I can't access Lot from home!!

JWBear · 09-05-2006, 09:40 AM

Saturday, I found that I can no longer access LoT from home - I get a "Server Not Found" message. I got the same result with both Firefox and IE.

I cleared my browser cache and flushed the DNS cache.
I looked up the IP and tried that.
I get no results when I try pinging the site
I tried accessing the site from the other 2 computers on my home network.
I bypassed the router and tried connecting directly through the DSL modem.
I tried connecting via dial-up (on my laptop, not the main desktop).

None of these things worked. I still could not access LoT (or any other pages at Lunarpages), but I could access other webpages.

I called my ISP (Earthlink). They said that the problem was not on their end. The Tech I spoke with was able to pull up LoT through Earthlink’s servers just fine.

I’m completely at a loss. Any ideas?

katiesue · 09-05-2006, 09:44 AM

I had the exact same problem. I thought maybe it was down for some reason. I had no problem with any other website I tried to access.

When I got into work this morning I could access with no problem and could see postings from all weekend so I thought it was just me.

JWBear · 09-05-2006, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by katiesue

I had the exact same problem. I thought maybe it was down for some reason. I had no problem with any other website I tried to access.

When I got into work this morning I could access with no problem and could see postings from all weekend so I thought it was just me.

Are you on Earthlink, by any chance?

katiesue · 09-05-2006, 10:17 AM

Yes, through Time Warner Cable.

RStar · 09-05-2006, 10:34 AM

Same here. Couldn't get on all weekend, but could from work. And I'm on Earthlink Time Warner Cable. What's up? Was it down, or just a cable issue?

JWBear · 09-05-2006, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by RStar

Same here. Couldn't get on all weekend, but could from work. And I'm on Earthlink Time Warner Cable. What's up? Was it down, or just a cable issue?

Nope. I have DSL.

Edited to add: I'm glad to hear that I wasn't the only one having this problem!

DreadPirateRoberts · 09-05-2006, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by JWBear

Nope. I have DSL.

Edited to add: I'm glad to hear that I wasn't the only one having this problem!

I wonder if this has anything to do with it.

wendybeth · 09-05-2006, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DreadPirateRoberts

I wonder if this has anything to do with it.

If that's true, I'd be pretty pissed if I were a customer.

JW- I hope you can get it sorted out!

Moonliner · 09-05-2006, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by DreadPirateRoberts

I wonder if this has anything to do with it.

It does show that Earthlink was making significant changes to it's DNS system. I could certainly see that resulting in spurious DNS errors like the unavailability of LOT.

If you get home and you still cannot reach Lot try bypassing DNS (as a test) by entering: 216.227.217.215 into yours browsers address bar.

Note: This will NOT get you to LoT but it should get to to their host site (lunapages.com). If you get that far then it's a DNS issue and we can fix it by creating a static DNS map for you, if not then something else is a play here.

Hopefully by now it's a non-issue for you.

BarTopDancer · 09-05-2006, 11:02 AM

Worked for me - I am on Cox cable though, no Earthlink.
Sorry guys.

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JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	I can't access Lot from home!! Saturday, I found that I can no longer access LoT from home - I get a "Server Not Found" message. I got the same result with both Firefox and IE. I cleared my browser cache and flushed the DNS cache. I looked up the IP and tried that. I get no results when I try pinging the site I tried accessing the site from the other 2 computers on my home network. I bypassed the router and tried connecting directly through the DSL modem. I tried connecting via dial-up (on my laptop, not the main desktop). None of these things worked. I still could not access LoT (or any other pages at Lunarpages), but I could access other webpages. I called my ISP (Earthlink). They said that the problem was not on their end. The Tech I spoke with was able to pull up LoT through Earthlink’s servers just fine. I’m completely at a loss. Any ideas? __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	I had the exact same problem. I thought maybe it was down for some reason. I had no problem with any other website I tried to access. When I got into work this morning I could access with no problem and could see postings from all weekend so I thought it was just me. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	Yes, through Time Warner Cable. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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RStar Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Me & Manyard hangin out! Posts: 5,433	Same here. Couldn't get on all weekend, but could from work. And I'm on Earthlink Time Warner Cable. What's up? Was it down, or just a cable issue? __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup! www.StarTownGifts.com
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