Not able to logon to SF.org - Page 2

Graham · 07-13-2008, 07:23 PM

What happens if you try http:// 66 dot 18 dot 160 dot 146 instead of the URI? If this works, then you have a DNS problem.

Edit. I notice this resolves as Audi forum, which is interesting as that IP address (66.18.160.146) is what is resolved from www dot subaruforester dot org.

Edit #2. Me thinks there is a DNS problem with these forums. These URIs and IP addresses should not conflict like this.

Edit #3 (and curse this site for insisting on resolving URIs when not asked to! The spaces in the URIs below do not exist):
C:\>nslookup www . subaruforester . org
Server: iGateway
Address: 192.168.2.3

Non-authoritative answer:
Name: www . subaruforester . org
Address: 66.18.160.146

Doc Samson · 07-15-2008, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Graham

What happens if you try http:// 66 dot 18 dot 160 dot 146 instead of the URI? If this works, then you have a DNS problem.

Non-authoritative answer:
Name: www . subaruforester . org
Address: 66.18.160.146

Thanks, I'll give it a try this evening and report back tomorrow.... or tonight, if it works!!

Doc Samson · 07-17-2008, 05:55 AM

Tried the numbers and dots to no avail. I've checked my firewall and internet security settings and nothing is blocked.... I guess I just need to make sure I come to work all the time.

Graham · 07-17-2008, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doc Samson

Tried the numbers and dots to no avail. I've checked my firewall and internet security settings and nothing is blocked.... I guess I just need to make sure I come to work all the time.

What exactly did you see when you tried the dotted decimal IP address? As I indicated later in my post for some reason it re-resolves to an Audi forum, but can I take it you didn't see that either? If so, something is messed up in your computer's networking.

(There does appear to be a DNS registration problem independent of your computer. A dotted decimal IP address found from a lookup of a URI should not result in a different site being found when it is used.)

Post what you see, what operating system you are using, and what firewall you are using (software (e.g. Zonealarm) and/or hardware (e.g. wireless router)), and let's see if we can't figure this out.

stevem · 07-18-2008, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Graham

(There does appear to be a DNS registration problem independent of your computer. A dotted decimal IP address found from a lookup of a URI should not result in a different site being found when it is used.)

It will if the site is host-headered.

Graham · 07-19-2008, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevem

It will if the site is host-headered.

Well, I never knew about that. You learn something every day!

GA Forester · 07-21-2008, 12:10 PM

Graham- I tried the exact same steps you mentioned - ip with dots - took me to AUDI forums.
Doc- i'm with you - working every day !!!

Graham · 07-22-2008, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GA Forester

Graham- I tried the exact same steps you mentioned - ip with dots - took me to AUDI forums.

Ok, so if the dotted decimal address gets you to the Audi forums, but www dot subaruforester dot org does not get you to the SF forums, it very strongly suggests you have a DNS lookup problem. What operating system are you using?

Doc Samson · 07-23-2008, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Graham

What exactly did you see when you tried the dotted decimal IP address? As I indicated later in my post for some reason it re-resolves to an Audi forum, but can I take it you didn't see that either? If so, something is messed up in your computer's networking.

(There does appear to be a DNS registration problem independent of your computer. A dotted decimal IP address found from a lookup of a URI should not result in a different site being found when it is used.)

Post what you see, what operating system you are using, and what firewall you are using (software (e.g. Zonealarm) and/or hardware (e.g. wireless router)), and let's see if we can't figure this out.

The dotted address just showed me the "Internet explorer cannot find the webpage" screen. We recently switched from a local IP to Comcast WiFi. I tried using my wife's laptop with the same results.

My PC uses the Microsoft firewall as well as McAfee (hasn't been updated in a year or so, though)....

This is my last day at work until August 18th, so I'm out for awhile after today....

Graham · 07-23-2008, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doc Samson

The dotted address just showed me the "Internet explorer cannot find the webpage" screen. We recently switched from a local IP to Comcast WiFi. I tried using my wife's laptop with the same results.

This sounds like a 404 error. Please turn off "Show friendly HTTP error messages" in Internet Options and try again: this time you should see an error code. Please post exactly what it says. A screen shot would be could (you can copy the current window to the clipboard by pressing Alt-PrintScreen).

