Home Wireless Network Issue

[Howzit]

I'm having a weird issue on one of the two PCs on my home network. Out of the clear blue, yesterday almost all url's seem to be blocked on one of the machines, and the message below is displayed.

http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/695/verizonmessageof8.jpg


To me that looks like the router has the url set up to be blocked under the parental controls, but nothing is.

Not all url's are blocked, there are a few seemingly random sites that work, and it's always the same ones.

The other machine is fine, all url's work.

The wireless card is seeing the router and there is an excellent signal strength. Email works in and out.

I called Verizon and they said it's the Norton firewall. Yes, I know Norton sucks, let's ignore that for now.

After hanging up with Verizon, I turned the Firewall and every type of Norton protection I could find off and the problem persisted. I called Norton, and he he suggested uninstalling it, which I did, and the problem persisted.

The problem exists in both IE and Firefox. Yeah, I'm grasping at straws.

Anything I am not thinking of? Any ideas, before I enjoy another splendid evening on the phone waiting to converse with Rajish from Verizon?

TIA

[Howzit]

Also, I named my home wireless network Oilfield Trash.

[1stTimeCaller]

can you still pull up 2girlsonecup?

[OUDoc]

Norton sucks.

[Howzit]

can you still pull up 2girlsonecup?

No, that's my home page, ergo how I first noticed the issue.

[Mjcpr]

Contact your network administrator for help like it says, that's what they're there for.

[Howzit]

Contact your network administrator for help like it says, that's what they're there for.

That's what I'm doing here you idjit.

[Mjcpr]

Hmmm, it looks like your access is blocked.

[Howzit]

Hmmm, it looks like your access is blocked.

That's what I suspected. Thank you.

[1stTimeCaller]

have you hit the refresh button?

[yermom]

Norton DOES suck

sounds like spyware possibly. i'd look at your hosts file and make sure there isn't something goofy, as well as your proxy settings in the browser. i wouldn't think that there should be any...
does this affect both browsers? (tell me you are using Firefox ;))

on the sites that don't work, i'd try pinging the host, ie... "www.yahoo.com" and seeing if the IP address matches on the two machines

[Howzit]

have you hit the refresh button?


What is a refresh button?

[Howzit]

Norton DOES suck

sounds like spyware possibly. i'd look at your hosts file and make sure there isn't something goofy, as well as your proxy settings in the browser. i wouldn't think that there should be any...
does this affect both browsers? (tell me you are using Firefox ;))

on the sites that don't work, i'd try pinging the host, ie... "www.yahoo.com" and seeing if the IP address matches on the two machines

Both browsers.

I'm thinking about on the sites that don't work, pinging the host, ie... "www.yahoo.com" and seeing if the IP address matches on the two machines. What do you think of that?

[1stTimeCaller]

That's your problem right there.

[Howzit]

Right where?

[1stTimeCaller]

I don't think you really want this problem fixed.

[Howzit]

That's not true. I am adamant about resolving this issue. I am having 2girlsonecup withdrawls.

[Partial Qualifier]

are you *sure* this computer is on your wireless network? I get 'excellent' signal strength to all my neighbor's wifi networks. And most of them aren't secured.

Wish I would've known that BEFORE I bought a wireless router..

[Howzit]

Pretty sure, like I said, I can hit a handful of sites, and I have been using this network configuration for a year and half.

Also, I was able to print using the wireless printer on the network.

[1stTimeCaller]

have you tried changing the printer ink cartridges?

[OUDoc]

It's all ball bearings these days.

[Howzit]

have you tried changing the printer ink cartridges?

When 2girlsonecup didn't work, that's the first thing I did.

[Howzit]

It's all ball bearings these days.

I did NOT think of that, however. I'll bear my balls tonight. Thanks.

[1stTimeCaller]

hmmmm

[crawfish]

I'd say you needed wider tubes for your internets, but I doubt that it's possible for you to have wider tubes.

I'd suggest running ad-aware or some other spyware app to see if your computer is infected.

