Wierd Wi-fi problem

Bilbo1967 · 09-29-2012, 01:57 PM

I seem to be experiencing a really wierd wi-fi issue. My wi-fi seems to have taken a dislike to Mobileread!

I can connect to MR via my phone (hence this message) but via wi-fi I just can't! It will connect to any other web site but not MR. This is the same on my Android tablet, my son's iPad and my laptop.

I am baffled, anybody have any bright ideas?

PeterT · 09-29-2012, 02:04 PM

DNS issues?

Maybe reconfigure your router to use OpenDNS servers (208.67.222.222 208.67.220.220) rather than your ISP supplied ones.

pidgeon92 · 09-29-2012, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeterT

DNS issues?

Maybe reconfigure your router to use OpenDNS servers (208.67.222.222 208.67.220.220) rather than your ISP supplied ones.

Amen to this. I had horrible problems connecting to any number of websites. I thought the problem was with AT&T (my isp), and then when I really researched the issue, this was the problem. I added a couple of different DNS options, and everything has worked fine since.

Bilbo1967 · 09-29-2012, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeterT

DNS issues?

Maybe reconfigure your router to use OpenDNS servers (208.67.222.222 208.67.220.220) rather than your ISP supplied ones.

Thanks Peter, and thanks for the confirmation pidgeon. I'll look into OpenDNS.

teh603 · 09-29-2012, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pidgeon92

Amen to this. I had horrible problems connecting to any number of websites. I thought the problem was with AT&T (my isp), and then when I really researched the issue, this was the problem. I added a couple of different DNS options, and everything has worked fine since.

AT&T has a very slow DNS. I use the Google DNSes at 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 instead.

*climbs into an asthbestos suit in case someone is in an anti-Google mood*

Billi · 09-29-2012, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bilbo1967

I seem to be experiencing a really wierd wi-fi issue. My wi-fi seems to have taken a dislike to Mobileread!
... It will connect to any other web site but not MR. This is the same on my Android tablet, my son's iPad and my laptop.

I'm sorry to tell you this, Bilbo, but I've heard some rumours that this is the new inconspicuous way of suspending members here!

Blossom · 09-29-2012, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teh603

AT&T has a very slow DNS. I use the Google DNSes at 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 instead.

Same here. Charter has had some really bad DNS issues lately. One night we couldn't even open my hubby's college site. He was panicking. I switch to Google's DNS and the problem has been solved. For weeks I couldn't figure out what was wrong with my connection. I now use Google DNS which is super fast compared to them. No more problems.

Kumabjorn · 09-29-2012, 05:30 PM

What do you use for IP6 settings?

PeterT · 09-29-2012, 06:08 PM

Well... OpenDNS do have an IPv6 DNS available

2620:0:ccc::2 and 2620:0:ccd::2

and Google is 2001:4860:4860::8888 and 2001:4860:4860::8844

jocampo · 09-29-2012, 06:09 PM

It is true that Google DNS and Open DNS can be faster than some existing solutions or settings, like AT&T, but I would not blinded change the DNS settings without validating 1st.

How fast a DNS will resolve depends of several factors, your location is one of those. So what's fast for you, maybe is not so fast for me.

Instead, I would check available DNS servers. This link is nice:

http://code.google.com/p/namebench/

It checks your existing DNS server settings against other local DNS servers, compare, and give you a report of which one is faster and for how much (latency in ms).

Blossom · 09-29-2012, 07:23 PM

You can always switch back if you don't like the change. You just log into your router and remove the new settings. I wont go back to Charter's DNS. I use them since 2006 and never knew why sometimes sites just wouldn't load. No longer an issue for me.

carpetmojo · 09-29-2012, 07:40 PM

I do wish I'd studied languages harder at school .........

I haven't the faintest idea what anyone is talking about .......

copyrite · 09-29-2012, 07:47 PM

We don't have this problem with FiOS, but used to have sites occasionally blocked via Comcast. Would have to turn off the router, then the modem, then turn the modem back on then the router. Am mystified as to what caused it, but it drove me insane.

BeccaPrice · 09-29-2012, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carpetmojo

I do wish I'd studied languages harder at school .........

