Re: Limited Access to Internet sites

Depending on the NetGear model - there is the ability to setup security
controls and filtering. Is it possible these got turned on somehow?

"Mattrixx" <someone@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:xmfBf.16099$Yu.10995@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Hi, DSL user here posting for my daughter who has Comcast Digital cable TV
> and Internet.
>
> I recently connected a Netgear router for her, installing the router after
> the modem, and before the desktop (and wireless laptop).
>
> Upon initial connection/setup, everything seemed to be in order as both
> computers were able to connect online, go to various sites and also I
> network shared files between the two computers with No difficulty.
>
> After I left her place feeling accomplished, it seems *NOW* she is only
> able to connect to certain limited sites, but *NOT* to ALL!!
> She cannot for example, access her hotmail account along with very many
> other sites! She can however access E-Bay and Newegg, Google etc. Some of
> the sites load in a very limited what she calls "primitive" state with NO
> pictures etc.
>
> By phone, I had her disconnect from the router and plug directly into the
> desktop from the cable modem, and all is fine! She then can access any
> site without a problem.
>
> So somewhere in the Netgear router lies the problem??
> As I have said, I am familiar with SBC/Ameritech DSL.
> This is all Very strange for me to hear since with DSL, it is ALL or
> NOTHING!!!
>
> Can someone here point out to me what might be a probable cause or setting
> with the Netgear router, that might be affecting her ability to access
> *all* Internet sites while using the Netgear router?
>
> For example: Is Comcast a Static or Dynamic ISP ?
> I have left default *Dynamic* in Netgear Router`s Basic setup Interface.
>
> Thanks for any insight into this matter from any experienced Comcast
> Internet/Router users
>
> Matt
>


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