File Quit
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4 edits | [DNS] 04-2005 Connection Problems - Discussion
The outage has been pretty much confirmed. Information on how to change your DNS is below. Comcast is aware of it and working on it. I reccomend switching your DNS for faster connectivity.
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For those who want to change their DNS but don't know how , see this FAQ entry.
»Comcast High Speed Internet FAQ »How do I change what DNS server my computer uses?
Some DNS servers I reccomend:
4.2.2.1
4.2.2.2
4.2.2.3
4.2.2.4
4.2.2.5
4.2.2.6
These are all DNS server addresses that resolve differently across the country. Some are GTE, some Level3, some Verizon, but are all VERY speedy and work well. Some also reccomend using the ORSC's public servers, one of which is 199.166.24.253. I have not used this server, but others say it is fast.
dadkins  adds these DNS servers:
SpeakEasy Nameservers
66.93.87.2
216.231.41.2
216.254.95.2
64.81.45.2
64.81.111.2
64.81.127.2
64.81.79.2
64.81.159.2
66.92.64.2
66.92.224.2
66.92.159.2
64.81.79.2
64.81.159.2
64.81.127.2
64.81.45.2
216.27.175.2
66.92.159.2
66.93.87.2
ORSC Public Access DNS Nameservers
199.166.24.253
199.166.27.253
199.166.28.10
199.166.29.3
199.166.31.3
195.117.6.25
204.57.55.100
Sprintlink General DNS
204.117.214.10
199.2.252.10
204.97.212.10
Cisco
128.107.241.185
192.135.250.69
Quite a choice we have isnt it  !
Mod edit for title change.
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Proginoskes
Space
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Asbury Park, NJ
clubs:   | Re: [DNS] We have another issue tonight...
Having problems here as well.... |
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Ryokurin0
join:2001-02-02
Alpharetta, GA | reply to File Quit
Yep. |
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nascar24
join:2000-12-20
Sterling Heights, MI
1 edit | reply to File Quit
Yep, Down again, I thought this wasnt suppose to happen again, Changed DNS and back running again, Glad I printed the list out last week  |
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lilhurricane
Crunchin' For Cures
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join:2003-01-11
Purple Zone
clubs: | reply to File Quit
Yes...here in Lee County, Florida.
Switched over (hopefully temporarily) to 4.1.1.1 and back in business for the moment. |
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echo2k5
join:2001-11-10
06969 | reply to File Quit
Problems here in Bellingham, Washington also. |
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oily
@comcast.net | Down here in San Jose, CA |
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Blam
Penguin Power
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join:2002-02-06
Philadelphia, PA | reply to File Quit
Hey - I'm just glad my damn connection finally came back. It was up early this morning, then was dead all day long, and finally came back online again I would guess around 9:15pm EDT. |
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u16159
join:2000-07-29
East Haven, CT | reply to File Quit
Also having problems in Connecticut |
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dhammis
join:2002-12-13
Frisco, TX | reply to File Quit
Down in the SF Bay Area too. |
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simplykristi
Cancer Sucks
Premium
join:2001-11-28
Metro KC | reply to File Quit
Problems here in the KC area.
Kristi |
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nascar24
join:2000-12-20
Sterling Heights, MI
1 edit | Sounds like another nationwide outage for DNS!  |
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Mike2001
join:2002-08-21
Midlothian, VA | reply to File Quit
Same problems here in Central Virginia. Verizon FIOS is looking very good at this moment when it comes out in late summer. |
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dead_screem
join:2004-09-10
Carol Stream, IL | reply to File Quit
yep. Just started happening a few minutes ago. The DNS is frequently going in and out. It may take a few times for it to go through. |
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rockotman
...Blown On The Steel Breeze
Emerging Research
join:2000-08-06
DSotM
clubs: | reply to File Quit
Ditto here - just switched over to Pitt's DNS server. Smooth sailing again. |
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nascar24
join:2000-12-20
Sterling Heights, MI
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said by Mike2001 :Same problems here in Central Virginia. Verizon FIOS is looking very good at this moment when it comes out in late summer. Oh its not that bad as long as you know whats going on and have a DNS list. |
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RadioBob1701
join:2001-12-03
Auburn Hills, MI | reply to File Quit
Having problems here in Michigan |
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File Quit
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I reccomend in the future for us with routers (or even local machines) to hardcode one of the national DNS as our primary and the 4.2.2.2 as a secondary so we won't see these outages frequently. Once it settles down again, I will be doing that on my router if I don't notice too many speed issues.
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gdm
Premium,MVM
join:2001-06-15
Mchenry, IL
clubs: | reply to File Quit
Issues here in chicago just switched DNS #'s and all is good.
Can't wait to here what the excuse will be this time. |
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chuck1234
join:2002-02-17
North Billerica, MA | reply to File Quit
Massachusetts, DNS problem too. Vonage works fine, 90% of web sites non-functional. |
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