Browser Not Available

[saptech]

I just noticed recently when using the default browser or Dolphin and try to surf to a website using Wifi, it will return message, 'website is not available'.

They do work when using 3G/4G, which I use when out and about, but at home I'm connected using wifi. I haven't changed any settings and I'm using a wifi hotspot type of modem to connect. I have uninstalled and reinstalled Dolphin, cleared the cache, cookies, etc but get the same results.

The phone did upgrade to some portions of ICS from Gingerbread about a week or so ago, but I didn't notice if the browsers worked or not. I mainly use other apps that do access the wifi without issues.

Any ideas on what could be causing this? My tablet works fine using wifi and it came with ICS installed.

Thnx.

 

[Crashdamage]

This kind of problem is often related to DNS (Domain Name System) resolution. DNS translates website names into numerical IP addresses. Does using an IP address rather than a website name allow you to connect? For example, instead of 'google.com' use ' http://74.125.224.72/'. If so, it's a DNS problem.

There can be several causes for this. Try rebooting routers or modems first. Clear browser caches and cookies. If still no luck, try a different browser. If still no go, contact your ISP. Sometimes the problem is on their end.

 

[saptech]

After some researching and trial & error, it seems to come down to the proxy. To fix this, I went into settings, wireless and networks, wifi settings, advanced, then go to proxy and delete the text and save. Has worked fine since.

Thnx.