We are having some problems with the site!

[Erik Lund]

You risk suddenly not being able to log on to the site, we hope to solve this ASAP

[Jan Anne]

Like many websites we also faced connection issues due to an attack on the DNS servers.

These two DNS Servers seem to work however:
208.67.222.222
208.67.220.220

A confirmed how to guide for Mac users:
http://osxdaily.com/2015/12/05/change-dns-server-settings-mac-os-x/

 

[Bjørn Rørslett]

When nothing of the above helps, put an entry into your HOSTS file to avoid DNS issues external to your own local network.

The following entry* on a separate line will ensure NG access:

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162.210.51.116 nikongear.net
Windows users should open a command window and will find the HOSTS file at c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc. Open it with Notepad and put the new entry first, then save the file.

From the command line, enter

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ipconfig /flushdns
to clear the local DNS cache.

Now you can access NG without further problems.

* the current IP address of our server can be found by using

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ping fiercebearofthenorth.com

[Erik Lund]

Here is how to do it in Windows 10:

http://www.geeksquad.co.uk/articles/how-to-change-your-dns-windows-10

208.67.222.222
208.67.220.220

[Erik Lund]

Here is a link to what happened,,,

http://gizmodo.com/this-is-probably-why-half-the-internet-shut-down-today-1788062835

[elsa hoffmann]

I am not receiving notifications of posts via email anymore - perhaps part of this dilemma?

[Bent Hjarbo]

My problem was solved by a quick answer from Bjørn who I send a private e-mail.
That you Bjørn.
Br Bent

[Bjørn Rørslett]

I am not receiving notifications of posts via email anymore - perhaps part of this dilemma?

Probably another cause. However, we have a lot of topics to investigate in wake of this incident.

[elsa hoffmann]

It's not a huge issue for me Bjørn - I will work my way around that.

[Bjørn Rørslett]

The Team needs to solve this though, a we apparently cannot distribute a Newsletter to our members either. That functionality would have been extremely helpful these last days.

[elsa hoffmann]

I do know many people don't like FB - but that is an extremely useful tool - that's where I saw about the problems - otherwise I never would have known. In turn I let Bob know - as he isnt on FB
I dont suppose this kind of thing happens every Tuesday - but you are right - being able to let the members know it a good idea.

[Erik Lund]

I have sent e-mails to the users I know with the Subject: NikonGear and this content:
 Hi,
we are experiencing problem with DNS but the NikonGear site is running fine
Please set your DNS internet connection as follows below.
All the best
DNS Servers
208.67.222.222
208.67.220.220
How to Mac users:
http://osxdaily.com/2015/12/05/change-dns-server-settings-mac-os-x/
How to Windows 10:
http://www.geeksquad.co.uk/articles/how-to-change-your-dns-windows-10

[John Geerts]

Thank you, Erik.

I was able to add the DNS-Servers to my Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) (in Windows 7) and that works    I could not access the site, so the mail was very helpful. 

[Erik Lund]

Thank you for joining us! We are only very few here,,,

[Erik Lund]

OK, I have sent an e-mail to all Supporters, hope it helps some more of them to reconnect.