pencoyd
join:2007-11-27
San Francisco, CA
| reply to Folk
Re: DSL Down completely
Folk, DNS speed is not only measured by ping time although that is the easiest thing to measure, I agree. More here:
»www.opendns.com/support/article/130
With respect to privacy, I'd encourage you to read the OpenDNS privacy policy at »www.opendns.com/privacy/
From the blog post announcing our updates earlier this year to give you more control over your data. »blog.opendns.com/2007/07/23/priv···-update/
Without an account, data is kept for 2 business days. (An account is optional.) With a free OpenDNS account, your data is kept indefinitely, unless you choose to delete data and have us stop recording your data. You can set your stats collection preference in the new Dashboard. If you delete your account, your DNS data is removed. In accounts, stats collection is OFF by default. You have to turn it on -- and many do, because it's really helpful to see. There's a detailed description of the available stats, if you want them. »www.opendns.com/features/statistics/
One last note: have you read your ISP's privacy policy? Some of them claim ownership of your data outright, and they have ALL your data, not only the domain requests.
John Roberts
OpenDNS |
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pencoyd
join:2007-11-27
San Francisco, CA
| reply to myokitis
OpenDNS works fine as is with most VPNs, as long as they don't "split" DNS. Most VPN software will use the DNS of the network that you are VPN'ed into, which is correct. Some software tries to use your set DNS to resolve the VPN domains, which doesn't work. But OpenDNS has a simple checkbox workaround, detailed here: »www.opendns.com/support/article/164
John Roberts
OpenDNS |
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newjacktech
@funtimeoffers.com | reply to barton44
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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newjacktech
@funtimeoffers.com
| reply to woode
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
| reply to woode
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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newjacktech
@funtimeoffers.com | reply to bogey780
exactly bogey...exactly.... |
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newjacktech
@funtimeoffers.com
| reply to chong67
said by chong67  :I am a rookie in all this. I use the OpenDNS server now and it seems to be working. My own PC use static IP and so I use the openDNS IP also and now I have configure my router to use this openDNS IP. But isnt using Bellsouth DNS better? Does that mean it has to route further to OpenDNS? -using BELLSOUTH DNS does not necessarily make it better...you can even use public DNS servers if you dont want to use OPEN DNS... |
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lazy spin
@funtimeoffers.com
| reply to fjhs3
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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lazy spin
@funtimeoffers.com
| reply to GPC Meterman
the dsl connection actually never went down....thats why after changing dns settings youre able to surf again...the things was none of their suits was able to post that switching to other dns servers will work while if you got through to their tech they were switching people to general dns servers.... |
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goye
@navy.mil
| reply to barton44
Greets NJT....
Wasnt able to use my home puter yesterday, if I follow this instructions below, will this get me "back on"?
Curious, what is the: paste number for default gateway???
thanks goye
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.... |
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HTH
@bellsouth.net | Default gateway is: 192.168.1.254 or type launchmodem in your browser's address bar
-jen |
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eyog
@navy.mil | Thanks Jen......Im using Windows 98, anything I should be made aware of before attempting this? thanks mucho |
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a_old_s_skool_g
@bls.com | reply to barton44
In Windows 98 you'll have to type "command" without the quotes instead of "cmd" in the run prompt. |
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Darid
@corning.com | My connection is still down!! Am I the only one? Lol
The internet light on my netopia is solid red and I've restarted several times. |
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goye
@navy.mil | reply to a_old_s_skool_g
Thanks Old School.......
Im reading about OpenDNS....changing the numbers?
Good idea, or stay with this stragedy explain thus far? |
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FROSTY
Premium,MVM
join:2000-08-10
Pinson, AL
clubs: 
| reply to barton44
Something to chew on.....
12/03 roughly 8:00 PM
Router had IP address starting with 72.x.x.x
Tried many different DNS servers.
From OpenDNS to my work's DNS servers (non-AT&T/BSFA)
Most webpages still would not load.
Some would start to load, then stall and timeout.
Disconnected/reconnected, got a 68.x.x.x IP
Still no luck.
Even ping to most IP addresses failed, some responded, most did not.
Powered off modem and router around 8:30 PM
12/03 roughly 10:20 PM
Powered everything on, pulled a 68.x.x.x IP.
I could surf the web fine with AT&T/BSFA DNS servers.
Disconnect/reconnect, pulled a 72.x.x.x IP
Could not access anything on the Internet.
Even changing DNS servers made no difference
Disconnect/reconnect, pulled a 68.x.x.x IP
Everything working fine again.
To add to which, a friend of mine during this time could not even establish a PPPoE connection.
Kept getting PPPoE authentication errors.
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"When you set yourself on fire and aim for the sky, you hope to leave behind some sparks of heat and light ... Like a vapor trail." - Neil Peart 2002 |
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Bham
@bellsouth.com
| reply to barton44
Don't reset Westell - erases password and resets to gateway
Word to the wise.
Resetting your Westell, when used in bridge mode, wipes out your user ID, password, and resets the Westell modem to a gateway. Actually, it resets all of the factory settings regardless.
If you using a Linksys or other router as your gateway and access point, you will need to change the Westell back to bridged mode. Again this assumes you hit the reset button on the back of the Westell.
Don't hit reset unless you know what your doing. If you just feel the need to tinker, print or copy down every screen of information on the Westel (90.168.1.254) before hitting reset. This address will work only if the Westel was reset via the button and is not in Gateway mode.
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Another safe idea is to have the Linksys set have the router and DHCP turned off. Then set the Westel as the gateway and DHCP server. This way both devices can be accessed from the local network. Linksys (192.168.1.1) and Westel (192.168.1.254)
If the tech at Tech support asks you to hook to the modem directly, there is nothing to change on the Westell.
Hope this helps. |
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David
No,there is another.
Premium,VIP
join:2002-05-30
Granite City, IL
clubs:
 ·DIRECTV
 ·magicjack.com
 ·AT&T Midwest
| said by Bham :
Word to the wise.
Resetting your Westell, when used in bridge mode, wipes out your user ID, password, and resets the Westell modem to a gateway. Actually, it resets all of the factory settings regardless.
If you using a Linksys or other router as your gateway and access point, you will need to change the Westell back to bridged mode. Again this assumes you hit the reset button on the back of the Westell.
Don't hit reset unless you know what your doing. If you just feel the need to tinker, print or copy down every screen of information on the Westel (90.168.1.254) before hitting reset. This address will work only if the Westel was reset via the button and is not in Gateway mode.
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Another safe idea is to have the Linksys set have the router and DHCP turned off. Then set the Westel as the gateway and DHCP server. This way both devices can be accessed from the local network. Linksys (192.168.1.1) and Westel (192.168.1.254)
If the tech at Tech support asks you to hook to the modem directly, there is nothing to change on the Westell.
Hope this helps.
I agree with this, another thing you might also consider is changing the linksys to a different base address say a 10.x.x.x (old efficient) or a 172.x.x.x (old 2wire).
Just change your base address for the linksys to 10.0.0.1 or 172.16.0.1 and that would probably help the browser confusion 2 fold.
I actually did that 192.168.1.1 and had a device that passed a 192.168.1.x address, and lemme tell you. Your computer will just sit and spin depending on how it's set up.
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Santa_NorthPole
@bellsouth.net | reply to Bham
Almost. The Westel will can only be accessed when it's not in Bridge Mode.
Close. But good try. |
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NeedRain
@bellsouth.net | reply to barton44
Re: DSL Down completely
DSL is working again. 
Now we just need rain. |
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