I haven't the faintest idea what anyone is talking about .......

I think they're magical incantations to make the web work better.

but I wouldn't bet on it.

jgaiser · 09-29-2012, 08:12 PM

Carpetmojo...

DNS = Dynamic Name Server
The Internet runs on IP numbers. Mobileread's IP is 67.205.70.12. DNS translates Names to IPs.

I don't know what you're running, but there are numerous ways to change your DNS. Check with your provider.

09-29-2012, 01:57 PM	#1
Bilbo1967 Not scared! Posts: 13,424 Karma: 81011643 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Midlands, UK Device: Kindle Paperwhite 10, Huawei M5 10	Wierd Wi-fi problem I seem to be experiencing a really wierd wi-fi issue. My wi-fi seems to have taken a dislike to Mobileread! I can connect to MR via my phone (hence this message) but via wi-fi I just can't! It will connect to any other web site but not MR. This is the same on my Android tablet, my son's iPad and my laptop. I am baffled, anybody have any bright ideas?

09-29-2012, 06:09 PM	#10
jocampo Layback feline Posts: 3,034 Karma: 6980745 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA Device: Oasis 2nd gen, Sony DPTS1, iPad Pro 10.5"	It is true that Google DNS and Open DNS can be faster than some existing solutions or settings, like AT&T, but I would not blinded change the DNS settings without validating 1st. How fast a DNS will resolve depends of several factors, your location is one of those. So what's fast for you, maybe is not so fast for me. Instead, I would check available DNS servers. This link is nice: http://code.google.com/p/namebench/ It checks your existing DNS server settings against other local DNS servers, compare, and give you a report of which one is faster and for how much (latency in ms). Last edited by jocampo; 09-29-2012 at 06:17 PM. Reason: Fixing some typos

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09-29-2012, 02:04 PM	#2
PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,698 Karma: 79983758 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Libra H2O, Libra Colour	DNS issues? Maybe reconfigure your router to use OpenDNS servers (208.67.222.222 208.67.220.220) rather than your ISP supplied ones.

09-29-2012, 05:30 PM	#8
Kumabjorn Basculocolpic Posts: 4,356 Karma: 20181319 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sweden Device: Kindle 3 WiFi, Kindle 4SO, Kindle for Android, Sony PRS-350 and PRS-T1	What do you use for IP6 settings?

09-29-2012, 06:08 PM	#9
PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,698 Karma: 79983758 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Libra H2O, Libra Colour	Well... OpenDNS do have an IPv6 DNS available 2620:0:ccc::2 and 2620:0:ccd::2 and Google is 2001:4860:4860::8888 and 2001:4860:4860::8844

09-29-2012, 07:23 PM	#11
Blossom Treasure Seeker Posts: 18,708 Karma: 26026435 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kobo HD Glo, Kindles, Kindle Fires, Andriod Devices	You can always switch back if you don't like the change. You just log into your router and remove the new settings. I wont go back to Charter's DNS. I use them since 2006 and never knew why sometimes sites just wouldn't load. No longer an issue for me.

09-29-2012, 07:40 PM	#12
carpetmojo Wizard Posts: 3,117 Karma: 9269999 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK Device: Sony- T3, PRS650, 350, T1/2/3, Paperwhite, Fire 8.9,Samsung Tab S 10.5	I do wish I'd studied languages harder at school ......... I haven't the faintest idea what anyone is talking about .......

09-29-2012, 07:47 PM	#13
copyrite Wizard Posts: 1,841 Karma: 4985051 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryland Device: Kindle	We don't have this problem with FiOS, but used to have sites occasionally blocked via Comcast. Would have to turn off the router, then the modem, then turn the modem back on then the router. Am mystified as to what caused it, but it drove me insane.

09-29-2012, 08:12 PM	#15
jgaiser Omnivorous Posts: 3,283 Karma: 27978909 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rural NW Oregon Device: Kindle Voyage, Kindle Fire HD, Kindle 3, KPW1	Carpetmojo... DNS = Dynamic Name Server The Internet runs on IP numbers. Mobileread's IP is 67.205.70.12. DNS translates Names to IPs. I don't know what you're running, but there are numerous ways to change your DNS. Check with your provider.