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    Can't reach a URL unless I reset wireless router...

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by PubicTheHare, May 10, 2006.

  1. PubicTheHare

    PubicTheHare Notebook Geek

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    I have a Linksys 802.11b wireless router. In the past 6 months or so, I have had trouble accessing www.ezboard.com

    I can only get there if:

    A) I use a proxy
    B) I reset the router, but after some time the problem resurfaces
    C) If I connect directly into the modem, I can access the website, which leads me to believe the problem resides with the router setup

    Some info:

    1) I cannot ping the site. I get 'request timed out' error
    2) Can't go to site by typing in its IP instead of URL
    3) Have tried changing DNS servers but same problem
    4) No firewalls are on/installed, all anti-viruses are off and I run spyware utils regularly
    5) I have not messed with the router's default settings
    6) OS is XP SP2. IE is up to date

    How does one troubleshoot an issue like this? Any suggestions/solutions?

    I would appreciate any help. Have searched for resolutions but could not find anything conclusive.
     
    PubicTheHare, May 10, 2006
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  2. Sidicas

    Sidicas Notebook Consultant

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    Is it just one site or all sites?

    Is it possible the website goes down for maint. at certain times during the day/night?
     
    Sidicas, May 10, 2006
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  3. PubicTheHare

    PubicTheHare Notebook Geek

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    No, just one site and no, I can never access the site; definitely not a maintenance issue.
     
    PubicTheHare, May 10, 2006
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  4. kegobeer

    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    I found this, perhaps it will help:

    From: http://p080.ezboard.com/fezboardfrm29.showMessageRange?topicID=1475.topic&start=41&stop=60

     
    kegobeer, May 10, 2006
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    USAFdude02 NBR Reviewer & Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Try a firm-ware update on the router. Go to the site and get the latest software. See if that helps any. :)
     
    USAFdude02, May 10, 2006
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    PubicTheHare Notebook Geek

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    wow, kego, that was an interesting read.

    I actually updated the firmware last night and it's working fine right now, but I do remember changing that 'blocking requests' option at one point. Much appreciated.

    Where did you find that post?
     
    PubicTheHare, May 10, 2006
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