Internet is acting weird

[thestrangebrew1]

I'm having problems with my internet. I have Comcast as ISP, a motorola sb6141 modem and linksys e3000 router. For some reason, I can use chrome browser, which works fine for some sites, but for others, it's stuck on establishing a secure connection, or just stuck saying waiting for ***.com When I launch different browsers, I have to type in an actual web address, it doesn't go to a homepage. I decided to run MB and SAS, but when I try to update definitions, they both get stuck on connecting to server.

I've tried restarting the modem via the configuration page (no physical reset button on it) and I've reset my router numerous times but I'm still getting the same results. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[her209]

I'm have Comcast also and I'm having problems getting streaming videos to load and play. YouTube.com won't even load. Just keeps spinning and spinning.

 

[drebo]

I have Comcast as well and various sites (including forums.anandtech.com) are not loading all the way.

Definitely Comcast having issues.

 

[thestrangebrew1]

Ah ok. I was worried my pc was having virus/security issues. I tried on several devices including a laptop, tablet and a few of my family's phones. I was able to get to sites on the phones using cell data, no luck on my network though. I'll chalk this one up to comcast having some problems.

 

[John Connor]

I wonder if it's a DNS issue? I have Comcast and use OpendDNS and have no problems.

 

[Mushkins]

Sounds like comcast DNS problems. Change your DNS to a public like 4.2.2.2 and see if the problem persists.

 

[thestrangebrew1]

It seemed to have fixed itself shortly after posting. I haven't had any problems accessing any sites on any of my devices or browsers since.

 

[dealguru]

I believe this is a Comcast issue. They're experiencing a lot of issues recently!

 

[ronalddnichols]

I think it's something with the internet service provider. Try open DNS, it works for me.