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Memnoch · 01-11-2002, 03:30 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Ziroc:

IP is "24.26.79.51" . In DOS, type ping and the IP. if you CAN ping it, it is a DNS issue with your ISP. DNS is what resolves IP numbers into Dynamic Name Servers (DNS).

Try this: in your browser, enter http://24.26.79.51/index.shtml - if the forum front page comes up, it's DNS... You can't go anywhere from that frontpage though, because the forum is CGI and requires actual full URL calls..

Call the ISP and tell them you can ping us, but the name server is not coming up. they need to reissue a DNS update (Forced).. If they give you bullshit saying 'it must be on your end', drop them and go with a better ISP.

Let me know guys!!

You were dead right, mate. Unfortunately there's only one broadband provider here, and they happen to be half-owned by the government.

Thanks to everyone for their help!

01-11-2002, 03:30 AM	#24
Memnoch Ironworks Moderator Join Date: February 28, 2001 Location: Boston/Sydney Posts: 11,771	quote: Originally posted by Ziroc: IP is "24.26.79.51" . In DOS, type ping and the IP. if you CAN ping it, it is a DNS issue with your ISP. DNS is what resolves IP numbers into Dynamic Name Servers (DNS). Try this: in your browser, enter http://24.26.79.51/index.shtml - if the forum front page comes up, it's DNS... You can't go anywhere from that frontpage though, because the forum is CGI and requires actual full URL calls.. Call the ISP and tell them you can ping us, but the name server is not coming up. they need to reissue a DNS update (Forced).. If they give you bullshit saying 'it must be on your end', drop them and go with a better ISP. Let me know guys!! You were dead right, mate. Unfortunately there's only one broadband provider here, and they happen to be half-owned by the government. Thanks to everyone for their help! __________________