Northwest Firearms Server Changes - Having issues? Look here first

[Joe Link]

Yeah, we had more DNS issues this morning. Luckily we got it resolved and most people are able to connect. There are still some who haven't had their DNS fully propagate yet, hopefully soon.

Last two days I got website not available then it went to the website

 

[308]

I thought I got banned....again.

 

[B5Ben]

I am not having any issues today @Joe Link. Looks like the issue was resolved! Thanks!

 

[Joe Link]

I am not having any issues today @Joe Link. Looks like the issue was resolved! Thanks!

I'm hesitant to take credit just yet

 

[solv3nt]

It stopped working from my office today, I'm not sure if that's a server issue or my boss blocked it.

Typically, content is blocked through the Microsoft server firewall and it says its blocked, but this time I get the generic "page not found" error. However, when I tether from my phone, the site works, so I'm not sure if my boss blocked it.

 

[U201491]

Steve "Sgt Nambu"
Says he can't connect with the site today at all.

 

[Swedish K]

@Joe Link
Spectra said he couldn't get on the site around 7pm but all other internet was working for him. I checked at the time and had no issues either from phone or home network.

 

[etrain16]

I couldn't get on for a while yesterday, but everything seems to be working fine this morning.

 

[Ed Guinn]

I couldn't get on for a while yesterday, but everything seems to be working fine this morning.

Twice yesterday, then first thing this AM = "Server not Found". Never happened before.
Waited 5 min. - then got on.
From pc; same message whether opening alone, first - or a new tab while others were running successfully.
These are the first issues encountered in V3 since new launch Joe.

 

[solv3nt]

Still no dice at work.

 

[Joe Link]

It sounds like the DNS still hasn't fully propagated yet. It's odd that it's taking so long, considering we have the 'update interval' set to 5 minutes. My guess is either certain ISP's, individual systems, or other network infrastructure are caching the old DNS information (I've heard of Comcast doing this). If this is the case, there is nothing we can do but wait.

Those of you who can't get on, here are two things you can try.

1. Flushing your DNS. Instructions here: https://www.whatsmydns.net/flush-dns.html
2. Temporarily switching the DNS servers your system uses. Instructions here: https://developers.google.com/speed/public-dns/docs/using?hl=en

If you give these a shot please let me know whether they work or not, so we can assist others.

 

[Joe Link]

I just tried switching my DNS back to Comcast and I wasn't able to access the site, so it looks like they are in fact caching the DNS and ignoring our refresh interval. If you're on Comcast the first solution above will not work for you, but the second one will.

 

[Just Jim]

It's all working good for me today but the prices on items are not going down any...

 

[solv3nt]

On Comcast, changed the DNS, we're in. I'm glad that was the problem, and that my boss hadn't just blocked this site. I thought it was strange considering that we usually have sonicwall block content.

 

[Joe Link]

Good to hear you're in! I'm 99% sure DNS propagation with Comcast is the issue

 

[mcfoto]

I can get on at work but not at home since last night.

 

[Joe Link]

Take a look at this thread: https://www.northwestfirearms.com/threads/northwest-firearms-dns-issues.203149/