Comments on: Reader Feedback Request: Help, help, my I can’t surf the Web!

By: The Wizard

The Wizard — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 21:08:12 +0000

I wish I could help with this. But, I think entering several DNS addresses might help.

By: Peelo

Peelo — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 11:46:45 +0000

I had a similar problem. The issue was that for some reason, my ISP’s DNS had to be fixed manually in the TCP/IP configuration. Otherwise, I would get the router’s address for the DNS (192.168.1.1) and that would not work properly (slow pages loading but good download speeds…). I found that if I put static DNS entries (ISP’s DNS though), the problem would go away.

Tell us what was your solution!

By: d3

d3 — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 09:33:53 +0000

what was the solution in the end?

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 03:08:58 +0000

Thanks guys, problem seems to be solved. I appreciate all the help.

By: rob

rob — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 02:15:59 +0000

had this problem both with windstream dsl and timewarner cable,
finally i looked in the Netgear router settings and found that the dns was “get from isp” changed it to “static” dns and solved the issue immediatley.
Good Luck.

By: Dirk

Dirk — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:34:58 +0000

Change the location from automatic to another one (system preferences/ network/ location/ edit locations) . Put 4.2.2.2 in as DNS server (system preferences/ network/DNS Server). This is a known 10.5 problem. Worked for me on all macs.

By: finalcutter

finalcutter — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 22:28:44 +0000

This sounds like a problem I keep having also. I keep getting “connecting to ” or “looking up .”

Changing browsers…no difference. Changing routers…no difference. Sacrificing a small fuzzy animal to the Gods Of The Intertubes….still nada.

I’m running a 1st Gen. Intel iMac, wirelessly connecting on 802.11g. I used to connect with an Airport Express, but am now using a wireless LinkSys of some sort. Even replaced the LinkSys router once, thinking it was the problem. Also, had Comcast come out once, but no help.

There are 2 PCs on this router also, although both are wired-connections, and they have the same problem.

help…………? please……………?

By: d3

d3 — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 22:27:45 +0000

i usually use different dns servers, not only the ones my isp gives me.
for example i use my isp dns and 4.2.2.1 as 2nd one. this i enter into my time capsule and on every mac i use in the network, usually that works for me.

By: Maciek

Maciek — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 21:52:29 +0000

Seems like you might have problems with slow DNS lookups – try using OpenDNS (http://opendns.com)