When nothing works, open 192.168.1.1 and reboot the modem.
If the website is up, you will get a screenshot image.įix 5: Suspend the Anti-Virus and Firewall - If you are running an external software firewall or anti-virus program (like Norton, ZoneAlarm, etc), exit and restart the web browser. To test this, open the problematic website URL in /screenshots. If that unreachable website is listed in the cache, type cmd /k ipconfig /flushdns to clear the cache.įix 4: Website May Be Blocked - The chances are rare but it is possible that access to some particular website may be have been restricted by the Office firewall. Type cmd /k ipconfig /displaydns in the Run window to see the cache entries.
If that gets corrupted, you may have issues opening sites that were previously accessible without problems. Type the following command in the Run Window:Ĭmd /k tracert - remember to replace Paypal with address of the website that is unreachable.įix 3: Clear DNS Cache - The DNS cache keeps a record of sites that you have recently visited on your computer. Do a traceroute and check for messages like “Request Timed Out” - they will help you find the location of the breakdown. Cmd /k notepad c:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\drivers\\etc\\hostsįix 2: Find Faults in the Pipeline - Paypal website may be up and running but it is possible that the real problem lies with a router that is between you and the computer hosting the Paypal website.
