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Erik Lund

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We are having some problems with the site!
« on: October 21, 2016, 23:23:19 »
You risk suddenly not being able to log on to the site, we hope to solve this ASAP
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Re: We are having some problems with the site!
« Reply #1 on: October 22, 2016, 11:37:38 »
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/

 
Cheers,
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Re: We are having some problems with the site!
« Reply #2 on: October 22, 2016, 11:42:01 »
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

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Re: We are having some problems with the site!
« Reply #3 on: October 22, 2016, 13:29:46 »
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
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Re: We are having some problems with the site!
« Reply #5 on: October 22, 2016, 16:34:25 »
I am not receiving notifications of posts via email anymore - perhaps part of this dilemma?
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Re: We are having some problems with the site!
« Reply #6 on: October 22, 2016, 20:02:36 »
My problem was solved by a quick answer from Bjørn who I send a private e-mail.
That you Bjørn.
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Re: We are having some problems with the site!
« Reply #7 on: October 22, 2016, 20:09:49 »
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.

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Re: We are having some problems with the site!
« Reply #8 on: October 22, 2016, 22:24:27 »
It's not a huge issue for me Bjørn - I will work my way around that.
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Re: We are having some problems with the site!
« Reply #9 on: October 22, 2016, 22:26:18 »
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.

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Re: We are having some problems with the site!
« Reply #10 on: October 22, 2016, 22:45:54 »
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.
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Re: We are having some problems with the site!
« Reply #11 on: October 22, 2016, 23:22:30 »
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

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Re: We are having some problems with the site!
« Reply #12 on: October 22, 2016, 23:27:41 »
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. 

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Re: We are having some problems with the site!
« Reply #13 on: October 22, 2016, 23:30:17 »
Thank you for joining us! We are only very few here,,, ;)
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Re: We are having some problems with the site!
« Reply #14 on: October 22, 2016, 23:48:30 »
OK, I have sent an e-mail to all Supporters, hope it helps some more of them to reconnect.
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