Alright, for the millionth time.

qwrapple · ‎12-16-2007

As you may have already guessed by the title of this thread, I've a problem that apparently almost everyone in this forum has; that forsaken DNS error.

I've read all the walkthroughs mentioned in the certain threads pertaining to the error, followed through and blissfully did whatever it asked me to do (even wiped my modem back to its factory default), and I've accomplished absolutely nothing.

So, I plead to you gurus of the interwebs to assist me in my time of need, as I'd love nothing more to roam wild amongst the herd.

The modem I have is a Westell 6100 which is connected to a Linksys B-Wireless router since I'm sure it is here where the problem lies within.

Neridqe · ‎08-28-2007

did you try setting your router to DMZ and redo your ps3 network settings with everything set to "automatic"?

If you dont know what i am talking about, please refer to your routers manual, or your routers online manual.

Yo dawg I heard you liked quantum mechanics so I didn't do anything, and I did something at the same time.

cozdiver~ · ‎12-19-2006

When someone begins by saying they've tried everything out there ever printed or something along that line I get turned off in trying to help. I mean what is one to suggest. However, here's a start so as to localize where or what component is not setup correctly or not operative. Try to connect your PS3 directly to the modem to see if you can get that to work. If it initially does not work do a power cycle of the modem.

qwrapple · ‎12-16-2007

cozdiver wrote:
When someone begins by saying they've tried everything out there ever printed or something along that line I get turned off in trying to help. I mean what is one to suggest. However, here's a start so as to localize where or what component is not setup correctly or not operative. Try to connect your PS3 directly to the modem to see if you can get that to work. If it initially does not work do a power cycle of the modem.

Mmkay, so I did what you told me to; I unplugged the ethernet chord from the router and plugged it in directly to the modem, but to no avail, I get the same error.

It feels as if I've exhausted every option left for me to do besides calling my ISP and figuring out what the deal is.

pdxubaru · ‎11-13-2007

I think someone suggests to the person who states they've already tried everything, to actually go back and try it. These router issues are almost pointless to troubleshoot through a forum not specifically designed for that router... Is there a linksys router forum?

Routers have so many variations, in settings and capabilities, and you've already messed with those settings... We really have no idea what your start point is. You should really reset the router to factory settings and retry the instructions previously provided, they work.

Or call geeksquad. They are for people who don't like to read... or don't have the patience to learn about what they are doing.

Message Edited by pdxubaru on 12-16-2007 09:05 AM

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qwrapple · ‎12-16-2007

pdxubaru wrote:
I think someone suggests to the person who states they've already tried everything, to actually go back and try it. These router issues are almost pointless to troubleshoot through a forum not specifically designed for that router... Is there a linksys router forum?

Routers have so many variations, in settings and capabilities, and you've already messed with those settings... We really have no idea what your start point is. You should really reset the router to factory settings and retry the instructions previously provided, they work.

Or call geeksquad. They are for people who don't like to read... or don't have the patience to learn about what they are doing.

Message Edited by pdxubaru on 12-16-2007 09:05 AM

Geek Squad it is.

Honestly, though, I've tried everything more than once, reseted my router back to its factory settings about 3 times, and did the DMZ, NAT, SADFASDFASD, processes and everything. :/

cozdiver~ · ‎12-19-2006

Qwrapple wrote:

cozdiver wrote:
When someone begins by saying they've tried everything out there ever printed or something along that line I get turned off in trying to help. I mean what is one to suggest. However, here's a start so as to localize where or what component is not setup correctly or not operative. Try to connect your PS3 directly to the modem to see if you can get that to work. If it initially does not work do a power cycle of the modem.

Mmkay, so I did what you told me to; I unplugged the ethernet chord from the router and plugged it in directly to the modem, but to no avail, I get the same error.

It feels as if I've exhausted every option left for me to do besides calling my ISP and figuring out what the deal is.

I assume you did a power cycle and it still did not work. I read your first post again but did not get any clue as to what error you're getting so don't know what else to suggest. If you have dsl, then yes, call your isp. Some of the modems used are combo modem/routers or have modes that need to be re-thought as to what you need.

qwrapple · ‎12-16-2007

cozdiver wrote:

Qwrapple wrote:

cozdiver wrote:
When someone begins by saying they've tried everything out there ever printed or something along that line I get turned off in trying to help. I mean what is one to suggest. However, here's a start so as to localize where or what component is not setup correctly or not operative. Try to connect your PS3 directly to the modem to see if you can get that to work. If it initially does not work do a power cycle of the modem.

Mmkay, so I did what you told me to; I unplugged the ethernet chord from the router and plugged it in directly to the modem, but to no avail, I get the same error.

It feels as if I've exhausted every option left for me to do besides calling my ISP and figuring out what the deal is.

I assume you did a power cycle and it still did not work. I read your first post again but did not get any clue as to what error you're getting so don't know what else to suggest. If you have dsl, then yes, call your isp. Some of the modems used are combo modem/routers or have modes that need to be re-thought as to what you need.

It's the 80710102 error, and yeah, I'm running on DSL.

Dasaintfan · ‎05-16-2003

Qwrapple wrote:

cozdiver wrote:
When someone begins by saying they've tried everything out there ever printed or something along that line I get turned off in trying to help. I mean what is one to suggest. However, here's a start so as to localize where or what component is not setup correctly or not operative. Try to connect your PS3 directly to the modem to see if you can get that to work. If it initially does not work do a power cycle of the modem.

Mmkay, so I did what you told me to; I unplugged the ethernet chord from the router and plugged it in directly to the modem, but to no avail, I get the same error.

It feels as if I've exhausted every option left for me to do besides calling my ISP and figuring out what the deal is.

Q.. if you've exhausted every option, then yes, call your ISP... I had the same problem about 2 weeks ago with my ISP...... and had no choice but to contact them.

Here's a hint.. if you've got a router...

you're going to need two ping sessions on your PC...

First Ping session: Ping your router with a -t flag (to make sure it's continuous) example: ping 192.168.1.1 -t (or whatever your router IP is set up as.)

Second ping session: Ping your ISP's website with a -t flag.

You should have constant communication with your router, with no problems... If you don't then you've got a router communication issue.

If the second session is getting "time outs" of any sort, but your router is running 100% communication, then you've either got a problem with your modem, or something that your ISP will most likely have to look into. charter had to come by and they said that my surge protector we were using with my modem was causing the problems... swapped out S.Protector, modem and router works like a dream (unless it snows and Charter goes kerput again.. like this weekend).

Blown2Bits · ‎10-10-2007

Qwrapple wrote:
As you may have already guessed by the title of this thread, I've a problem that apparently almost everyone in this forum has; that forsaken DNS error.

I've read all the walkthroughs mentioned in the certain threads pertaining to the error, followed through and blissfully did whatever it asked me to do (even wiped my modem back to its factory default), and I've accomplished absolutely nothing.

So, I plead to you gurus of the interwebs to assist me in my time of need, as I'd love nothing more to roam wild amongst the herd.

The modem I have is a Westell 6100 which is connected to a Linksys B-Wireless router since I'm sure it is here where the problem lies within.

I believe your problem is not your router at all its the Westell modem. I used to have a a couple of Westells and had nothing but trouble from them but if you go HERE you will find instructions on how to set up your modem. Hope that helps it sure helped me.