JL Sargent Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 So my internet connection is wonky for some reason. It only works here and nowhere else. Never had this problem before. It either worked or it didn't. Now my access seems to be the first site and I go to and that is it. How does it work anyway? How do all those servers shake hands and get all these people where they want to go? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jimjimbo Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 I forgot Al Gore's email address, but I think he could help you out... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyOwn Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 So my internet connection is wonky for some reason. It only works here and nowhere else. Never had this problem before. It either worked or it didn't. Now my access seems to be the first site and I go to and that is it. How does it work anyway? How do all those servers shake hands and get all these people where they want to go? Some days "And believe me I have them", You just gotta Bow Down to the 0 and 1 GODS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 So my internet connection is wonky for some reason. It only works here and nowhere else. Never had this problem before. It either worked or it didn't. Now my access seems to be the first site and I go to and that is it. How does it work anyway? How do all those servers shake hands and get all these people where they want to go? Have you run a full virus scan? Do you clean up your machine regularly? Seriously, with what you are describing, I would do that first and rule out any kind of infection or malware. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdave Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 I forgot Al Gore's email address, but I think he could help you out... That's right Al Gore invented the internet, LOL!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted August 15, 2015 Author Share Posted August 15, 2015 Have you run a full virus scan? I haven't, but this problem affects everything here. TVs, phones, computers, etc. Unplugging modem corrects problem for a few minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luv_sum_Horns Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Call your ISP and have them check and reset your connection. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted August 15, 2015 Author Share Posted August 15, 2015 Call your ISP and have them check and reset your connection. I think you're on to something. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbert Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Depending on your choice of "Words" when performing a general search, it may have to go through one of these also....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luv_sum_Horns Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 After your ISP resets your connection and doesn't see a problem from their end, power down all your network gear. Power it pack up after a few minutes, routers first, then switches. After everything is rebooted if it is still wonky, log into your router and make sure your settings are correct, no dupe IPs if your static routed, have a DNS source and do a DHCP release/renew. If it's still acting up after that check for cabling issues. Forgot to ask, wired issue or wireless issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted August 15, 2015 Author Share Posted August 15, 2015 Both. Its really weird. I'm suspecting the DSLAM or similar problem on their end. That's just based on the fact that I don't think I'm loosing snyc at all. I've lost my ability to change web pages??? Example: I can go to the forums here and look around all I want but if I redirect to Yahoo.com "server not found" is the message I get. Unplug my router, wait for resync, I can go on to Yahoo.com. Cannot access Amazon Prime with the TV "service not available". My son's Xbox One will not sign on. You get the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luv_sum_Horns Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Sounding more like some dorky DNS stuff. You may want to make sure your router is configured with an alternate DNS server. If you only specified one then when it's dorked so are you. I've had broadband since I can remember, don't really know squit about DSL. Good luck JL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luv_sum_Horns Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Haven't taken any lightening strikes lately have you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdave Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Sounding more like some dorky DNS stuff. You may want to make sure your router is configured with an alternate DNS server. Try Google's DNS addresses, that's what I use on all my programming jobs. 1st = 8.8.8.8 2nd = 8.8.4.4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted August 15, 2015 Author Share Posted August 15, 2015 I do have a primary and different secondary DNS addresses. After some troubleshooting tests I see that my SN margin is only 2.5db. Line attenuation is 48db. CRC errors 3. Shouldnt SN be up there at like 8 or 10db? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luv_sum_Horns Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Yes, S/N up around 20 is good, of course more is more better. Yours is really bad and your attenuation is marginal. I would just ask for second tier support to start with when you ring up the provider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted August 16, 2015 Author Share Posted August 16, 2015 Thanks, I appreciate the help. Already tried to call them but of course "higher than normal call volume" prevented me making contact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luv_sum_Horns Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Of course! Hope you get it sorted out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted August 21, 2015 Author Share Posted August 21, 2015 ATT tech just left and my twisted pair was bad, also two bird nests in the cross box (12,000 ft away), and lastly my modem had crapped out. My signal to noise ratio now a whopping 28 db. Right now I have the best internet service ever. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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