.
To undo: click Revert to Defaults, which loads the values TinyBoost saved before it first changed anything, then click Apply. Network Reset also covers this.
You can't apply adapter settings while optimizations are active, during a reset, a benchmark, or a graphics card job: a message tells you which one is in the way.
Using it with START#
The TinyBoost Network Settings switch in Pre-Launch Configuration applies the supported network profile during a session. It is off by default because changing adapter settings can briefly interrupt the connection. Test the manual workflow first.