Can't access certain websites

dwaviation · Jan 27, 2007, 01:05:16

Hi all - Just migrated to idnet and am impressed so far. One question though, I can't seem to access certain websites. Being ex mil I want to log on to the army rumour network at

www.arrse.co.uk/cpgn2/Forums.html

I can get to it from every computer at work - but from this computer at home I just timeout. Any ideas?

MoHux · Jan 27, 2007, 01:18:08

I just tried your link ...... straight in ...... no problem.

Have you tried deleting your temp' files etc??

stevelondon · Jan 27, 2007, 02:31:48

Me too ok here
Try clearing your temp files as mohux suggested cookies etc and reboot

if that dont work try Reset Web Settings on IE tools>internet options>programmes tab>Reset Web Settings uncheck reset my home page then click yes apply ok if your default browser is FireFox you will need to reset it as default.

dwaviation · Jan 27, 2007, 09:56:46

Thanks for the tips - Tried all of the above, even cleaned out the computer with a fresh installation. No Joy

To be fair, I couldn't access this site thru pipex either - So I guess it's my router (Voyager 2100).

Pipex set me up with a proxy server that seemed to work but I forgot to write down the settings and their helpdesk didn't know what I was talking about and couldn't help me again.

Inactive · Jan 27, 2007, 10:18:53

You could be right, I have a Voyager 2100 as well, mine won't connect either.. strange.

stevelondon · Jan 27, 2007, 10:23:52

How strange is that.

RJM · Jan 27, 2007, 10:44:22

Site loads straight away for me as well.

Very odd.

stevelondon · Jan 27, 2007, 11:02:14

dwaviation have you the latest firmware installed on the router?

dwaviation · Jan 27, 2007, 11:05:24

Have been looking for a firmware upgrade but can't find one at the moment - still looking

Here's another non accessible site - www.voa.gov.uk - although this one could just be busy...

stevelondon · Jan 27, 2007, 11:10:59

I have been looking too and cant find any either the router is discontinued but you should still be able to get the latest firmware going by some forums its a common problem with it some sites not accessable.

I cant access that site either

Nerval · Jan 27, 2007, 11:25:02

Sounds like your router - I have no probs with either site. though it's a strange fault.
Are you letting the router pick up IDNet's DNS servers on its own, as that is the preferred option.

cavillas · Jan 27, 2007, 11:30:51

Quote from: dwaviation on Jan 27, 2007, 11:05:24
Have been looking for a firmware upgrade but can't find one at the moment - still looking

Here's another non accessible site - www.voa.gov.uk - although this one could just be busy...

Getting a message on that site stating that it is experiencing more than usual activity. Could be IDnetters checking it out.

Other site OK.

stevelondon · Jan 27, 2007, 12:21:02

yes im getting the high demand page now.

We will have to solve this "The case of the voyager 2100"

dwaviation · Jan 27, 2007, 12:23:32

Are you letting the router pick up IDNet's DNS servers on its own, as that is the preferred option.

I don't know... Other than connect to idnet I haven't entered anything else into the Voyager - Am I missing something? My DNS settings have been entered into the TCP/IP in the wireless connections on the XP side but nothing else.

The activity on the VOA site is because of this

http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/cgi-bin/viewnews.cgi?newsid1160141972,18232,#step3

Not that it matters because I can't access it anyway..

stevelondon · Jan 27, 2007, 12:31:49

You shouldnt have the DNS settings in the TC/IP settings for the wireless it will restrict you access to some sites which is what is happening check the option "Obtain an IP address automatically" and below "Obtain DNS server address automatically"

dwaviation · Jan 27, 2007, 12:37:50

Just looked - I unticked the check box last night and I am on automatic for both IP and DNS

stevelondon · Jan 27, 2007, 12:40:37

So its definately your router then its got to be have u another router or modem to try ?

Have a quick look at this Voyager 2100 see and compare if your settings are the same or similar

Inactive · Jan 27, 2007, 12:49:41

It has to be the router if mine is doing the same thing, I never touched any settings on mine...all on Auto.

I do recall seeing a driver update on BT pages, but I never downloaded it, cos' I havn't ever had a problem with it.

dwaviation · Jan 27, 2007, 13:00:09

Thanks for all the help so far - I am pretty sure all is well with all of my settings - It has to be the Voyager2100

I have an old speedtouch job which I might bring out of retirement just to check

Here is another webpage I cannot access

http://www.eureferendum.com/forum/

stevelondon · Jan 27, 2007, 13:04:13

That link works ok for me its weird it seems to be certain forums you cannot access have u tried turning of the router firewall just for a second to see if you can access it?
Yes try the speedtouch if that works then its obviously the router.

maxping · Jan 27, 2007, 13:20:05

I can get into both , looks like you are going to have to dust of the speedtouch.

Inactive · Jan 27, 2007, 14:54:50

Same...doesn't work for me either...it must be the router !!!

dwaviation · Jan 27, 2007, 17:05:08

Inactive - Any chance of finding a website that you can't access and then letting me trying the same page? Should confirm the Voyager once and for all.

Any recommendations for a good wireless router anyone?

stevelondon · Jan 27, 2007, 17:14:34

Like many others i use the SpeedTouch 585v6 good router from here DSL Source

Inactive · Jan 27, 2007, 17:31:15

To be honest, I have never come across any web sites that I cannot access .. until today.

Have posted link in other thread ..