Why is my Digikey website not working on my new laptop with Windows 7?

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The discussion revolves around troubleshooting access issues to the Digikey website on a new laptop running Windows 7. Participants explore potential causes, including DNS settings and hardware issues, while sharing their experiences and solutions.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant notes that changing the DNS server resolved similar issues on their old laptop, suggesting it might be a DNS-related problem again.
  • Another participant proposes using Google's DNS servers (8.8.8.8 and 8.8.8.4) as a solution, based on their past experiences with ISP DNS issues.
  • A different participant reports that changing the DNS settings did not resolve their access issues, indicating that the problem might not be DNS-related.
  • One participant shares that their old computer, which previously worked after changing the DNS, also stopped functioning correctly, leading them to suspect the issue lies on their end.
  • Another participant suggests running ping and tracert commands to diagnose the connection to Digikey.
  • A participant reports being able to access the Digikey homepage but encounters errors when navigating further, ruling out browser issues since they tried multiple browsers.
  • One participant mentions contacting Digikey support without resolution and emphasizes that other websites work fine.
  • Ultimately, a participant resolves the issue by rebooting their DSL modem and wireless router, recalling that the problem began after unplugging the modem.
  • Another participant reflects on similar past issues with older router models, suggesting that hardware could contribute to such problems.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the cause of the access issues, with some attributing it to DNS settings while others believe it may be related to hardware or modem/router configurations. The discussion includes both successful troubleshooting and unresolved queries.

Contextual Notes

Some participants' solutions depend on specific hardware and configurations, and there is a lack of consensus on whether the problem is primarily DNS-related or due to modem/router issues.

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I used to have problem going to Digikey website with my old laptop until I change the DNS server. I just got a new laptop with Win7. It doesn't work again. I change the DNS server like my other computer, but it still does not work. Please advice.
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Chances are that your ISP's DNS is having issues and has the wrong IP listing for Digikey.

I'd suggest you set your DNS's to 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.8.4
Both google DNS's
I have historically had issues with ISP DNS's and I always just switch my computers to those as a rule now
 
I since pull out the old computer that worked after changing the DNS. It's not working anymore and show the same thing. I doubt it's Digikey's website, it has to be on my end. Attached is the message I got. It's not DNS anymore as my computer can go to all the regular sites no problem at all. Please help.

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open up a command prompt and run:
ping digikey.com and
tracert digikey.com

and post the results
 
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Thanks Cpscdave

I did what you instruct me. Please see attached image.

I can get into their home page. But after that, nothing work anymore. I can click anything, it will come back and gave error message I posted on post #4.

I just called Digikey, she couldn't help me at all. I have no problem with any other site except digikey.

I tried 3 computers already all failed. I tried Firefox, Chrome and IE, none worked. Problem is not even the browser or computer. I use ATT DSL.

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Thanks for your help Cpscdave

I solved the problem. I read on google, I went and powered off both the DSL modem and wireless router. It works now. I just remembered I unplugged the modem on Saturday night to prevent my grandson playing video game on the phone where he supposed to sleep. That's when my problem started.
 
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yungman said:
I solved the problem. I read on google, I went and powered off both the DSL modem and wireless router. It works now. I just remembered I unplugged the modem on Saturday night to prevent my grandson playing video game on the phone where he supposed to sleep. That's when my problem started.

Haha should've suggested you start with that. I don't know if this problem persists in newer hardware but I remember the ol' Linksys WRT-54g router used to have an issue where the routing table could fill up and cause issues.

Glad you got it fixed!
 

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