Thanks so much for all the help. FYI, the problem is rampant on Comcast's own message boards.
I did the MTU thing, we're both set at 1500.
Funny thing is it is spoofing the MAC of my new machine, postdating the installation of the router (and predating the problem by about four months).
I'll...
HOLD THE PHONE!
I tried something I ran across on a web search the other day, but made no sense.
I "cloned" my MAC address in the router and all the sudden Forbes.com works.
The reason it made no sense is I know for a fact the MAC address cloning was not enabled at any time since I...
It is a version 4.
I updated to the latest version 1.50.10 and no change.
I went back to factory defaults both via the settings via HTTP and by holding the reset button on the back for 30 seconds.
Still no change.
I appreciate you taking the time to help. I know there has to be a solution...
OK. I've gone through the lists, run all the programs, and still have the same problem.
I should reiterate a couple of things:
(1) This problem does NOT exist if I am plugged directly into the cable modem. It only exists when I am plugged into the Linksys "box" in the subject line...
Thanks. I'll start working through the suggestions and let you know.
One question before I begin. Most of the items on the troubleshooter relate to IE. While the problem is duplicated there, I use IE only about once a month. Mozilla is the default browser on all machines here. Is it worth going...
I have the very wierdest problem. We have four desktops and a laptop connecting through our Motorola SB4220 cable modem. I was surfing the other day, and the Forbes.com site would not come up. The following day I could not access it either. I e-mailed a friend, who verified it was working fine...
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