[SOLVED] IRC Problems

CAPSL0CK · 07-19-2007, 08:38 PM

I have been having difficulty connecting to my usual IRC network lately. I think the problem may be with my router but I'm not sure, I use a Linksys WRT54G. I have tried connecting to several servers on this network, but I will always get this error:

[20:23] * Unable to connect to server (Connection timed out)

and after 10 failed connection retries I get this message

[20:26] * Unable to connect to server (Connection refused)

Some servers that I also know exist (some on different networks) return "server cannot be resolved" messages as well. I have tried as many different combinations of ports as I can think of, upgraded my router firmware and reset my modem and router, I'm completely stumped.

**Fox** · 07-19-2007, 10:10 PM

which server are you trying to connect to?

I know there's a DoS for a certain model/firmware of Linksys, but I only saw proof of concept of this when I was lurking in the 2600 IRC.

CAPSL0CK · 07-20-2007, 03:00 PM

I'm trying to connect to lcirc, official page at http://www.lcirc.net

There are 2 servers on the network, putsch.lcirc.net and rifk.lcirc.net

I'm trying to connect to putsch and get these messages, but rifk returns a "Server could not be resolved"
It could be considered a controversial network, often the content discussed there is of such a nature, but I don't know if my ISP could block it if they felt that it was too controversial. Doubt that is the case though, I tried connecting through a proxy and it still didn't work.

**Fox** · 07-20-2007, 06:46 PM

Mine resolves, but doesn't actually connect.

I would try a traceroute to see where it gets cut off.

CAPSL0CK · 07-20-2007, 07:43 PM

It gets cut off on the second hop, 204.191.192.1, dunno what this means tho.

**Fox** · 07-20-2007, 08:35 PM

That just means that 204.191.192.1 is dropping the ball and not passing the packet on.

CAPSL0CK · 07-20-2007, 09:00 PM

204.191.192.1 is replying to pings though, it also works in other traceroutes (ex. google.com), does this mean that it could be set to block certain connections? (it appears as the 2nd hop, after my router)

**Fox** · 07-20-2007, 09:45 PM

If it's getting blocked, then yes- the last IP in the traceroute will be the machine that is blocking the connection.

It could be something innocuous though- as I mentioned, I never got it to connect either, but it is replying to my pings.

CAPSL0CK · 07-20-2007, 10:37 PM

Well, I guess I figured it out, I am being blocked apparently, but I can still connect through the Tor network, guess this one is solved, down with my ISP for blocking this fantastic network

**Fox** · 07-21-2007, 09:54 AM

That is really surprising.

Glad you got it working!

Boo, censorship. Hooray Beer!

CAPSL0CK · 07-22-2007, 08:10 PM

Well, got glined after reconnecting to the server, turns out I had been zlined, never would have guessed that, thanks for all the help!

07-19-2007, 08:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
CAPSL0CK Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 8 OS: WinXP	[SOLVED] IRC Problems I have been having difficulty connecting to my usual IRC network lately. I think the problem may be with my router but I'm not sure, I use a Linksys WRT54G. I have tried connecting to several servers on this network, but I will always get this error: [20:23] * Unable to connect to server (Connection timed out) and after 10 failed connection retries I get this message [20:26] * Unable to connect to server (Connection refused) Some servers that I also know exist (some on different networks) return "server cannot be resolved" messages as well. I have tried as many different combinations of ports as I can think of, upgraded my router firmware and reset my modem and router, I'm completely stumped.

07-19-2007, 10:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
Fox TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 7,752 OS: XP Pro, CentOS My System	Re: IRC Problems which server are you trying to connect to? I know there's a DoS for a certain model/firmware of Linksys, but I only saw proof of concept of this when I was lurking in the 2600 IRC. __________________ Antec Neo Power 500W, ABIT IP35-E, Intel E2180@2.66Ghz, Corsair XMS2 2x1GB DDR2-800, PNY 8800GT, 320GB Seagate * lazy college student alert *- If I've inadvertently ignored a thread, please Let me know about it Have I helped you solve your problem? Donate to Techsupportforums Klart Skepp!

