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tboorman
14/02/2010, 16:41
I am unable to access http://www.morethan.com/ using my MurphX connection. I know that the website is not down, as I can access it using a Terminal Server at work.
bedford
14/02/2010, 16:44
Not loading for me either, connection timed out.
multisync666
14/02/2010, 19:53
just for info,same here
buster1967
14/02/2010, 19:55
timed out here m8.
scotsmist
14/02/2010, 20:07
I use http://downforeveryoneorjustme.com/ to check this sort of thing, its down for me too.
James
14/02/2010, 21:30
It's to do with them blocking our IP range. I've already sent an email so hopefully they are proactive and update their filters.

I have a pet hate with server administrators who fail to update their firewall rules/filters for new IP ranges - there is no excuse really for it, as they are not only frustrating the ISP and their customers who have just been assigned the new range but also losing potential customers! It just doesn't make any sense...
paulbacon
14/02/2010, 21:40
Why would they block it anyway? Fraud reasons?
James
14/02/2010, 22:55
No. Basically, there are a number of IP ranges that have never been assigned by the governing body for IP addresses (RIPE in our case). Server administrations block these IP ranges as they are not in use, and thus simply not required.

When RIPE allocate a new IP range to an ISP, these companies take time to update their firewall rules and thus until they do, we can't access their site etc.

It's a real pain!
tboorman
15/02/2010, 10:37
No. Basically, there are a number of IP ranges that have never been assigned by the governing body for IP addresses (RIPE in our case). Server administrations block these IP ranges as they are not in use, and thus simply not required.

What's the point of blocking these IP ranges though?
James
16/02/2010, 17:03
There isn't any reason, we don't do anything like that, but some server administrators are very strict and lock down everything.
fishyghost
16/02/2010, 17:03
Because they can be used by hackers for dDOS, etc.. attacks. I guess it's harder now the way the internet is setup.
paulbacon
16/02/2010, 17:47
Still down, 2 days after James emailed them

I dont use the site, but anyone would think More Thank dont need customers
tboorman
20/02/2010, 15:26
It's still inaccessible :(. I sent them an email as well, but they haven't bothered replying to it.
samsho
23/02/2010, 15:54
I had a similar issue accessing the Samsung download center. In the end I just used an online proxy as a temporary solution.
multisync666
23/02/2010, 17:05
Yep same here with Samsung