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07-08-2011   #1


Windows 7 Ultimate x64
 
 

Can only connect to google and a few other sites (different problem)

Hey there

I'm having a problem with my internet where I almost can't load any websites, only a few are working (gmail, google, youtube (cant load movies), sevenforums, and a few more)

It started yesterday evening while I was gaming, and hasn't been working since. I changed no settings on neither computer nor router.

The same problem persists on every computer we have - (tried an iMac, 2 desktops with Windows 7 and Windows XP, and an iPhone and an iPad) also tried both Wireless and with Cable. Tried resetting router settings and restarting everything.

My router is a ZyXEL P-320W


I have no idea what to do, anyone got any suggestions?

Thanks in advance

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07-08-2011   #2


WCP ONLY
 
 


Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by Xanthom View Post
Hey there

I'm having a problem with my internet where I almost can't load any websites, only a few are working (gmail, google, youtube (cant load movies), sevenforums, and a few more)

It started yesterday evening while I was gaming, and hasn't been working since. I changed no settings on neither computer nor router.

The same problem persists on every computer we have - (tried an iMac, 2 desktops with Windows 7 and Windows XP, and an iPhone and an iPad) also tried both Wireless and with Cable. Tried resetting router settings and restarting everything.

My router is a ZyXEL P-320W


I have no idea what to do, anyone got any suggestions?

Thanks in advance
Sounds like dns.

Try this start>cmd>ipconfig /flushdns then ipconfig /renew. Does this cure it?
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07-08-2011   #3
2xg


Win7 32/64bit
 
 


Hello,

Is it hard reset or soft reset? You might want to consider a hard reset to the factory default settings if all computers are affected. Re-configuring all fresh is a good practice, make a note of the current router settings. Prior to the reset, see if there's a new firmware version for your Zyxel router.
Quote:
Tried resetting router settings
Please let us know.
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07-08-2011   #4


Windows 7 Ultimate x64
 
 


Hey there. Thanks for answering both of you!

Zigzag:
I doubt it's DNS when all computers in the network got affected at the same time, tried nonetheless without positive result

2xg:
I think it's a soft reset, just did it in the router settings in 192.168.1.1, how would I perform a hard reset?

And no there isn't a new firmware version
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07-08-2011   #5
2xg


Win7 32/64bit
 
 


Here's your answer.
Quote:
how would I perform a hard reset?
Pls. don't forget to do print screens on make a note of the current settings before resetting to the factory default.
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07-09-2011   #6


Windows 7 Ultimate x64
 
 


Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by 2xg View Post
Here's your answer.
Quote:
how would I perform a hard reset?
Pls. don't forget to do print screens on make a note of the current settings before resetting to the factory default.
I can't open almost all sites on the internet, and sevenforums is an exception. (Don't have a job atm, so can't really go there..)

Can you or someone else please post how to make a hard reset here on sevenforums? I would be most grateful
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07-09-2011   #7


Windows 7 Ultimate x64
 
 


Opened the website cached from google, so tried it and it didn't work. Still nothing..

Could the problem be at my ISP? Or maybe I need a new router? It's around 4 years old afterall
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07-09-2011   #8


Windows 7 Ultimate x64
 
 


Okay. I just tried with another router, and the problem persists - so the problem has to be caused by something else

By now I'm pretty sure it's my ISP
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07-09-2011   #9
2xg


Win7 32/64bit
 
 


From this site: ZyXEL Support & Downloads - FAQ
Quote:
To perform a factory reset:

1) Power off the router,
2) Hold down the recessed reset button on the rear of the unit (keep it held down)
3) Power on the router with the reset button still pressed down.
4) You will notice all the LAN lights flash at the same time which will indicate that the router has reset - this takes up to 30 seconds.
5) When all the LAN lights do flash simultaneously you can let go of the reset button.

Your router is now reset. The default IP address is "192.168.1.1" and the default password is "1234".
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07-10-2011   #10


Windows 7 Ultimate x64
 
 


So the problem disappeared overnight just as random as it came.

Thanks for helping everyone
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