Google Chrome "Resolving Host"

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Hello GTPlanet! I have come to everyone here for a little help...

I have four connection ports on my Modem. One goes to the Family computer. One goes to the DirecTV box. One gets switched between my PS3 and Xbox 360, and the last one goes to my Gaming computer.

[Port1] Gaming Computer
[Port2] Family Computer
[Port3] Xbox/PS
[Port4] DirecTV

It is an AT&T Netgear B90-755025-15

When on my gaming computer and surfing the web, I use Google Chrome. Many times though I get a "Resolving Host" for 30 seconds before the "Google Chrome cannot open this webpage" error. If anyone has any idea on how to fix this I would greatly appreciate it. Google'ing the answer doesn't come up with anything of use.
 
This might be worth a go:
  1. In Google Chrome, click on Tools menu (a little wrench icon), then go to Options.
  2. Click on the Under the Hood tab.
  3. Under “Privacy” section, untick the check box for Use DNS pre-fetching to improve page load performance.
  4. Click on the Close button.
  5. Refresh to reload the web page.
 
Yeah resolving host means it's looking up the DNS.

Two things I would suggest is setting a static IP for your PC and setting the DNS to 8.8.8.8 (or another if you prefer).
Or see if you can choose what your router uses for DNS and change that to 8.8.8.8.
 
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I'm assuming it's an AT&T-supplied router since you tacked on the AT&T bit and i'm not sure how they treat people who fiddle with them. If it was me, before I do anything which relates to changing any setting within the router, i'd contact AT&T before I even dare try changing anything.
 
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