[yermom]

Pretty sure, like I said, I can hit a handful of sites, and I have been using this network configuration for a year and half.

Also, I was able to print using the wireless printer on the network.

you wouldn't have to change anything for it to have changed...

[Howzit]

But if I can print on the wireless printer that indicates the pc is still on the network, right?

[yermom]

they can both print to it?

[soonerinabilene]

My 75 year old uncle informed me that you have to right click on your mouse once a day, or it will burn the coil in the fan up. Swear. To. God.

[Howzit]

they can both print to it?

Didn't try the 2nd, we really don't use it much, it's just a secondary and I'm not even sure the printer driver is installed on it. I could try that, but I'm pretty sure the problem machine is on the network.

Plus, if it wasn't, I wouldn't be able to hit the few random url's would I?

[1stTimeCaller]

have you checked the gigabytes?

[Howzit]

If giga is hawt I can over look it.

[yermom]

Didn't try the 2nd, we really don't use it much, it's just a secondary and I'm not even sure the printer driver is installed on it. I could try that, but I'm pretty sure the problem machine is on the network.

Plus, if it wasn't, I wouldn't be able to hit the few random url's would I?

just trying to isolate it...

what are some sites that work and some that don't?

if the wireless PC was on a neighbor's network it would be subject to whatever controls, etc... are on that network. if the signal is interfering that much with yours, then the printer could be on it as well. (then the wired PC wouldn't be able to print. i wasn't sure which one was able to)

one way to verify is to plug the wireless computer into the wired network and see if the problem persists.

[Howzit]

just trying to isolate it...

what are some sites that work and some that don't?

if the wireless PC was on a neighbor's network it would be subject to whatever controls, etc... are on that network. if the signal is interfering that much with yours, then the printer could be on it as well. (then the wired PC wouldn't be able to print. i wasn't sure which one was able to)

one way to verify is to plug the wireless computer into the wired network and see if the problem persists.

And I appreciate it, some things I assume may very well not be correct.

Bank of America and Fidelity are a couple I remember that worked. There was one or two more but I can't remember what they were.

Here is one more weird item I forgot. Jr uses myspace, and it has the same thing happen on the 2nd computer, it acts like it is blocked with the same message. Every time.

Is there any way that the router software/firmware that controls blocking could be messed up?

I'm thinking the spyware could be it.

[Sooner_Bob]

If both PCs are on your wireless network can you actually "see" both machines listed under your "entire network" or "group"?

Are they listed as having legit IPs when you log into your router?

[Howzit]

I did see both machines when I logged in to the router, yes. But I'm not sure if what I was looking at was actual connections or just a list of machines that had been set up.

[OUDoc]

I did see both machines when I logged in to the router, yes. But I'm not sure if what I was looking at was actual connections or just a list of machines that had been set up.
You aren't taking "logging into the router" literally, are you? That could be your problem, you need to clean out your router.

[Sooner_Bob]

You aren't taking "logging into the router" literally, are you? That could be your problem, you need to clean out your router.


Router-rooter . . . would that be with or without lube?

Oh wait . . .

[Howzit]

I've already tried a plunger.

[critical_phil]

Bank of America and Fidelity are a couple I remember that worked.




hey Bruce, just go buy another damn network.

[Sooner_Bob]

Maybe try resetting your router . . .

[Howzit]

Maybe try resetting your router . . .

Are you talking about something other than just rebooting it? What do you mean by resetting?

Because I've restarted it about eleventy brazilian times.

[sooner_born_1960]

type ipconfig at a command prompt, and post the results here.

[Howzit]

it says 69.69.69.666


is that good?

[Sooner_Bob]

Are you talking about something other than just rebooting it? What do you mean by resetting?

Because I've restarted it about eleventy brazilian times.

I would've hoped restarting it would've worked.

Is there a firmware upgrade available for the router?


As far as resetting it . . . does it have a reset button on the back of it? If so you can reset it to factory defaults and redo your network setup. I'd only do that as a last resort.

[sooner_born_1960]

You need to call a priest.
60 seconds between posts? What is this? Russia or something?