07-20-2007, 03:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
CAPSL0CK Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 8 OS: WinXP	Re: IRC Problems I'm trying to connect to lcirc, official page at http://www.lcirc.net There are 2 servers on the network, putsch.lcirc.net and rifk.lcirc.net I'm trying to connect to putsch and get these messages, but rifk returns a "Server could not be resolved" It could be considered a controversial network, often the content discussed there is of such a nature, but I don't know if my ISP could block it if they felt that it was too controversial. Doubt that is the case though, I tried connecting through a proxy and it still didn't work.

07-20-2007, 06:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
Fox TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 7,752 OS: XP Pro, CentOS My System	Re: IRC Problems Mine resolves, but doesn't actually connect. I would try a traceroute to see where it gets cut off. __________________ Antec Neo Power 500W, ABIT IP35-E, Intel E2180@2.66Ghz, Corsair XMS2 2x1GB DDR2-800, PNY 8800GT, 320GB Seagate * lazy college student alert *- If I've inadvertently ignored a thread, please Let me know about it Have I helped you solve your problem? Donate to Techsupportforums Klart Skepp!

07-20-2007, 07:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
CAPSL0CK Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 8 OS: WinXP	Re: IRC Problems It gets cut off on the second hop, 204.191.192.1, dunno what this means tho.

07-20-2007, 08:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
Fox TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 7,752 OS: XP Pro, CentOS My System	Re: IRC Problems That just means that 204.191.192.1 is dropping the ball and not passing the packet on. __________________ Antec Neo Power 500W, ABIT IP35-E, Intel E2180@2.66Ghz, Corsair XMS2 2x1GB DDR2-800, PNY 8800GT, 320GB Seagate * lazy college student alert *- If I've inadvertently ignored a thread, please Let me know about it Have I helped you solve your problem? Donate to Techsupportforums Klart Skepp!

07-20-2007, 09:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
CAPSL0CK Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 8 OS: WinXP	Re: IRC Problems 204.191.192.1 is replying to pings though, it also works in other traceroutes (ex. google.com), does this mean that it could be set to block certain connections? (it appears as the 2nd hop, after my router) Last edited by CAPSL0CK; 07-20-2007 at 09:02 PM.

07-20-2007, 09:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
Fox TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 7,752 OS: XP Pro, CentOS My System	Re: IRC Problems If it's getting blocked, then yes- the last IP in the traceroute will be the machine that is blocking the connection. It could be something innocuous though- as I mentioned, I never got it to connect either, but it is replying to my pings. __________________ Antec Neo Power 500W, ABIT IP35-E, Intel E2180@2.66Ghz, Corsair XMS2 2x1GB DDR2-800, PNY 8800GT, 320GB Seagate * lazy college student alert *- If I've inadvertently ignored a thread, please Let me know about it Have I helped you solve your problem? Donate to Techsupportforums Klart Skepp!

07-20-2007, 10:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
CAPSL0CK Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 8 OS: WinXP	Re: IRC Problems Well, I guess I figured it out, I am being blocked apparently, but I can still connect through the Tor network, guess this one is solved, down with my ISP for blocking this fantastic network

07-21-2007, 09:54 AM	#10 (permalink)
Fox TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 7,752 OS: XP Pro, CentOS My System	Re: IRC Problems That is really surprising. Glad you got it working! Boo, censorship. Hooray Beer! __________________ Antec Neo Power 500W, ABIT IP35-E, Intel E2180@2.66Ghz, Corsair XMS2 2x1GB DDR2-800, PNY 8800GT, 320GB Seagate * lazy college student alert *- If I've inadvertently ignored a thread, please Let me know about it Have I helped you solve your problem? Donate to Techsupportforums Klart Skepp!

07-22-2007, 08:10 PM	#11 (permalink)
CAPSL0CK Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 8 OS: WinXP	Re: [SOLVED] IRC Problems Well, got glined after reconnecting to the server, turns out I had been zlined, never would have guessed that, thanks for all the help!