DNS problems

zappaDPJ · Apr 05, 2011, 05:17:44

Is anyone else experiencing problems with IDNet's DNS servers?

A few months ago I had a recurring issue where I was being continually redirected to BT Wholesale's splash screen http://62.6.38.125/index.html

I'm having the same problem this morning but unlike previous occasions, connecting via Google's DNS settings seems to have resolved the issue.

Steve · Apr 05, 2011, 06:53:37

OK at present from my quick test. I see that there's been a brief service loss at 02.30 according to the status pages.

zappaDPJ · Apr 05, 2011, 07:28:18

Thanks Steve, my router log seems to indicate that I didn't reconnect straight away. I'm not sure if that's the cause of my DNS issues or if it's a more local issue.

David · Apr 05, 2011, 08:55:03

:dunno:No service here

Steve · Apr 05, 2011, 09:01:29

Not seeing anything currently . I would suggest David a 30min router power down and try again if that fails call support.

BTW on the mobile the WAP site is sometimes quicker and easier http://www.idnetters.co.uk/forums/index.php?wap2

zappaDPJ · Apr 05, 2011, 09:14:15

I was trying the WAP link earlier but couldn't get it to resolve. I think I forgot about the '2' at the end

Thanks again Steve

David · Apr 05, 2011, 10:26:19

Got back after shutting down the router all s well now

David · Apr 05, 2011, 10:26:40

Ignore this, error

Ray · Apr 05, 2011, 10:30:13

David · Apr 05, 2011, 10:37:30

Sorry Ray

Ray · Apr 05, 2011, 10:41:22

Slip of the fingers? David.

Rik · Apr 05, 2011, 10:54:11

BT are really screwing things up far too often of late.

David · Apr 05, 2011, 11:40:24

All I had was the bt page I have no idea what happened and if the DNS affected here

pctech · Apr 05, 2011, 12:03:27

Quote from: Rik on Apr 05, 2011, 10:54:11
BT are really screwing things up far too often of late.

Company in disarray or trying to cause problems for competitors?

Rik · Apr 05, 2011, 12:04:38

I sense that they've got the design of the 21CN network badly wrong, Mitch, and as more people move to it, the failings are showing.

Glenn · Apr 05, 2011, 12:06:14

Best they fix them before next Tuesday.

pctech · Apr 05, 2011, 12:07:41

Whats happening next Tuesday?

Rik · Apr 05, 2011, 12:09:41

Sue's going to the Isle of Man.

pctech · Apr 05, 2011, 12:10:32

What food quest have you sent the poor lass on this time Rik?

Rik · Apr 05, 2011, 12:11:30

None, she's going over to try and resolve care issues for the mother.

pctech · Apr 05, 2011, 12:13:25

Ah right.

Glenn · Apr 05, 2011, 12:52:41

Not even a Bonnag?

Glenn · Apr 05, 2011, 12:53:25

Quote from: pctech on Apr 05, 2011, 12:07:41
Whats happening next Tuesday?

FTTC is being installed. Tell a lie, it's on Monday.

Rik · Apr 05, 2011, 12:56:31

Quote from: Glenn on Apr 05, 2011, 12:52:41
Not even a Bonnag?

Calorie alert.

Rik · Apr 05, 2011, 12:57:01

Quote from: Glenn on Apr 05, 2011, 12:53:25
FTTC is being installed. Tell a lie, it's on Monday.

Unless they're sitting outside your house now.

David · Apr 05, 2011, 12:59:17

I cant leave you lot for 5 minutes can I we go form DNS to Ls,s in one move

Rik · Apr 05, 2011, 13:01:41

How many would you like?

David · Apr 05, 2011, 13:04:53

If you put an i and an e you will have DiNeS which is about right

Rik · Apr 05, 2011, 13:11:21

I'm just off to lunch as it happens.

Glenn · Apr 05, 2011, 13:17:13

Quote from: Rik on Apr 05, 2011, 12:57:01
Unless they're sitting outside your house now.

Brian left a message yesterday, said it was booked for the 11th.

David · Apr 05, 2011, 13:22:00

Quote from: Rik on Apr 05, 2011, 13:11:21

I'm just off to lunch as it happens.

Bon whatsit

David · Apr 05, 2011, 13:23:03

Quote from: Glenn on Apr 05, 2011, 13:17:13
Brian left a message yesterday, said it was booked for the 11th.

When it it Glenn cant wait to see how it goes and how happy you will be

on the other hand !!!

Glenn · Apr 05, 2011, 13:28:50

My current connection runs at around 2.3mb, so an estimated 28mb connection will feel like moving from dialup again.

pctech · Apr 05, 2011, 13:30:12

Quote from: Rik on Apr 05, 2011, 13:11:21

I'm just off to lunch as it happens.

DR Steak?