[Howzit]

I would've hoped restarting it would've worked.

Is there an upgrade available the firmware?

Nope. I don't know, that's probably a discussion I'll be having with Rajish tonight.



As far as resetting it . . . does it have a reset button on the back of it? If so you can reset it to factory defaults and redo your network setup. I'd only do that as a last resort.

Not sure, and that sounds like a last resort to me, too.

[Sooner_Bob]

What model of router is it?

[Howzit]

I think it's Actiontec.

Verizon provided it.

[sooner_born_1960]

Actiontec sounds like a make, not a model.

[1stTimeCaller]

have you called AT&T?

[Howzit]

I have no idea what the model number is.

[OUDoc]

Call FEMA.

[sooner_born_1960]

BTW, my suggestion to type ipconfig (/sbin/ifconfig if this is a linux system) and post the results was a serious attempt to help you out.

[Sooner_Bob]

Don't know anything about Actiontec . . .

[Howzit]

I'm thinking about calling AT&T or FEMA.

[Howzit]

BTW, my suggestion to type ipconfig (/sbin/ifconfig if this is a linux system) and post the results was a serious attempt to help you out.

Uh huh.

But my SSN is 448-35-2576, does that help?

[Sooner_Bob]

Uh huh.

But my SSN is 448-35-2576, does that help?


Mother's maiden name and your DOB please.


Oh, my wife needs some new shoes, could I get a CC# too?

[IB4OU2]

I'm thinking about calling AT&T or FEMA.

Pffft....FEMA's not helping Okies.

[OUDoc]

Norton sucks.

[Sooner_Bob]

Not so fast my friend . . .

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj281/sooner_bob/edward_norton_02.jpg







dangit!!!

[Howzit]

Do I tape that red x to the router? Or whut?

[Sooner_Bob]

Well crap.

[OUDoc]

Well crap.
That's got to make the water taste funny.

[Sooner_Bob]

That's got to make the water taste funny.


The water, router, you name it . . . crap ruins all.

[OCUDad]

If it's a problem on one machine but not the other, it's hard to imagine it's a router problem. You've probably already tried this, but have you tried flushing cache and cookies and history from both browsers, restarting them, and trying again?

[crawfish]

I think you need to defrag your hard drive.

[OUDoc]

I think you need to refrag your hard drive.

[critical_phil]

you runnin that router on 220? 221?



i'd also reset the oscillation overthruster.

[Howzit]

If it's a problem on one machine but not the other, it's hard to imagine it's a router problem. You've probably already tried this, but have you tried flushing cache and cookies and history from both browsers, restarting them, and trying again?

No. But it's on my list of neato things to do tonight.

[Howzit]

you runnin that router on 220? 221?



Whatever it takes.

[OKC-SLC]

You're going to have to somehow channel a bolt of lightning into the router. It's the only thing that will provide the 1.21 gigawatts of electricity you need.

[SoonerTerry]

Connect your computer to the modem, to eliminate the router as a problem..

If that works, try washing your router out with hot soapy water while pluged in.. then go get you a 4 or everhowmanyyouneed portWIRED router, and quit surfin dirty fish pron on your neighbors network.. his kid is tired of getting grounded for dirty pron surfin.

[Howzit]

Connect your computer to the modem, to eliminate the router as a problem..

If that works, try washing your router out with hot soapy water while pluged in.. then go get you a 4 or everhowmanyyouneed portWIRED router, and quit surfin dirty fish pron on your neighbors network.. his kid is tired of getting grounded for dirty pron surfin.

I don't know about that...this seemed to start happening after I washed the pc out with hot soapy water...

[Sooner_Bob]

I don't know about that...this seemed to start happening after I washed the pc out with hot soapy water...

So you lubed when you should've no lubed it?

[crawfish]

You should replace your flux capacitor.

[1stTimeCaller]

were you wearing pants when you first noticed the problems?

[Howzit]

Then, yes...now, no.


Call me.

[Sooner_Bob]

Wait.

What?

