Wildwinds down?

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Pellinore, Apr 3, 2018.

  1. Pellinore

    Pellinore Well-Known Member

    These last weeks, it is getting more and more difficult to visit Wildwinds. Is anything wrong?
     
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  3. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    It's working for me
     
  4. TIF

    TIF Always learning.

    It's not down. I used to have this problem periodically. It has something to do with your DNS settings and what Wildwinds allows.

    I had to reset my computer's DNS to something that works for Wildwinds. Occasionally my computer reverts to its old DNS settings and I have make these changes again. It rather bites to have to alter my computer solely because I have trouble accessing one website, but it isn't hard to do and trouble-free Wildwinds access is important. This DNS change does not adversely affect your web browsing in any way.

    Here's the fix (Mac, but I'm sure you can find the appropriate location on a PC):

    Network > Advanced > DNS

    Click "+" to add IPv4 or IPv6 addresses
    Type 8.8.8.8
    Click the "+" again
    Type 8.8.4.4
    Click apply or OK or whatever to make the changes stick

    More details about the issue and its solution can be found in this Forvm thread.
     
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  5. David Atherton

    David Atherton Flavian Fanatic

    Yes, it works with my Windows 10.
     
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  6. ancient coin hunter

    ancient coin hunter 3rd Century Usurper

    Works fine for me, Windows 10, HP laptop. Also on my phone - Google Pixel II
     
  7. ominus1

    ominus1 Well-Known Member

    i've had problems with it too... clear your cache before trying to pull it up. i clear my cache and history and no problem...
     
  8. Pellinore

    Pellinore Well-Known Member

    Thanks all! Emptying my cache worked alright for me, I have Windows 10 and it's easy to find the switch under the three dots at the upper right.
    This is the coin I was going to look up on Wildwinds. One of the wins of the auction of Frank Robinson. Luckily, I could find it.

    The Emperor Jovian (363-364). AE3, Heraclea. Obv. Pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust left. Rev. VOT V in wreath. Exergue: HERACA. Glossy dark greenish patina. 20.5 mm, 3.02 gr. Sear 19218. RIC VIII Heraclea 108.

    2822 Jovian 350.jpg
     
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