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HELP INDEX
WHOIS and HTTP Modes
Hints & Tricks:
»Tuning for best perfomance
WHOIS-HTTP Mode switch
WHOIS mode uses WHOIS servers to retrieve domain information while HTTP mode uses HTTP server if it's possible.
If a request to server fails, the program can use another mode when it's allowed.
Recommended value: WHOIS Mode.
Allow Alternative Mode
Turn this setting on if you want to use alternative mode when preferred mode fails.
Recommended value: Yes.
Hints & Tricks:
Tuning for best perfomance
WHOIS mode usually gives better perfomance than HTTP mode.
Set your preferred mode as HTTP only when your ISP blocks WHOIS service (port 43).
See other settings for more perfomance tips.