Thread: Perplexing DNS Issue
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Old 02-11-2009, 23:33   #5
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Re: Perplexing DNS Issue
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Originally Posted by Mally_B View Post
I tried removing the NIC in Device Manager and rebooting to find new hardware but this didn't do anything. One thing i have just tried is putting the Computer IP into the Routers DMZ which has solved the problem but I'm sure it shouldn't be part of the Solution. Anyone know what this is telling me apart form I need to start reading some IT Books?
It tends to suggest that for some reason the router is bolcking communication on some or all ports to the IP of the PC. Putting the PC in the routers DMZ is basically saying "let everything though on all ports to this machine"

What make/model is the router?
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