barton44
join:2004-01-17
Macon, GA | DSL Down completely No DSL at all for the last hour here in Macon, GA. Anyone else? (I'm using MindSpring dial up to post this message. Bellsouth dial up couldn't do it either.) | |
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tigers
join:2001-01-14
Irmo, SC | Re: DSL Down completely Do you get synch on DSL at all? Around here it's a DNS outage.
Try using the following opendns servers and see if it improves things (it worked for me):
208.67.222.222
208.67.220.220 | |
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KeysCapt
Premium,Mod
join:2001-07-11
Keys Exile
clubs:
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| Re: DSL Down completely Another thanks for the DNS numbers.
I've been totally down for well over an hour, and when it came back, it was only partial. Those numbers did the trick.
Gotta be pretty widespread too, because the help desk isn't taking any calls ... any calls. | |
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| barton44
join:2004-01-17
Macon, GA
| I went to the OpenDNS site and it looks amazing. Is there any potential problem with using these DNS numbers permanently? My speeds are faster and according to their material, more secure. Can AT&T change my DNS back when/if it's fixed? | |
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tigers
join:2001-01-14
Irmo, SC
| Re: DSL Down completely said by barton44  :I went to the OpenDNS site and it looks amazing. Is there any potential problem with using these DNS numbers permanently? My speeds are faster and according to their material, more secure. Can AT&T change my DNS back when/if it's fixed? Perfectly safe. I've been using them for quite some time. I suspect AT&T doesn't care if you're using the Opendns, if for no other reason than it's less load on their own servers. | |
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HeavyMetal
@bellsouth.net | Re: DSL Down completely Working for me in FL. One router generally does not take down a whole region. However, I am using AT&T/SBC-SouthWest DNS servers. | |
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newjacktech
@funtimeoffers.com | no. they wont be able to switch it back, its embedded on you system unless you change to automatically get your dns settings from their servers or manualy hard code new dns server numbers. | |
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mitchell
join:2002-06-21
Darlington, SC | OpenDNS rocks !!!
I have had one pc on OpenDNS for 6 months and now the others are switched and will NOT be switched back to BS's servers.
Mitch
Darlington SC | |
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semifastdsl
@bellsouth.net | Used the OpenDNS and speed returned to normal. Bellsouth/ATT DNS must be having "issues".
North Atlanta
Bellsouth DSL | |
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jedi2099
join:2002-08-29
Miami, FL | OpenDNS works like a champ. No more issues after swiching over to those DNS servers. | |
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Carl
Premium
join:2004-07-21
Krotz Springs, LA | My connection is up and working. I use OpenDNS.
My neighbor called and said she couldn't surf. I switched her DNS servers to OpenDNS and all is well now. | |
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Pashune
Inhaling at 675 KB per sec.
Premium
join:2006-04-14
Gautier, MS | Re: DSL Down completely Been too lazy to change my default DNS servers ever since I got the Netopia; but no DNS outages here.
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I have achieved 3 meg , fastpath sync on a 15,700 ft. 26 ga copper line. =] | |
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| | Alphalutra1
join:2005-10-06
127.0.0.1
clubs:
| Re: DSL Down completely Yep, there is no greater frustration then knowing that the dns servers are down, but not having written down alternate ones then calling every friend you know until you find one that is next to a computer and looks up opendns's ip for you.
Finally got the darn thing working, up yours at&t for sucky dns servers
Cheers,
Alphalutra1
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OpenBSD for all your needs... | |
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badbeat
join:2006-05-13
Pompano Beach, FL | I think its a DNS problem . I put in a different DNS server and all is well | |
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barton44
join:2004-01-17
Macon, GA | Thank you. Those DNS numbers did the trick. I can't really complain. My DSL has been very reliable.
My setting was "On-Demand." Is it OK to leave it at that selection? Thanks! | |
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Anon239
@bellsouth.net | Re: DSL Down completely Frustrating - I have detected numerous DNS outages over the past few months, generally brief, with ATT/BellSouth; none this significant, though. | |
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MarktheMustang
@myvzw.com | I changed my DNS............works great!
Thank you | |
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Pashune
Inhaling at 675 KB per sec.
Premium
join:2006-04-14
Gautier, MS | Re: DSL Down completely Alright, Bellsouth's DNS servers in my area seem to really be bogged down and/or slow at the moment...
Time to make a switch.
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I have achieved 3 meg , fastpath sync on a 15,700 ft. 26 ga copper line. =] | |
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JoeFlorida
@aol.com | Re: DSL Down completely I can get through using the AOL client. Not direct to the Internet. BS support lines are down. | |
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IPingUPing
N4BFR
Premium
join:2002-08-30
Smyrna, GA
clubs: | Yup, couldn't get on until I changed my DNS servers. | |
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PetesPCW
join:2000-09-22
Jensen Beach, FL
1 edit | I've had 7 customers call, email OK so it must be DNS server problems.
All on the Treasure Coast, FL.
