Why can't I get onto 2 torrent sites with UPC?

Sniipe

I'm trying to gain access to mininova or thepiratebay. Haven't tried for a while but noticed that I can't get onto them. I tried http://downforeveryoneorjustme.com/mininova.org and it tells me its down for just me... Are UPC blocking sites? Also do Eircom/others do this already?

ozt9vdujny3srf

On UPC 20mb, Mininova working fine for me, as is pirate bay.

Sniipe

hmm, interesting...

C:\Users\Rory>tracert www.thepiratebay.org

Tracing route to www.thepiratebay.org [194.71.107.15]
over a maximum of 30 hops:

  1     *        *        *     Request timed out.
  2    20 ms    11 ms    13 ms  089-101-162225.ntlworld.ie [89.101.162.225]
  3    35 ms    18 ms    14 ms  84.116.238.2
  4    32 ms    37 ms    31 ms  uk-lon01a-rd3-gi-14-0-0.aorta.net [213.46.160.89
]
  5    26 ms     *       23 ms  uk-lon01a-ri4-so-9-0-0.aorta.net [213.46.174.174
]
  6    23 ms    25 ms    26 ms  xe-4-2-0.bb2.lon1.uk.gbxs.net [195.66.224.231]
  7    24 ms    31 ms    23 ms  xe-4-4-0.bb1.lon2.uk.gbxs.net [193.27.64.78]
  8    31 ms     *       31 ms  xe-2-3-0.bb1.ams1.nl.gbxs.net [193.27.64.81]
  9     *        *        *     Request timed out.
 10     *        *        *     Request timed out.
 11     *        *        *     Request timed out.
 12     *        *        *     Request timed out.
 13     *        *        *     Request timed out.
 14     *        *        *     Request timed out.
 15     *        *        *     Request timed out.
 16     *        *        *     Request timed out.
 17     *        *        *     Request timed out.
 18     *        *        *     Request timed out.
 19     *        *        *     Request timed out.
 20     *        *        *     Request timed out.
 21     *        *        *     Request timed out.
 22     *        *        *     Request timed out.
 23     *        *        *     Request timed out.
 24     *        *        *     Request timed out.
 25     *        *        *     Request timed out.
 26     *        *        *     Request timed out.
 27     *        *        *     Request timed out.
 28     *        *        *     Request timed out.
 29     *        *        *     Request timed out.
 30     *        *        *     Request timed out.

Trace complete.

Tea_Bag

on the 10mb, and they seem to be slower loading these days while searching, but still work and im still maxing out my DL on some well seeded torrents.

LoGiE

Fine here on 20mb package

Sniipe

Why might I not be able to gain access to those sites? My router has no blocked sites.

powerslot

I have UPC 20MB. Mininova is blocked. Anyone know which service suppliers are not blocking torrent sites so I can tell UPC to stick their account up their arse.

Mininova & TPB working fine on UPC 20mb Dublin.

LoGiE

Still able to access mininova here.

timmy69

Think UPC are having DNS issues.

GalwayKiefer

On the 20meg package in Galway and couldn't get onto either for the first few attempts a few mins ago but both working ok now. I couldn't access boards last night for a while either so maybe it is a DNS issue like timmy69 says.

Sniipe

I'm based in Galway also, perhaps its a localised problem with some server they have over this side...

Timmy how do you know they are having issues - did you ring them or hear from them?

lambchops

On UPC 20 Mb, could access mininova no problem this morning and having trouble now.

Vanbis

Sniipe wrote: »

hmm, interesting...

C:\Users\Rory>tracert www.thepiratebay.org

Tracing route to www.thepiratebay.org [194.71.107.15]
over a maximum of 30 hops:

  1     *        *        *     Request timed out.
  2    20 ms    11 ms    13 ms  089-101-162225.ntlworld.ie [89.101.162.225]
  3    35 ms    18 ms    14 ms  84.116.238.2
  4    32 ms    37 ms    31 ms  uk-lon01a-rd3-gi-14-0-0.aorta.net [213.46.160.89
]
  5    26 ms     *       23 ms  uk-lon01a-ri4-so-9-0-0.aorta.net [213.46.174.174
]
  6    23 ms    25 ms    26 ms  xe-4-2-0.bb2.lon1.uk.gbxs.net [195.66.224.231]
  7    24 ms    31 ms    23 ms  xe-4-4-0.bb1.lon2.uk.gbxs.net [193.27.64.78]
  8    31 ms     *       31 ms  xe-2-3-0.bb1.ams1.nl.gbxs.net [193.27.64.81]
  9     *        *        *     Request timed out.
 10     *        *        *     Request timed out.
 11     *        *        *     Request timed out.
 12     *        *        *     Request timed out.
 13     *        *        *     Request timed out.
 14     *        *        *     Request timed out.
 15     *        *        *     Request timed out.
 16     *        *        *     Request timed out.
 17     *        *        *     Request timed out.
 18     *        *        *     Request timed out.
 19     *        *        *     Request timed out.
 20     *        *        *     Request timed out.
 21     *        *        *     Request timed out.
 22     *        *        *     Request timed out.
 23     *        *        *     Request timed out.
 24     *        *        *     Request timed out.
 25     *        *        *     Request timed out.
 26     *        *        *     Request timed out.
 27     *        *        *     Request timed out.
 28     *        *        *     Request timed out.
 29     *        *        *     Request timed out.
 30     *        *        *     Request timed out.

Trace complete.

Looking at the tracert results above, the first hop times out, points to an issue at you're end on the PC. Id check for malware/Spyware.

vibe666

funny, i'm having mininova issues too.

it's not UPC DNS related as I've never used their DNS (using level3 DNS).

it's weird though, the page half loads, i just lose some of the formatting and background and stuff, all the text and links are still there on a white background with no graphics at all.

it's actually been like that for a few weeks, but i was thinking it might just be me so i haven't mentioned it before.

i actually just changed to opendns for a minute and mininova is loading normally again, but i've just changed back to level3 dns and it's still working, so i've no idea what it was. working fine now for me, so maybe try changing to another dns provider.

if you're using opendns (208.67.222.222 & 208.67.220.220) change to level3 (4.2.2.1 up to 4.2.2.6) and try again and then change back and see how it is then?

The-Game

Working fine here for both!!

The Chisel

Mininova & TPB working fine on UPC 20mb Dublin.

Jumpy

Vanbis wrote: »

Looking at the tracert results above, the first hop times out, points to an issue at you're end on the PC. Id check for malware/Spyware.

It means nothing. A lot of routers dont allow ICMP by configuration.

vibe666

most routers will allow a traceroute to be performed from their GUI if you want to try it there.

also, i'm having the same issue again with mininova, so i think it might be an issue with level3 DNS. its not enough of an issue for me to change though, i hardly use it and it doesn't seem to be affecting other sites.

jaxx0rr

im from timisoara romania and having exact same problem
i googled upc and mininova and found this
seems its time to change internet provider


EDIT: holy crap
check your hosts file
... what the hell
http://forum.mininova.org/index.php?showtopic=235055723