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Free Republic DNS entry seems to be gone
N/A | 04/04/2016 | N/A

Posted on 04/04/2016 2:27:46 PM PDT by Pox

I was surfing FR this afternoon and suddenly was unable to access any page on FR and the error stated the server could not be found.

I located the IP address, 209.157.64.200, of the server and then added an entry into my PC's host file and I can now see FR again.

I still do not see a DNS entry for FR, and that is interesting.


TOPICS: Breaking News; Free Republic; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: 20915764200; chat; dns; dnsproblem; dnsserver; dnsservers; faq; fr; freerepublic; frproblem; hostfiles; internet; outage
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To: datricker
I know what I did to avoid such problems and further to negate DDOS attacks was to switch to a DNS provider that has huge footprint so that the TTL is very for refresh. Not sure if it a great plan. But being able to have domain resolve to new IP addresses in about 1 minute. Which is pretty fast.
Totally agree. Unless you're one of the big boys with your own data centers, or have some very special needs, there's no reason to host your own DNS server and plenty of reasons not to. It does not need to be handled by the same provider hosting your web site/web app.

BTW - can you share what DNS provider you are using?

241 posted on 04/05/2016 2:32:08 PM PDT by Scutter
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To: Fresh Wind

Please ignore my other reply to you, there can’t be two files with the same name in the same folder. Wasn’t thinking, duh.

You need to set your file browser to display filename extensions, and you will see that only one of those host files has no extension, and that’s the one that the computer uses.


242 posted on 04/05/2016 2:39:58 PM PDT by Fresh Wind (Falcon 105)
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To: MIA_eccl1212
thx!
243 posted on 04/05/2016 3:14:42 PM PDT by Chode (Stand UP and Be Counted, or line up and be numbered - *DTOM* -w- NO Pity for the LAZY - Luke, 22:36)
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To: MIA_eccl1212

“The file location: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc
I modified to include BOTH entries
209.157.64.200 www.freerepublic.com
209.157.64.200 freerepublic.com”

Many thanx4 your info. The previous post for ‘solution’ did not have the www and that does NOT work in Windows 7.


244 posted on 04/05/2016 3:33:44 PM PDT by apostoli ("When people get used to preferential treatment, equal treatment seems like discrimination." - Sowel)
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To: Pox

Here’s is MayflowerMadam’s specific info in case it can help identify the problem.

The message I get: “This page can’t be displayed.”

At home, Comcast is our internet provider. I can’t log in to FR using either the Wi-Fi, or the PC that’s hard-wired to the service.

In the car this morning I was able to access FR via cellular using the Verizon 4GLTE connection.

In the car a couple hours later I got the “page can’t be displayed” message again – again via Verizon 4GLTE connection.


245 posted on 04/05/2016 3:42:35 PM PDT by Baldwin77 (They hated Reagan too ! TRUMP TOUGH - AMERICA STRONG)
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To: apostoli

how can we argue about politics... if we can’t even post? right?


246 posted on 04/05/2016 4:00:24 PM PDT by MIA_eccl1212 (When you see a drowning liberal, throw them the anchor...)
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To: Chode

how can we argue about politics in Wisconsin today... if we can’t even post? Or read the latest insults, right?


247 posted on 04/05/2016 4:01:02 PM PDT by MIA_eccl1212 (When you see a drowning liberal, throw them the anchor...)
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To: MIA_eccl1212

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248 posted on 04/05/2016 4:09:11 PM PDT by Mechanicos (Attend a Trump Rally and get to "Punch a Commie for Mommy.")
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To: MIA_eccl1212
heh heh heh heh... pretty much 8^)
249 posted on 04/05/2016 4:10:53 PM PDT by Chode (Stand UP and Be Counted, or line up and be numbered - *DTOM* -w- NO Pity for the LAZY - Luke, 22:36)
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To: Fresh Wind

Got it. Ir’s on wife’s machine and is working fine as it. I will tidy it up later.


250 posted on 04/05/2016 4:19:24 PM PDT by don-o (He will not share His glory. And He will NOT be mocked! Blessed be the Name of the Lord forever!)
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To: Red Steel

Worked for me, thanks!


251 posted on 04/05/2016 4:46:47 PM PDT by ducttape45 (Obama's legacy - Christianity outlawed, America shamed, morality destroyed. Need I say more?)
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To: ducttape45

Howdy all.


252 posted on 04/05/2016 5:05:07 PM PDT by umgud
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To: umgud

I have been able to read anonymously all day, but blocked from logging in until now. I just went through the link provided by downforeveroneorjustme and it gave me full access.


253 posted on 04/05/2016 5:10:53 PM PDT by Truth29
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I can’t access FR on my laptop or phone, but can on my desktop? It won’t even let me log-in on the 209.157.64.200 page on laptop/phone. Frustrating . . .


254 posted on 04/05/2016 5:10:54 PM PDT by Jenny217
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To: Pox

This worked for me... I couldn’t even log in...

http://www.isitdownrightnow.com/freerepublic.com.html

Fix DNS Problems

A Domain Name System (DNS) allows a site IP address (192.168.x.x) to be identified with words (*.com) in order to be remembered more easily, like a phonebook for websites. This service is usually provided by your ISP.

Clear your local DNS cache to make sure that you grab the most recent cache that your ISP has. For Windows - (Start > Command Prompt > type “ipconfig /flushdns” and hit enter). For details choose your operating system :

If you can access a website at office or from a 3G network yet it’s not working on your computer, it is a good idea to use an alternative DNS service other than your ISPs. OpenDNS or Google Public DNS are both excellent and free public DNS services.

Check our help page for step-by-step instructions on how to change your DNS.


255 posted on 04/05/2016 5:12:41 PM PDT by GOPJ ("We have the fight of our lives coming up to save our nation!" ~ Jim Robinson)
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To: Pox; Jim Robinson
Can we get the IP (209.157.64.200) number out to the FR Facebook page and Twitter? I am noticing a very significant drop off of traffic to FR.

I had to reprogram my wife's browser earlier. If people cannot get to the front page, they will not be able to read how to do the fix.

Just have them paste the number in either the search or address bar to get here.
256 posted on 04/05/2016 5:16:56 PM PDT by PA Engineer (Liberate America from the Occupation Media. #2ndAmendmentMatters)
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To: GOPJ

WooHoo-—the old link works and I am able to log in and post. Hope everyone else can do the same!!!


257 posted on 04/05/2016 5:17:13 PM PDT by hsmomx3
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To: catbertz

my FR was out for a DNS issue on verizon wireless all afternoon - it just returned several mintues ago. I am just responding to you because you had mentioned verizon.


258 posted on 04/05/2016 5:18:31 PM PDT by stonehouse01
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To: stonehouse01

Polls close in Wisconsin and BOOM! FR is back online.


259 posted on 04/05/2016 5:23:25 PM PDT by motor_racer (Who will bell the cat?)
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To: Jenny217

Lost FR on Cox....panic....now it’s back for me....whew!


260 posted on 04/05/2016 5:23:36 PM PDT by topfile
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