Firefox can't connect to the internet even after trying all solutions from firefox support.
Since Firefox added a pluging or update, every time I open Firefox, it gives me an error message that says unable to connect. I have tried everything in the Firefox support page and, the problem has not been solved. I am currently using IE and, it's working fine.
You didn't specifically mention what you have tried or which support articles you have read. The largest problem after a Firefox program update is a Firewall blocking the updated Firefox executable. <br />
See the instructions for the Firewall in use on your PC. <br />
http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Firewalls
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Can't connect to the internet right after boot up
Hey guys, I have an interesting problem in which if I try to use internet right after boot up (via scripts) I can't resolve host names. However, if I try to use the internet right after boot up manually I can resolve host names. I had this problem with a script but I've since rewrote it to work around the problem; however I now seem to have this problem with openVPN and I need this to work. I'll use openVPN as my primary example but the situation was the same for my script.
Basically, openVPN starts up via systemd and it can't resolve my server's host name. Even 18 hours later. I have 'resolv-retry infinite' in my conf file which as I understand says 'if you can't resolve the host name keep trying to resolve it indefinitely'. I left my computer on overnight and openVPN still could not connect to my server, despite me being able to ping it, have MySQL get data dumps and replicate from it and other software being able to resolve the server's host name. If I restart openVPN, then it works! I rebooted the computer and let it try for a few minutes to connect and it couldn't. I restarted openVPN manually and it resolved the server's host name, 5 minutes after the computer booted up even though it couldn't connect on it's own the previous night.
Here's openVPN's status as of this post:
[email protected] - OpenVPN connection to client
Loaded: loaded (/usr/lib/systemd/system/[email protected]; enabled)
Active: active (running) since Thu 2013-05-02 14:10:02 MDT; 58min ago
Process: 248 ExecStart=/usr/sbin/openvpn --cd /etc/openvpn --config /etc/openvpn/%i.conf --daemon openvpn@%i (code=exited, status=0/SUCCESS)
Main PID: 254 (openvpn)
CGroup: name=systemd:/system/[email protected]/client
ââ254 /usr/sbin/openvpn --cd /etc/openvpn --config /etc/openvpn/client.conf --daemon openvpn@client
May 02 15:07:52 CCH001 openvpn@client[254]: RESOLVE: Cannot resolve host address: my.server.com: Name or service not known
May 02 15:07:57 CCH001 openvpn@client[254]: RESOLVE: Cannot resolve host address: my.server.com: Name or service not known
May 02 15:08:02 CCH001 openvpn@client[254]: RESOLVE: Cannot resolve host address: my.server.com: Name or service not known
May 02 15:08:07 CCH001 openvpn@client[254]: RESOLVE: Cannot resolve host address: my.server.com: Name or service not known
May 02 15:08:12 CCH001 openvpn@client[254]: RESOLVE: Cannot resolve host address: my.server.com: Name or service not known
May 02 15:08:17 CCH001 openvpn@client[254]: RESOLVE: Cannot resolve host address: my.server.com: Name or service not known
May 02 15:08:22 CCH001 openvpn@client[254]: RESOLVE: Cannot resolve host address: my.server.com: Name or service not known
May 02 15:08:27 CCH001 openvpn@client[254]: RESOLVE: Cannot resolve host address: my.server.com: Name or service not known
May 02 15:08:32 CCH001 openvpn@client[254]: RESOLVE: Cannot resolve host address: my.server.com: Name or service not known
May 02 15:08:37 CCH001 openvpn@client[254]: RESOLVE: Cannot resolve host address: my.server.com: Name or service not known
Here is my conf file:
# Sample client-side OpenVPN 2.0 config file #
# for connecting to multi-client server. #
# This configuration can be used by multiple #
# clients, however each client should have #
# its own cert and key files. #
# On Windows, you might want to rename this #
# file so it has a .ovpn extension #
# Specify that we are a client and that we
# will be pulling certain config file directives
# from the server.
client
# Use the same setting as you are using on
# the server.
# On most systems, the VPN will not function
# unless you partially or fully disable
# the firewall for the TUN/TAP interface.
;dev tap
dev tun
# Windows needs the TAP-Win32 adapter name
# from the Network Connections panel
# if you have more than one. On XP SP2,
# you may need to disable the firewall
# for the TAP adapter.
;dev-node MyTap
# Are we connecting to a TCP or
# UDP server? Use the same setting as
# on the server.
;proto tcp
proto udp
# The hostname/IP and port of the server.
# You can have multiple remote entries
# to load balance between the servers.
remote my.server.com 1194
;remote my-server-2 1194
# Choose a random host from the remote
# list for load-balancing. Otherwise
# try hosts in the order specified.
;remote-random
# Keep trying indefinitely to resolve the
# host name of the OpenVPN server. Very useful
# on machines which are not permanently connected
# to the internet such as laptops.
resolv-retry infinite
# Most clients don't need to bind to
# a specific local port number.
nobind
# Downgrade privileges after initialization (non-Windows only)
user nobody
group nobody
# Try to preserve some state across restarts.
persist-key
persist-tun
# If you are connecting through an
# HTTP proxy to reach the actual OpenVPN
# server, put the proxy server/IP and
# port number here. See the man page
# if your proxy server requires
# authentication.
;http-proxy-retry # retry on connection failures
;http-proxy [proxy server] [proxy port #]