Tequesta to Fort Pierce. | |
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bonnjer
join:2003-04-13
Marksville, LA
clubs: | Same here in central Louisiana. Problems until I switched DNS. Working great now! | |
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Simon Hed
join:2002-06-04
Graceville, FL | Yep, DNS fudged up. I used 4.2.2.2 until I got on here and saw those opendns numbers. Thanks. | |
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| jayperkins
join:2001-05-19
Brookhaven, MS | Re: DSL Down completely DNS problems here is central MS for an hour or two. New DNS settings worked. | |
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lazy spin
@funtimeoffers.com
| Re: DSL Down completely youre best bet is to hoep you can get ATT dsl tech's from the philipppines...those guys troubleshoot anything...the few who get through their lines and get those guys were turned to using the general 4.2.2.1 and 4.2.2.2 dns settings...which of course worked fine after....
problem was of course connecting to them..... | |
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woode
join:2003-09-21
Jonesboro, GA
 ·AT&T Southeast
| I'm down completely in Newnan, GA. Netopia modem has DSL sync, but the "Internet" light is not on. I don't think changing the DNS settings will fix it. The modem isn't even grabbing an IP address. Like others have mentioned, the support line won't take any calls -- it just hangs up after a few seconds. Grrrr!! I got work to do! | |
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| sdm8309
join:2002-10-31
Gulfport, MS | Re: DSL Down completely Yep, used 4.2.2.2 and it's working again. Also hardcoded my kids xbox360 and he is back up. | |
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| woode
join:2003-09-21
Jonesboro, GA
·AT&T Southeast
1 edit | Just a quick heads-up on my problem: turns out my new roomie's modem was set to bridged ethernet, with the Linksys WRT54G set to do the PPPoE login. I set the modem back to log in with the router just routing (DHCP off), and then put the OpenDNS servers in the modem's DNS fields. All returned to normal.
I've used OpenDNS in the past, and have always had good luck. For those with Netopia modems, here's how to set the DNS entries:
1) Point your browser at 192.168.1.254
2) Click "Expert Mode" at the bottom of the left-hand menu
3) Click "Yes, Enter Expert Mode"
4) Click "Configure" in the left-hand menu
4) Click "Connection" in the left-hand menu
5) Enter the OpenDNS servers (208.67.222.220 and 208.67.222.222), one each in the Primary and Secondary DNS Server fields.
6) Click "Save and Restart"
7) Surf happily (unless AT&T is still having authentication problems -- I think I had both) | |
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newjacktech
@funtimeoffers.com
| if your "dsl" is on solid, and the internet light is off..it most commonly is an issue with you authenticating to you ISP's servers. go to your command prompt...
1. click on start
2. click on run
3. for xp type cmd
4. ipconfig on blinking cursor
5. get default gateway
paste number for default gateway on your address bar...this should get you to the modem page where you can enter you account username and password...save it and go...you should be connected....
hope it helps... | |
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newjacktech2
@funtimeoffers.com
| if your "dsl" is on solid, and the internet light is off..it most commonly is an issue with you authenticating to you ISP's servers. go to your command prompt...
1. click on start
2. click on run
3. for xp type cmd
4. ipconfig on blinking cursor
5. get default gateway
paste number for default gateway on your address bar...this should get you to the modem page where you can enter you account username and password...save it and go...you should be connected....if not youll need to TS more.....
hope it helps... | |
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pwelch109
join:2007-03-01
Penney Farms, FL | All of Florida is down
BroadBand os reporting router.vortechhosting.com is completely down. With a current index of "0".
Paul
North Florida Bellsouth DSL
Posting via dial-up Bellsouth | |
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rileydag
join:2007-08-06
Decatur, GA
| I called the AT&T DSL support number, 1-888-321-2375 from 2 different phones. It never rings, it just disconnects.
I asked a operator for assistance, she said that the line is busyed out. I informed her who I was calling, she said that a lot of people have called in.
I guess AT&T is WELL aware of the issue.
Thank goodness for OpenDNS!!! | |
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pro7070
BJ "The Prodigy" Penn
Premium
join:2002-06-28
Inman, SC | problem here in upstate sc since 6:00 pm | |
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jazzman916
Life on the Upbeat
Premium,Mod
join:2001-09-01
Birdland
clubs: | For those who wish, you may also use the AT&T AnyCast DNS servers:
68.94.156.1 dnsr1.sbcglobal.net
68.94.157.1 dnsr2.sbcglobal.net | |
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norlan
join:2005-11-05
Miami, FL | What's the difference switching DNS servers, can i stay on opendns forever or there is something i should know? how many dns servers are out there? | |
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scubasteve
join:2007-06-02
Brooksville, FL
·AT&T Southeast
| I have had intermittent problems since about 1830 here in Fl. The router has been in synch, but the connection was still down.
It's back up now - funny thing I can connect to DSL Reports, but I can't get to the ATT web site.
611, 877 #'s ring busy and when they don't ring busy no one answers or they get disconnected. Must be a huge hit somewhere
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| chong67
join:2001-11-18
Jonesboro, GA
| Re: DSL Down completely Here too in Jonesboro, GA.
I cant get to Bellsouth website and see alot of missing page, timeout and it comes and go and it is slow!
I call BLS support and a recorded region wide outage and wait time is 60+ mins if you want to talk to an agent.
Two days ago they did a upgrade to 770 code but I have no idea what.
And now this. | |
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usap
@bellsouth.net | Down for me in Miami, Fl Help Desk number busy and 411 flooded.
Trying OpenDNS now. | |
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CLTSam
@mycingular.net | DSL went out in Huntersville, NC (just north of Charlotte) as well. Switched to OpenDNS and things are working. I had the same issues with trying to call Bellsouth. "All circuits busy." or just a fast busy signal. | |
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