Why?

WileECoyote · 02-19-2018, 04:00 PM

Why would a website come up on 4g and not on wifi?
Particular bike website, (not here) will not come up while on wifi. Says its temporarily down or address not correct blah blah blah. Switch to 4g and pops right up.

Thanks in advance.

YamahaMan444 · 02-19-2018, 04:01 PM

WileECoyote · 02-19-2018, 04:08 PM

Hahaha.......... figures.

BTW, this is only at home no where else. It used to come up no issues before Sunday.

Stella Blue · 02-19-2018, 04:16 PM

Well, that just goes to show ya how dangerous it is to be home. When I heard that most accidents occur within 5 miles of home, I got so scared I put the house up for sale, and I moved!

okrider · 02-19-2018, 04:30 PM

It might be the fault of your wifi network and not necessarily your phone

WileECoyote · 02-19-2018, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by okrider

It might be the fault of your wifi network and not necessarily your phone

It would seem so. Went to neighbors, signed in on wifi and same thing. We both have ATT.

dschult2 · 02-19-2018, 05:16 PM

I would think it would be something to do with your cookies or firewall not liking the way the website is configured. No computer expert so couldn't tell you how fix it.

**Pat Glenn** · 02-19-2018, 05:37 PM

Since a web server can detect which browser and hence which device type is invoking it, it's possible that they have a different web site version for a computer or laptop (WiFi) than for a tablet or phone (4G) and the tablet or phone version really is down.

Pat

gotfz1 · 02-19-2018, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WileECoyote

Why would a website come up on 4g and not on wifi?
Particular bike website, (not here) will not come up while on wifi. Says its temporarily down or address not correct blah blah blah. Switch to 4g and pops right up.

Thanks in advance.

A few reasons possible but given the errors you mention my guess is the DNS (Domain Name Server). DNS is what maps names to some machine identified by an addresses. Think of it like a phonebook. There are commonly a primary and secondary DNS assigned to your device when connecting to a network.

When you're on wifi your device is likely using the DNS servers provided by whomever you purchase your service from. On 4G it is likely using the DNS servers of your mobile service provider.

Often folks will bypass their service provider's DNS by changing the settings on the device or on the router under the network settings. Some change because of reliability, others change for privacy, to avoid the provider redirecting some sites or failed connections etc.

Popular options include Google's DNS servers (fast & reliable but they track you, 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4) and FreeDNS (no logging, no redirects, 37.235.1.174, 37.235.1.177).

But, there are other causes. Pat's example is one. Security or VPN software may cause similar issues when connecting over different networks.

Lickety Split · 02-19-2018, 05:56 PM

I'll never buy an ACME!

Fitty · 02-19-2018, 06:03 PM

I've had a similar issue where it helped to type in the whole website address manually into the address bar, including the "www", rather than letting it fill in automatically when you start typing. Probably similar to what gotfz1 was saying.

hotboot · 02-19-2018, 07:46 PM

You are on the mobile version of that website. Type it in like Fitty suggested or look for a menu top right and request desktop version.
Clear cache of web porn, not passwords.

WileECoyote · 02-19-2018, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotboot

You are on the mobile version of that website. Type it in like Fitty suggested or look for a menu top right and request desktop version.
Clear cache of web porn, not passwords.

Well,

I tried typing it in, no luck. Believe it or not, I dont do web porn. There is no desktop version........... it's AF1 and their Aprilia forum. Odd guys, really odd.

hotboot · 02-19-2018, 08:02 PM

Are you on a phone or 4G tablet ? What happens on a laptop assuming you have one ?

Aliens or cookies

WileECoyote · 02-19-2018, 08:24 PM

Tablet. Dont own a laptop. Did go on at work from laptop. Cookies..................hmmmmm.

hotboot · 02-19-2018, 08:54 PM

White choc macadamia fresh today, c'mon by.
Clear your cookies.
Alien conspiracy or a voodoo spell inherited with the new Italian vixen.
ESTO
equipment
superior
to
operator

restart device . smack device
you are currently # 3417 in line for tech support, please hold

Fitty · 02-19-2018, 09:02 PM

Try doing a Google search for the site, and then clicking on the link that the search brings up.

hooligan998 · 02-19-2018, 09:36 PM

dschult2 · 02-19-2018, 11:18 PM

Just for s***s and giggles you could try turning off your firewall and see if you able to log on then. But I wouldn't leave it off if that's the case. Or you could try restarting your router.

WileECoyote · 02-20-2018, 07:41 AM

And today its back. I did try cache, cookies and restart of all devices. Nothing worked. Today, comes right up.
Thank you all for help and giggles.