[frankensooner]

I know this seems elementary, but have you checked the cursor fluid level?

[crawfish]

FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, HAVE YOU DEFRAGGED YOUR HARD DRIVE?!?!?

[SoonerTerry]

Or hardfragged your dedrive

[Howzit]

I know this seems elementary, but have you checked the cursor fluid level?

<points finger>

HAHAHAHAH!!!a FRANK STILL USES CURSOR FLUID!!!

[Sooner_Bob]

It's on his list of fun things to do when he gets home.

[Mongo]

I just skimmed over this thread, but it looks like your router, or maybe your computers may be causing the problems. i'd have them looked at

[OKC-SLC]

were you wearing pants when you first noticed the problems?
And we need a more generalized photo of the screen, your computer set up, and your waist-down area if we're ever gonna be able to help.

[Howzit]

And we need a more generalized photo of the screen, your computer set up, and your waist-down area if we're ever gonna be able to help.

Deer lowered. You're as bad as Mango.

[Mongo]

Deer lowered. You're as bad as Mango.

wHAT!!!? I offered my insight on your problem and this is the thanks I get? screw you buddy

[OKC-SLC]

You're as bad as Mango.
Take it back immediately. Take it back I say.

But Mongo's right about one thing--it sounds like your computers or routers. Possibly a hardware issue, but cannot rule out software or accessories. YWIA.

[OUDoc]

Or the user.

[SoonerTerry]

PEBKAC






Problem Exists Between Keybaord And Chair

[SoonerTerry]

I just skimmed over this thread, but it looks like your router, or maybe your computers may be causing the problems. i'd have them looked at


Bush says thats unprofoundly an inakuratness

[SoonerTerry]

SRYSLY..

Have you ran a network cable between the modem and problem computer?

[Howzit]

No, but I don't think there is a modem. I think that a cable runs from the wall to the router, and that's it.

[Mongo]

how on earf are you on the interwebs then geenious?

[Howzit]

I think it's all one unit. Down boy, not that kind.

[crawfish]

I think it's all one unit. Down boy, not that kind.

Perhaps you should replace your unit with a full-sized one.

[Howzit]

I know you are all on the edge of your seats, so I am letting you know that I have resolved the issue.

When Verizon was installed in 2006, I played with setting up a rule to block some websites (myspace and AIM in particular) from 11:00 pm to morning. Never could get it to work right. It's been in place all this time and never has any website been blocked.

All of a sudden yesterday almost everything was blocked.

I have been on the phone waiting for Rajish for about an hour, and for chuckles decided to log on to the router and look around. I found that old rule, deleted it, and shazam.

My suspicion is that Verizon updated router software or firmware remotely, but I don't really care.

Thanks for all suggestions.

And screw you Rajish.

[Mongo]

that does seem quite selfish that you'd block certain things that only a teenager would use, yet leave copious amounts of ghey pr0n unfiltered and unchecked

[Sooner_Bob]

I know you are all on the edge of your seats, so I am letting you know that I have resolved the issue.

When Verizon was installed in 2006, I played with setting up a rule to block some websites (myspace and AIM in particular) from 11:00 pm to morning. Never could get it to work right. It's been in place all this time and never has any website been blocked.

All of a sudden yesterday almost everything was blocked.

I have been on the phone waiting for Rajish for about an hour, and for chuckles decided to log on to the router and look around. I found that old rule, deleted it, and shazam.

My suspicion is that Verizon updated router software or firmware remotely, but I don't really care.

Thanks for all suggestions.

And screw you Rajish.



http://images.newsfrombabylon.com/articles/08-2005/red_stripe_commercial.jpg


Hooray Howzit!

[Howzit]

that does seem quite selfish that you'd block certain things that only a teenager would use, yet leave copious amounts of ghey pr0n unfiltered and unchecked

I'd never block your pitchers, puddin.

[OKC-SLC]

why do you hate outsourcing?

[Howzit]

Let me count the ways...

[critical_phil]

Rajish is an *******.


You've got to ask for Prakesh if you want **** to get done.


ywia.