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doc Samson

My PC uses the Microsoft firewall as well as McAfee (hasn't been updated in a year or so, though)....

You should not use two software firewalls at the same time. They can conflict with each other, and make debugging almost impossible. I suggest you get the McAfee firewall updated, or if you would need to and don't want to pay for an update, remove it and install the free Comodo firewall instead. Then turn off the Windows firewall.

Doc Samson · 08-13-2008, 10:33 AM

Graham,

Thanks for all your suggestions!! I'll follow up on this last post and let you know....

GA Forester · 10-09-2008, 10:14 PM

Doc - you still facing the problem ?

I was not able to log in at all from home - tried all suggestions posted here - and finally gave up - for the last few months was away from the site.

I wanted to switch from VOIP to Time warner digital phone and the technician came in yesterday. Thought i'd have him take a look at my internet connection as well - as my isp is also from time warner.

I tried logging in just before he arrived - same problem - would not load.
Then I wanted to show him the problem and tried logging in before him - and wtf - the page loads !!! works like a charm

No idea what happenned and what fixed it - but im glad to be back on board.

Doc Samson · 10-23-2008, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GA Forester

Doc - you still facing the problem ?

I was not able to log in at all from home - tried all suggestions posted here - and finally gave up - for the last few months was away from the site.

I wanted to switch from VOIP to Time warner digital phone and the technician came in yesterday. Thought i'd have him take a look at my internet connection as well - as my isp is also from time warner.

I tried logging in just before he arrived - same problem - would not load.
Then I wanted to show him the problem and tried logging in before him - and wtf - the page loads !!! works like a charm

No idea what happenned and what fixed it - but im glad to be back on board.

I still can't get on and will probably contact my ISP to see if they have any suggestions. Sounds like you experienced what sometimes happens when I take my car to the shop with a problem... it only "works" for me and the mechanic will say "I couldn't find any problems".

edit: I just logged in from home after doing....nothing!! Weird...

07-13-2008, 07:23 PM	#16 (permalink)
Graham Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,204 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	What happens if you try http:// 66 dot 18 dot 160 dot 146 instead of the URI? If this works, then you have a DNS problem. Edit. I notice this resolves as Audi forum, which is interesting as that IP address (66.18.160.146) is what is resolved from www dot subaruforester dot org. Edit #2. Me thinks there is a DNS problem with these forums. These URIs and IP addresses should not conflict like this. Edit #3 (and curse this site for insisting on resolving URIs when not asked to! The spaces in the URIs below do not exist): C:\>nslookup www . subaruforester . org Server: iGateway Address: 192.168.2.3 Non-authoritative answer: Name: www . subaruforester . org Address: 66.18.160.146 __________________ 07 Forester Sports XT 4EAT & 02 WRX wagon 5MT Last edited by Graham : 07-13-2008 at 07:33 PM.

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GA Forester Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 75 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Graham- I tried the exact same steps you mentioned - ip with dots - took me to AUDI forums. Doc- i'm with you - working every day !!! __________________ ------------------- My F : 2005 X Auto

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Doc Samson Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Winchester, VA Posts: 14 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Graham, Thanks for all your suggestions!! I'll follow up on this last post and let you know.... __________________ Cobb Stage 1 STI Pink Springs Kartboy SS

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GA Forester Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 75 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Miracle ! Doc - you still facing the problem ? I was not able to log in at all from home - tried all suggestions posted here - and finally gave up - for the last few months was away from the site. I wanted to switch from VOIP to Time warner digital phone and the technician came in yesterday. Thought i'd have him take a look at my internet connection as well - as my isp is also from time warner. I tried logging in just before he arrived - same problem - would not load. Then I wanted to show him the problem and tried logging in before him - and wtf - the page loads !!! works like a charm No idea what happenned and what fixed it - but im glad to be back on board. __________________ ------------------- My F : 2005 X Auto

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07-17-2008, 05:55 AM	#18 (permalink)
Doc Samson Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Winchester, VA Posts: 14 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Tried the numbers and dots to no avail. I've checked my firewall and internet security settings and nothing is blocked.... I guess I just need to make sure I come to work all the time.