02-19-2018, 04:00 PM	#1
WileECoyote ACME Test Subject Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Bridgeville PA, its not Ten Cee but okay for now...... Posts: 5,173	Why? Why would a website come up on 4g and not on wifi? Particular bike website, (not here) will not come up while on wifi. Says its temporarily down or address not correct blah blah blah. Switch to 4g and pops right up. Thanks in advance. __________________ Aja....when all my dieing dancin is through......I run to you.......... My long lost love.......1987 FZ700

02-19-2018, 04:08 PM	#3
WileECoyote ACME Test Subject Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Bridgeville PA, its not Ten Cee but okay for now...... Posts: 5,173	Hahaha.......... figures. BTW, this is only at home no where else. It used to come up no issues before Sunday. __________________ Aja....when all my dieing dancin is through......I run to you.......... My long lost love.......1987 FZ700

02-19-2018, 04:30 PM	#5
okrider Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,015	It might be the fault of your wifi network and not necessarily your phone __________________ '08 Red (Pepper) Perf: Yoshi TRC CF slip-on, VCyclenut, AIS, BMC, Graves VStacks, Lars, R1 shock(Satan V4), R1 forks, R1 brakes(master/calipers), Galfer steel lines Other: BMS seat, custom highway pegs, ZG touring windshield, T-Rex, Throttlemeister, Yoshi fender elim w/ BMW signals

02-19-2018, 06:03 PM	#11
Fitty Let's Ride! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 16,770	I've had a similar issue where it helped to type in the whole website address manually into the address bar, including the "www", rather than letting it fill in automatically when you start typing. Probably similar to what gotfz1 was saying. __________________ "‎Don't count the days; make the days count." Muhammad Ali

02-19-2018, 07:46 PM	#12
hotboot pony boy carry me home Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: D/FW Posts: 14,099	You are on the mobile version of that website. Type it in like Fitty suggested or look for a menu top right and request desktop version. Clear cache of web porn, not passwords. __________________ It's all about the good life and staying easy with the world - Lyle Lovett

02-19-2018, 04:16 PM	#4
Stella Blue Yucksamush Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Coastal NC Posts: 2,120	Well, that just goes to show ya how dangerous it is to be home. When I heard that most accidents occur within 5 miles of home, I got so scared I put the house up for sale, and I moved!

02-19-2018, 05:16 PM	#7
dschult2 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: wyoming, mi Posts: 364	I would think it would be something to do with your cookies or firewall not liking the way the website is configured. No computer expert so couldn't tell you how fix it.

02-19-2018, 05:37 PM	#8
Pat Glenn Everything's Just Ducky Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 15,299	Since a web server can detect which browser and hence which device type is invoking it, it's possible that they have a different web site version for a computer or laptop (WiFi) than for a tablet or phone (4G) and the tablet or phone version really is down. Pat

02-19-2018, 05:56 PM	#10
Lickety Split Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 3,455	I'll never buy an ACME!

02-19-2018, 08:02 PM	#14
hotboot pony boy carry me home Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: D/FW Posts: 14,099	Are you on a phone or 4G tablet ? What happens on a laptop assuming you have one ? Aliens or cookies __________________ It's all about the good life and staying easy with the world - Lyle Lovett

02-19-2018, 08:24 PM	#15
WileECoyote ACME Test Subject Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Bridgeville PA, its not Ten Cee but okay for now...... Posts: 5,173	Tablet. Dont own a laptop. Did go on at work from laptop. Cookies..................hmmmmm. __________________ Aja....when all my dieing dancin is through......I run to you.......... My long lost love.......1987 FZ700

02-19-2018, 08:54 PM	#16
hotboot pony boy carry me home Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: D/FW Posts: 14,099	White choc macadamia fresh today, c'mon by. Clear your cookies. Alien conspiracy or a voodoo spell inherited with the new Italian vixen. ESTO equipment superior to operator restart device . smack device you are currently # 3417 in line for tech support, please hold __________________ It's all about the good life and staying easy with the world - Lyle Lovett

02-19-2018, 09:02 PM	#17
Fitty Let's Ride! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 16,770	Try doing a Google search for the site, and then clicking on the link that the search brings up. __________________ "‎Don't count the days; make the days count." Muhammad Ali

02-19-2018, 11:18 PM	#19
dschult2 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: wyoming, mi Posts: 364	Just for s***s and giggles you could try turning off your firewall and see if you able to log on then. But I wouldn't leave it off if that's the case. Or you could try restarting your router.

02-20-2018, 07:41 AM	#20
WileECoyote ACME Test Subject Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Bridgeville PA, its not Ten Cee but okay for now...... Posts: 5,173	And today its back. I did try cache, cookies and restart of all devices. Nothing worked. Today, comes right up. Thank you all for help and giggles. __________________ Aja....when all my dieing dancin is through......I run to you.......... My long lost love.......1987 FZ700

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