David · Apr 05, 2011, 13:41:21

Quote from: Glenn on Apr 05, 2011, 13:28:50
My current connection runs at around 2.3mb, so an estimated 28mb connection will feel like moving from dialup again.

Cant wait to see the review Glenn I have to wait I think until Sept /Oct I think it was changed from March

Glenn · Apr 05, 2011, 13:48:10

My date was changed from March to september, then to no date, now it's available.

David · Apr 05, 2011, 13:54:54

Oh thats hopeful Glenn perhaps I will get lucky as well,but without straying off topic will this new service be a good thing for Idnet ?I have been thinking and wondering if they might not be able to competer in the new market well for the domestic market at any rate I would think the big names will be swimmng around but I guess its no different from LLU but it boils down to cost I do hope Idnet stays in the same postition when it comes to this new service

Glenn · Apr 05, 2011, 15:33:00

I believe that the 21CN connections represent a saving to them over the 20CN, so the more they can move to ADSL2+ & FTTC the better for the overheads.

David · Apr 05, 2011, 15:40:25

thats a relief ;DI should get out more

Rik · Apr 05, 2011, 16:27:15

Quote from: pctech on Apr 05, 2011, 13:30:12
DR Steak?

Cold DR roast sirloin, mayo, horseradish, lettuce, tomato and onion.

Technical Ben · Apr 05, 2011, 16:31:59

Quote from: Glenn on Apr 05, 2011, 13:28:50
My current connection runs at around 2.3mb, so an estimated 28mb connection will feel like moving from dialup again.

You'll not know what to do with it. I suggest just uploading and downloading some Linux distros just for the thrill of it!

Rik · Apr 05, 2011, 16:38:37

Dog with two tails springs to mind, Ben.

Glenn · Apr 05, 2011, 16:43:29

Rik · Apr 05, 2011, 16:49:42

David · Apr 05, 2011, 16:55:03

Glenn · Apr 05, 2011, 18:24:41

There are no kennels

I'll get wet and cold

Rik · Apr 05, 2011, 18:25:52

Jill will look after you, Glenn.

David · Apr 05, 2011, 18:58:15

Glenn · Apr 11, 2011, 15:51:04

Quote from: David on Apr 05, 2011, 13:23:03
When it it Glenn cant wait to see how it goes and how happy you will be on the other hand !!!

Here you go David, the install went ahead today;

From

To

David · Apr 11, 2011, 15:57:44

Wow Glenn thats amazing ,what is it like to have this at your disposal ? I need a report it looks brilliant

Glenn · Apr 11, 2011, 16:06:48

I don't know, I'm at work now

David · Apr 11, 2011, 17:31:51

Drive slowly home not like your speedy connection

I await your reviews later

pctech · Apr 11, 2011, 17:33:27

He'll have no time to do reviews, there's all that HD video to watch.

David · Apr 11, 2011, 18:01:22

Silly me I didnt think of this...I use my tv for this

Gary · Apr 12, 2011, 08:58:06

Quote from: David on Apr 11, 2011, 18:01:22
Silly me I didnt think of this...I use my tv for this

Ahh but you can stream films from lovefilm much more smoothly and upload to youtube or watch the HD 1080P stuff on there with ease, and have better video conversations, I really need full LLU

David · Apr 12, 2011, 09:36:56

Thats made me happy Gary as I do none of thes things at the moment butbe patient lad you will get all that soon ,

I dont even know what a video conversation is !!! the phone is bad enough

Gary · Apr 12, 2011, 09:45:12

Quote from: David on Apr 12, 2011, 09:36:56
Thats made me happy Gary as I do none of thes things at the moment butbe patient lad you will get all that soon ,

I dont even know what a video conversation is !!! the phone is bad enough

I have friends abroad and family so I chat using my built in vid camera so its as close as you can get to being in the same room as you can see and hear each other, helps when you are stuck in doors a lot. Sadly the only way I'll get these services to perform better is if I leave IDNet as our exchange has not even got a date for WBC, its to small to be bothered with. At some point I'll have to go with Xilo to get the speeds I need. Holding out here as long as I can though.

Edit, your signature made me spill my coffee it made me laugh so much

David · Apr 12, 2011, 10:00:31

That makes sense now . mine is set for around Sept this year but in my case and to be honest I dont use my set up for freinds as I have none as in the way you describe and I really dont watch the films either on rare occasions I go and buy the odd film at the moment Made In Dagenham looks good but I will take a look in Sainsburys or Tesco but wouldnt go out my way for it.
So in my case I get download speeds of around 5 Mb at the moment and I cant see what great difference it will make for someone like me I guess i greatly under use my pc but cant see how super speeds will change anything for me or people like me

I an see why you want it and really hope it is sooner rather than later

Now about that coffee

Steve · Apr 12, 2011, 11:04:01

Fibre wouldn't change my life either at present although the download speeds would save a bit of time.