Thanks, Adding the port number results in a connection, but how does this info help me trouble shoot? Apparently my DLink isn't blocking access, yet I can check for updates when I connect directly to the modem?
On Jan 19, 2011, at 7:23 PM, Scott Granados wrote: > You need to put an 80 after the telnet so something like > > telnet mycompany.org 80 > > the 80 gives you the correct port number. > > > On Jan 19, 2011, at 1:48 PM, Geoff Waaler wrote: > >> Thanks much for the suggestion Andre, >> >> I reset my DLink 655 to factory defaults and confirmed that it is indeed set >> to DHCP. When I attempt to telnet to >> "http://nightly.webkit.org";, it times out Trying: 208.68.139.89 >> >> Needless to say nothing happens when I click on the "download the latest >> nightly build" link from webkit.org. As noted before all attempts to check >> for updates appear to time out and issue the error message documented >> initially. >> >> When I ping the address from windows I receive a reply from a different IP >> "208.68.143.55", though it also hangs when I attempt to enter that URL from >> either Mozilla or MSIE. >> >> The problem disappears when I remove the router and connect directly to my >> cable modem. Very strange since until recently I had no problems while >> attached wirelessly via my DLink 655. >> >> Except for the fact that my problem is with access to the webkit site, this >> is really a network issue, hence is probably OT here. Perhaps if anyone is >> willing to help you can write me privately, and I will post the solution >> here in case anyone is curious (assuming I find a solution that is). >> >> Best regards. >> Geoff >> >> >> On Jan 19, 2011, at 7:12 AM, Andre Nuno Soares wrote: >> >>> Hello Geoff , >>> >>> Check your DNS configuration. >>> Did you set it manually? If so, change it to DHCP and see if it helps. >>> >>> Also, what happens if you do a telnet to the webkit address from the >>> terminal? >>> >>> >>> HTH, >>> André >>> >>> On 18-01-2011 18:23, Geoff Waaler wrote: >>>> Okay, I am officially replying to my own post. It's a long story, but to >>>> reduce it to the relevant facts, I am able to update webkit when I attach >>>> my MBP directly to the cable modem via eathernet. When routers are >>>> introduced into the circuit, however, I always experience the symptoms >>>> described below. I've seen this both with my Mother's Linksys router and >>>> my d-link DIR655 which are both at the latest available firmware levels. >>>> There is no filtering configured on either router, and until late December >>>> I had no problems updating webkit from either location. >>>> >>>> While visiting the Apple store I had no difficulty updating Webkit using >>>> their hotspot, hence I presume there must be a way to accomplish the task >>>> through routers<smile>. More over, I wouldn't be the only one posting on >>>> this. >>>> >>>> To reitterate, I have no web filtering active on either device, and as far >>>> as I know, only the webkit download and update check sites are affected. >>>> Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! >>>> >>>> Geoff >>>> >>>> On Jan 13, 2011, at 1:03 PM, Geoff Waaler wrote: >>>> >>>>> Greetings, >>>>> >>>>> I'm having varied symptoms browsing on my MBP. Perhaps the two are >>>>> related -- I'm guessing so. It all started when Webkit randomly hung up. >>>>> I would press the submit button in a form and then Voiceover would >>>>> repeatidly announce "safari busy" and "safari ready". Pressing a key did >>>>> not take and I had to close and reopen the browser. >>>>> >>>>> Next, I was unable to update Webkit. Since that problem appeared to be >>>>> unique to me I erased webkit.app and attempted to download the current >>>>> build. For several days now I click on the download link and after about >>>>> 30 seconds I receive the following message: >>>>> >>>>> Safari can’t open the page “http://nightly.webkit.org/” because the >>>>> server where this page is located isn’t responding. >>>>> >>>>> I can't load that URL on my XP machine either, but can't imagine that my >>>>> ISP is blocking it? I'm also having problems displaying other pages. >>>>> For example, I'm attempting to register at the Apple developer site and >>>>> it hangs after I press submit. >>>>> >>>>> I killed my cookies, but this had no affect. Could not find how to clear >>>>> any other cache that could be a factor? >>>>> >>>>> Is it time to reinstall Snow leopard? Btw, version 10.6.7 is installed, >>>>> but my problem began before this update was available. >>>>> >>>>> TIA for any suggestions. >>>>> Geoff >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> [email protected]. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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