# Wireless networks often produce a lot
# of duplicate packets. Set this flag
# to silence duplicate packet warnings.
;mute-replay-warnings
# SSL/TLS parms.
# See the server config file for more
# description. It's best to use
# a separate .crt/.key file pair
# for each client. A single ca
# file can be used for all clients.
ca ca.crt
cert host.crt
key host.key
# Verify server certificate by checking
# that the certicate has the nsCertType
# field set to "server". This is an
# important precaution to protect against
# a potential attack discussed here:
# http://openvpn.net/howto.html#mitm
# To use this feature, you will need to generate
# your server certificates with the nsCertType
# field set to "server". The build-key-server
# script in the easy-rsa folder will do this.
ns-cert-type server
# If a tls-auth key is used on the server
# then every client must also have the key.
tls-auth ta.key 1
# Select a cryptographic cipher.
# If the cipher option is used on the server
# then you must also specify it here.
;cipher x
# Enable compression on the VPN link.
# Don't enable this unless it is also
# enabled in the server config file.
comp-lzo
# Set log file verbosity.
verb 3
# Silence repeating messages
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Anyone have any idea what could be going on? It seems to me that when a program starts up it takes a snap shot of the current network status and it then uses it, even if it's 10 minutes later and the network has been fully loaded/configured, the program uses that snap shot and can't connect to the DNS.
Last edited by anEveryDayGuy (2013-05-02 21:20:47)'Requires=network.target' wasn't in it so I added it but nothing's changed. I've left it in because openVPN does require network.
As I said, I had this problem with a script so I don't think it's anything specific to openVPN. I had a weird occurrence this morning however. When I started the computer up this morning openVPN worked just fine. However when the computer rebooted openVPN couldn't resolve the host address again. -
When I go to sync my iphone 3gs itunes alerts me that an update is available. I check to download an update. I then receive an error message stating that I am not connected to the internet. I am 100% positive that I am connected and before this download I was instructed to update itunes which I did without any problems and restarted my computer. I have tried all of the troubleshooting suggestions. I have no problem syncing or using the itunes store. I just can't get the update. I also have no problems with my iphone connecting to a wireless internet connection. Please Help!!!!!!
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Cannot connect to itunes store EVEN after trying popular solution
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I'm sharing my connection through PPPoe.
It worked great for my 3DS and I was able to play online flawlessly
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But my ipod touch 4th gen, while it is able to connect to wifi with a strong bar, I cannot access the internet via web browsers and some of the apps.
It always gives me the 'cannot connect to internet' message.
What further puzzles me is that I can receive, update, and check my mail perfectly fine.
I've already tried the following:
1) unplugging and replugging my modem
2) forgetting the network on my ipod and re-access it
3) resetting network setting on ipod
4) tweaking with the internet sharing setting like trying different channels and different types of security
5) turning off and on my ipod, and turning off and on the wifi on my ipod
Anyway, I'm really stumped and I hope someone can help me figure this out.
Any help will be gladly appreciated.oh I'm not actually using a router, I'm using my macbook pro as a wifi router by turning on network sharing.
And I'm sharing the connection through PPPoe
...unless, of course, I'm totally misunderstanding your question @@;
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If your Internet Service Providor is Cable follow this link
If your Internet Service Providor is DSL follow this link
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It will connect...
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I have a iPod touch 4th gen. And I cannot get into the Internet I get a message that say cannot connect to server. The other computer and my iPad still work with the Internet . I have reeked to reset it but that does not work. Please help me.
I do not know wat "reeked to reset" means.
Try the following:
- Reset the iPod. Nothing will be lost
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I do not know wat "reeked to reset" means.
Try the following:
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Reset iPod touch: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears
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I have a message on my Ipad " (Icloud Backup - This ipad hasn't been backed up in 2 weeks. Backups happen when the ipad is pluged inm, locked and connected to wi-fi. At the bottom it says OK). I hae tried to back it up but can't. I have hit the OK but nothing happens The message will not go away and I can not do anything with my ipad - its just stuck
Perform a Reset...
Reset ( No Data will be Lost )
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1430 -
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Hello,
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Some of my Mac apps can´t connect to the internet, while Firefox can
All of a sudden, Safari, ITunes, Software Update, can´t connect to the internet. It happens in my office and in my house. Have not checked other networks. Firefox wors fine, as does Mail (for now). What can be the problem?
Please read this whole message before doing anything.
This procedure is a test, not a solution. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it.
Step 1
The purpose of this step is to determine whether the problem is localized to your user account.
Enable guest logins and log in as Guest. For instructions, launch the System Preferences application, select Help from the menu bar, and enter “Set up a guest account” (without the quotes) in the search box.
While logged in as Guest, you won’t have access to any of your personal files or settings. Applications will behave as if you were running them for the first time. Don’t be alarmed by this; it’s normal. If you need any passwords or other personal data in order to complete the test, memorize, print, or write them down before you begin.
As Guest, test. Same problem(s)?
After testing, log out of the guest account and, in your own account, disable it if you wish. Any files you created in the guest account will be deleted automatically when you log out of it.
Step 2
The purpose of this step is to determine whether the problem is caused by third-party system modifications that load automatically at startup or login.
Disconnect all wired peripherals except those needed for the test, and remove all aftermarket expansion cards. Boot in safe mode and log in to the account with the problem. The instructions provided by Apple are as follows:
Be sure your Mac is shut down.
Press the power button.
Immediately after you hear the startup tone, hold the Shift key. The Shift key should be held as soon as possible after the startup tone, but not before the tone.
Release the Shift key when you see the gray Apple icon and the progress indicator (looks like a spinning gear).
Safe mode is much slower to boot and run than normal, and some things won’t work at all, including wireless networking on some Macs.
The login screen appears even if you usually log in automatically. You must know your login password in order to log in. If you’ve forgotten the password, you will need to reset it before you begin.
Test while in safe mode. Same problem(s)?
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Now go to your router's settings. Not sure who makes your router...
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Delete your computer from it (in your router).
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Update Server
Try:
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