Wierd Wi-fi problem - Page 2

teh603 · 09-29-2012, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeccaPrice

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

but I wouldn't bet on it.

You make it sound like I'm one of the Tech-Priests of the Adeptus Mechanicus when you put it like that, lol.

jocampo · 09-29-2012, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jgaiser

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.

Sorry..wanted to clarify ...

DNS translates names to IPs, but DNS stands for Domain Name System, not Dynamic Name Server...

In fact, the few DNS servers we have in the world (13 I believe) are static or fixed, not dynamic. Those are root DNS for child DNS servers like Google or AT&T, which forward their request to the main ones, to find child domains.

jocampo · 09-29-2012, 11:14 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 .......

DNS just translates IP numbers (the actual address for internet sites) to something easier to understand to human beings, words, or URLs.

Type this on your browser: http://72.21.211.176

It will bring you Amazon website. But that number is more difficult to understand than ... http://amazon.com

DNS converts "amazon.com" to 72.21.211.176, which is what computers actually use to find URLs or Internet addresses.

Kumabjorn · 09-30-2012, 02:58 AM

It's not enough to change the DNS settings in Control Panel -> Network Connections (Win7)?
You have to go into the router and change it?

Blossom · 09-30-2012, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kumabjorn

It's not enough to change the DNS settings in Control Panel -> Network Connections (Win7)?
You have to go into the router and change it?

It's better to change it using your router because it effects all devices and computers that access your internet.

jocampo · 09-30-2012, 03:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kumabjorn

It's not enough to change the DNS settings in Control Panel -> Network Connections (Win7)?
You have to go into the router and change it?

No, you can change it per computer.

If you have DHCP and change in the router, then it will affect all your computer our clients.

Kumabjorn · 09-30-2012, 03:14 AM

I discovered that the suggested OpenDNS and Google DNS works faster for US IPs, not so much for European.

jgaiser · 09-30-2012, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jocampo

DNS translates names to IPs, but DNS stands for Domain Name System, not Dynamic Name Server...

Doh.. I knew that.

jocampo · 09-30-2012, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kumabjorn

I discovered that the suggested OpenDNS and Google DNS works faster for US IPs, not so much for European.

Makes sense ... depending of where these DNS servers are located. Hence my advice of not changing it without checking first ...

Damm, I feel like a PC technician again, like the old days, lol ...

kennyc · 09-30-2012, 09:25 AM

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!

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?

It's homeland security infiltrating U.K.

I know, I know, it's not funny when your friggin' computer/router/network isn't working, but I hope you've already figured it out by now...

taustin · 09-30-2012, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jocampo

No, you can change it per computer.

If you have DHCP and change in the router, then it will affect all your computer our clients.

Some firewalls/routers hijack it back to their settings as an anti-malware measure (I'm using one at work that does so by default, though it's easy enough to turn off).

nikkoo · 09-30-2012, 10:52 PM

AT&T has a very slow

morriss003 · 10-01-2012, 06:32 PM

The reports on hijacking were alarming until I googled the sites.

Bilbo1967 · 10-02-2012, 10:09 AM

Firstly, many thanks to all who chipped in with suggestions and my apologies for not coming back sooner, but hopefully you can understand why

I spent a lot of time investigating all the suggestions but never did get round to implementing any of them (mainly because I know from bitter experience that I am more than capable of totally killing a network if I start messing about from a position of ignorance).

Finally, yesterday, I was just starting to pluck up the courage to start messing about with router settings etc when my teenage son came to me and said, "Dad, the wireless printer I bought for my bedroom isn't working properly"! Basically, he'd stuck a wireless printer in his room and tried to get it working by messing about with various network settings without my knowledge. A quick uninstall of that printer and a reset of settings and all is well again. I've even successfully returned that printer (because there seemed to be nothing I could do that would get it to work) and replaced it with another one that both works and doesn't impact the network.

09-30-2012, 10:52 PM	#27
nikkoo Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2012 Device: nose	AT&T has a very slow Last edited by nikkoo; 11-13-2012 at 02:05 AM.

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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	It's not enough to change the DNS settings in Control Panel -> Network Connections (Win7)? You have to go into the router and change it?

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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	I discovered that the suggested OpenDNS and Google DNS works faster for US IPs, not so much for European.

10-01-2012, 06:32 PM	#28
morriss003 Evangelist Posts: 438 Karma: 3409790 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Maui Device: kindle	The reports on hijacking were alarming until I googled the sites.

10-02-2012, 10:09 AM	#29
Bilbo1967 Not scared! Posts: 13,424 Karma: 81011643 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Midlands, UK Device: Kindle Paperwhite 10, Huawei M5 10	Firstly, many thanks to all who chipped in with suggestions and my apologies for not coming back sooner, but hopefully you can understand why I spent a lot of time investigating all the suggestions but never did get round to implementing any of them (mainly because I know from bitter experience that I am more than capable of totally killing a network if I start messing about from a position of ignorance). Finally, yesterday, I was just starting to pluck up the courage to start messing about with router settings etc when my teenage son came to me and said, "Dad, the wireless printer I bought for my bedroom isn't working properly"! Basically, he'd stuck a wireless printer in his room and tried to get it working by messing about with various network settings without my knowledge. A quick uninstall of that printer and a reset of settings and all is well again. I've even successfully returned that printer (because there seemed to be nothing I could do that would get it to work) and replaced it with another one that both works and doesn't impact the network.