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Router randomly blocking websites
This is one of the stranger things that I have ever seen. My router is connected to the internet...and I can get to the internet...at least some of it. It is blocking certain websites however. ...
The most imortant part of the MAC address change process is that you power cycle the modem (the router also if you want, but particularly the modem). If you don't do this the MAC address change at the router will simply kill your Internet connection. More often than not this fixes the issue of unreachable websites, which more often than not is nothing to do with the router (whatever the brand).lottathought wrote: I did try your suggestion Searay..in fact I tried several combinations....nothing.
netwrks wrote: Just curious. Didn't see this posted. Did you try the same thing directly connect to your you ISP device (router / modem)?
I did...and it works perfectly when I do. I can tell you with certainty that the router is the reason that certain websites are being blocked.
As far as the pinging....the packets timed out and ...just like you would expect if it can not reach an IP.
I appreciate everyone's help.
I have had it with this router though.
I have now worked on this for 2 months and have tried everything that even seemed remotely relevant to fix this. I am not inexperienced with routers. I troubleshoot networks for a living. I would have RMA'ed this device long ago.
As it stands, I replaced the router today with an Asus.
I have now been at this long enough...and tried enough things...I am convinced that this router is un-repairable as a router. Whatever the cause, wiping the firmware and re-writing back in multiple times should have cleared this if it could be cleared.
This is now going to serve as an AP in a distant part of the house. The wireless works properly....even if the router will not.