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Connection Problems- Only with AOL
The problem started a week to 10 days ago. I can not connect to AOL via my hughes Gen5 connection. We both use aol mail (yes, I know there are better options, and I may look into that, but when you...
One other thing is that, if you'd like to schedule the file downloads, but you don't like the idea of leaving your PC on (I don't), or messing with trying to schedule the downloads to your PC, you can schedule the file download(s) to your Android or IOS device using the PlayOn Cloud app, then copy the files to your PC.
BTW, don't forget to change the resolution on the app if you want it to be better than standard. I'm fine with standard, which is DVD quality, but some people want it to be better, regardless of the increased file size for the program/movie. I believe 720p is the maximum resolution, but that's still very good.
If you try it and you like it, please let us know. I'm still deciding whether to get it, though I probably will. It's cheap, and lets you easily take advantage of the Bonus Zone data, and even those twenty days of data resets with your upgrade (make sure first, though, of course). :)
Apparently, this happens with any 'Old Timey' website. :smileyvery-happy:
Just tried to look at a link on Yahoo. Same error message. Figured it was just the link. Tried to go to Yahoo.com. Nope.
Went to the phone hotspot. Loads right up.
E-mail sent to Customer Service, requesting to test a new modem.
I can guarantee you that if the modem is allowing you to get to a web page anywhere at all, it's not broken. There's something else that's route-related. Whether it's your local DNS (which is what my procedure fixes), or the DNS your modem is attempting to use, or (and this is a distinct possibility) the route to AOL is broken. But replacing the modem isn't going to fix any of that.
We've eliminated the first question. To eliminate the second question, go to http://192.168.42.1/dns.htm (you may need to put in your wifi administrator password). Is the "Obtain from ISP" box checked?
Mark,
That address will not connect. Where am I trying to go? Router, or modem?
bos2420 wrote:Mark,
That address will not connect. Where am I trying to go? Router, or modem?
It connects to the settings of the HughesNet modem. Specifically, the setting for whether the modem is using HughesNet's DNS (Obtain from ISP) or a 3rd party DNS. If you can sign in (password is admin), but it takes you to the main page, the part you want to go to is under Advanced Setup > DNS.
Are you still directly connected to the HughesNet modem (no router) with a LAN cable? If not, it should be tried that way.
Sorry, MarkJFine . Not trying to step on your toes.
Ok, I think I see the direction we want to go, just don't know how to get there. That link does not connect.
http://192.168.0.1/ takes me to the system control panel. I assume we don't want to go there?
