Problems viewing certain sites

[Brown_p1]

Hey all

I am having major problems with my router. I have 3 Pcs in my home that all need the internet, however we cannot view certain website, one of these is Hotmail.com. When I try to view the site it times out. This also applies to connecting to MSN messenger. We are using AOL UK in the house and that uses a PPPoA connection, however I have read on the net there is problems with this and I should use PPPoE, this is not possible. Has anybody else come across this problem before with not being able to view certain sites?

Thanks all

Pete

[hypnotizeminds]

This may sound dumb, but have you installed WeatherBug? I installed it once about a year ago and it restricted access to Hotmail.com, MSN.com, and Yahoo!. At first, I didn't believe that it was the problem, but finally I uninstalled it and problem solved! :dizzy:

[Brown_p1]

No, Weatherbug is not on any of the 3 pc's. At first I thought it could of been a malfunction on the router itself but it lets me view the internet, well 50% of it...

I dont know what weather bug is anyway mate :blush:

[bAdWaYz]

Brown what brand router do you have there? Also have you checked the MTU settings? Sometimes these settings can restrict viewing of some websites. I personally set my MTU to 1400. Some say for a PPOE or dsl setting 1492 works better. I would give those both a try and see how it goes. If neither do the trick post back as we can work from there.

[Brown_p1]

I have tried this change and see no difference. However, I am using PPPoA as it is AOL uk and that requires PPPoA usage. I have also tried logging into MSN messenger and it does not allow me in.


When I try to log into the sites that dont work through IE through the AOL browser 50% of them work. I can view the main screen of Hotmail.com but cannot get past the log in prompt as it just times it. It has also been kicking all 3 pcs off the internet occasionally.

HELP PLEASE!!! it could be the router and we are going to ask for a replacement to be sure...

[z1p]

Did you change the MTU setting on the router or on the PC or both?

[Brown_p1]

I've tried it on the routers web settings

[z1p]

Try changing the MTU on your PC also.