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CFoo
join:2008-03-19
Nepean, ON

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Can't access certain websites

Been trying to troubleshoot a friend's internet connection who is using Rogers. I cannot connect to certain Chinese websites like Baidu.com. I have tried using Google's DNS servers but still no use. Anyone else experience this issue? I can connect to Baidu using my Acanac DSL.
technocar2
join:2009-05-29
Brampton, ON

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That's normal on ISP's DNS, you need to use different DNS provider, like google or openDNS. Rogers or any other ISP DNS out right sucks.
8.8.8.8
8.8.4.4
208.67.222.222
208.67.220.220

Its working fine here on google DNS and openDNS but not on rogers DNS.

jmck
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join:2010-10-02
Ottawa, ON

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he just mentioned he already tried using Google DNS servers... furthermore it also work on rogers DNS servers.

DS256
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Markham, ON

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I was able to get to Baidu.com. I use OpenDNS for my DNS Services.

CFoo
join:2008-03-19
Nepean, ON

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Sorry for the late reply but everything seem to return back to normal late evening yesterday. Thanks for the comments.

DS256
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FWIW, I've had a similar problem before with my Rocket Hub.