How do I know if my WiFi is blocking certain websites?
The easiest option for checking whether or not your ISP is blocking a website is to use the free Opera browser. Opera has a free VPN service built into the browser. The VPN makes your browsing secure and gives you a virtual IP address so it seems as if you are browsing websites from another internet provider.
How does a website know my IP address?
When you connect to a website, that website then sees your IP address. Your computer connects to the website’s IP address, and the website sends data back to your IP address. Packets are transmitted through network routers, and the IP address on those packets tells the routers where they need to go.
Why is my computer not connecting to certain websites?
Many times the problem of not being able to connect to certain websites in Windows 10 can be fixed by clearing the browser cache on your computer. The method to clear browser cache depends on the kind of web browser you are using on your computer.
Can a website open on one computer but not the other?
Sometimes it works on one computer while the other can’t find the site at all. Sometimes the site will be found in Internet Explorer but not in Chrome (the two browsers they use). This is all within their own network (behind a firewall). I have found the site up and down from my home and other locations.
What to do if you cant access a particular website?
Fixing an issue that prevents you from accessing a particular website may require an antivirus or malware scan, and you may also need to check your browser settings or change your DNS settings if these scans do not remedy the problem. Try loading the site on a different device or network if possible you can try your mobile network.
How can I check if my computer can connect to certain web sites?
To check it, go to “Start” > “Run“. Do one of the following depending on your operating system: Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP and Windows 2000 users type: C:\\windows\\system32\\drivers\\etc Windows 98 and Windows ME users type: %WINDIR% Open the file called HOSTS using NOTEPAD or WORDPAD.