Can Only Connect to Forum with Cellular?

[INTJ]

I can't get the forum on WiFi on any device. I can load all other websites including the main Accurate Shooters website on WiFi, but the forum only comes up when I turn off WiFi.

So what gives?

 

[rwj]

Working fine for me... suspect your ISP is blocking the site and your cellular provider isn’t... unless they’re the same company!

 

[Bill Norris]

I can't get the forum on WiFi on any device. I can load all other websites including the main Accurate Shooters website on WiFi, but the forum only comes up when I turn off WiFi.

So what gives?

I've been having that happen all week here in S E N C. sparadically if that's a word. If I try with my phone internet service and my "hot spot" I can get to the forums but not with my Wi-Fi. Then at times it works fine. I reported it to the site but he said nobody else was having any issues. I assumed it was something to do with the internet.

 

[INTJ]

I've been having that happen all week here in S E N C. sparadically if that's a word. If I try with my phone internet service and my "hot spot" I can get to the forums but not with my Wi-Fi. Then at times it works fine. I reported it to the site but he said nobody else was having any issues. I assumed it was something to do with the internet.

It's intermittent for me as well, though it has become more frequent lately.....

 

[gman47564]

Ive had trouble getting on also the last 3 days with my phone.. comes right up on my lap top

 

[group therapy]

me too, it has actually been kinda bad lately, on my home network,like the last week. if someone knows about a way to reduce this problem, im all ears!!

 

[Forum Boss]

OK guys, we have seen a few reports of this with Comcast. We can't reproduce issue, and it doesn't appear to be related to our Firewall. Jay says there are not faults reported there.

The exact same server runs the main site as runs the Forum.

We have made NO changes to the software recently. Zip. Nada.

I suggest clearing your cache (really clearing it), and try using a browser other than Chrome.

READ THIS and NOTE TIME!
As an experiment, at 6:10 pm Pacific Time 6.12.2020, I turned off the only third party code we are running on the Forum. This was delivering two advertisement slots.

Let me know if this changes the situation for you folks.

 

[Bill Norris]

Boss I did clear all cookies and cache and tried firefox a couple of times . Didn't help on my end.

 

[jpretle]

The last 3 days have been intermittant, for me, as well.

 

[rwj]

Response time/refresh rate is faster now... Comcast is my hard wired ISP...

 

[Bill Norris]

Mine seems to be fine as of right now but has been a pain off and on the whole past week.

 

[group therapy]

OK guys, we have seen a few reports of this with Comcast. We can't reproduce issue, and it doesn't appear to be related to our Firewall. Jay says there are not faults reported there.

The exact same server runs the main site as runs the Forum.

I suggest clearing your cache (really clearing it), and try using a browser other than Chrome.

READ THIS and NOTE TIME!
As an experiment, at 6:12 pm Pacific Time, I turned off the only third party code we are running on the Forum. This was delivering two advertisement slots.

Let me know if this changes the situation for you folks.

mine is better/faster now

 

[Mark W]

It’s been acting weird for me the last few days as well, but I’m on the free WiFi at a KOA right now. I can do most stuff with it, but I have to turn WiFi off completely to get on the AS forums. The main page loads and works fine. I’m on my IPhone with AT&T for service.

 

[centershot]

Never had a problem with Chrome. Have a lot of issues with the site lately.

 

[338 dude]

I only use my phone and where I live I have no phone service without my Wi-Fi

 

[Forum Boss]

Here is one theory. Your WiFi provider is implementing new security measures, possibly blocking the site for content (e.g. McDonald's won't allow access to gun sites).

Also, possibly your WiFi provider is blocking access because this Forum is (not yet) HTTPS.

Please consult with your provider and find out if they are initiating content filters.

 

[Forum Boss]

I do have three important questions for you guys.

1. Can you access the Daily Bulletin, which is NOT HTTPS at this time?

Here is the link: http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com

2. Are you people who are having problems using an old bookmark, or linking in from our home page?

Please try using this link, and see if you still have the issue:

http://forum.accurateshooter.com/

3. Please check your browser security settings to make sure you are not blocking the site. Chrome, we've learned, does browser updates in the background (without user permission), which alter how security settings are configured.

 

[INTJ]

It's working again for me now on Comcast. I had no issues with the Daily Bulletin. My browsers are Fire Fox and Safari.

 

[338 dude]

I was just reading on the hide where Comcast blocks messages from my range Strategic Edge they may be blocking any kind of gun related sites

 

[rwj]

I was just reading on the hide where Comcast blocks messages from my range Strategic Edge they may be blocking any kind of gun related sites

Comcast is my ISP and I’m not having any problem accessing either the Forum or Bulletin...