Access To My Gmail Is Currently Blocked For Me

[brahmburgers]

I get a never-before-seen message saying my account is blocked (no reason given) but not to worry, as all my messages will continue to get to the account. It's only been a few hours, so maybe I should wait before getting alarmist. It's been from my home computer via CDMA wireless hookup via TOT - so not known whether it's same from other computers. However, it's known the current gov't is at odds with Google, and it's not a stretch to see them blocking Google (gmail's owner) if they deem it's necessary (....to uphold the moral turpitude of Thais, or Thai national pride, whatever).

If things get rough, I can switch my email account to my U.S. based server, but would rather not mess with things until the reasons for this glitch are revealed

[Erwin1011]

I get a never-before-seen message saying my account is blocked (no reason given) but not to worry, as all my messages will continue to get to the account. It's only been a few hours, so maybe I should wait before getting alarmist. It's been from my home computer via CDMA wireless hookup via TOT - so not known whether it's same from other computers. However, it's known the current gov't is at odds with Google, and it's not a stretch to see them blocking Google (gmail's owner) if they deem it's necessary (....to uphold the moral turpitude of Thais, or Thai national pride, whatever).

If things get rough, I can switch my email account to my U.S. based server, but would rather not mess with things until the reasons for this glitch are revealed

No problem the whole day long. Hooked up with True on broadband/wireless. Justed tested again. works fine. Tue 22-5, 21:20 hrs

[Kyosuken]

You say your account been blocked, it sounds like google "blocked/disabled" your account i don't see the ICT to be able to randomly block "accounts" inside google's servers. Or do you say you got the green page from ICT ? (it wasn't clear)

[A_Traveller]

No Gmail is OK, but have had real problems for days now with Yahoo {the ajax version} and images within the BBC site. Also hotmail, I'm told, does not connect. Other assorted issues with sites which use internal calls across to others. It's all a bit odd, to put it mildly. Don't see the green screen of death though.

The commonality here, are sites based outside Thailand which are now using to a greater degree interconnectivity, often in pursuit of a 'desk top' style experience.

Regards

True ADSL BKK 1/512

Edited May 22, 2007 by A_Traveller

[lomatopo]

No problems accessing gmail for me.

From the Gmail help section:

I'm outside of the US. Why can't I access Gmail?

Access to Gmail from countries and territories outside the United States may be limited because of proxy issues. If you're not in the US and can't log in to Gmail, try accessing your account at https://mail.google.com.

[cdnvic]

Switch DNS servers:

http://www.opendns.com/start/windows.php

[DrFisher]

I have never had a problem with my Gmail account being blocked however it is almost impossible to log into it when I want to check my e-mail. From time to time I can log in with no problems but I have given up on it.

[nikster]

Switch DNS servers:

http://www.opendns.com/start/windows.php

OpenDNS is great for the most part.

I did notice one problem with it though. When you are in place with paid-for WiFi (Wawee Coffee here), they use the DNS server to redirect all requests to their login page. This breaks when using OpenDNS e.g. you don't get the login page. I had forgotten that I had set my DNS servers to OpenDNS and it then took me a while to figure out why I couldn't get to the login page.

PS: gmail working as always here, too.

Edited May 22, 2007 by nikster

[brahmburgers]

next day update from OP: my gmail account still won't open 20 hours later from my at-home computer. However, I went to town and it did open no problem from an internet cafe computer. I'll see about changing the DNS (something, something server?) though I don't yet know the process for doing that. ...and no, haven't seen the 'green page of death' from the moral superiors in Bangkok.

[brahmburgers]

In lieu of the suggestions to adjust the DNS (domain name server) settings on my computer - I went to the suggested URL based in SF CA, and tried adjusting my DNS settings. However, the prompt wouldn't allow the DNS numbers to get entered (it demands a higher number than the one I want to enter in the 2nd field). I assume it's some sort of restriction programmed in to the CAT CDMA wireless modem I have set up. For me, it's been a week chock full of manifold tech glitches - enough to fill 1,000 pages of very boring narration - single spaced, size 10 font.

[cdnvic]

I'll see about changing the DNS (something, something server?) though I don't yet know the process for doing that

Follow the link... it's a graphical step-by-step instruction page that couldn't be simpler.

[A_Traveller]

I'll see about changing the DNS (something, something server?) though I don't yet know the process for doing that

Follow the link... it's a graphical step-by-step instruction page that couldn't be simpler.

Agreed, but I have real problems getting it to 'stick' with my set-up. True ADSL +MT800 Modem {True Firmware} + WRT54G.

There's no way to enter it into the modem, and even though I've added it to the WRT + internet connexions within XP Pro it doesn't seem to work. Srangely sometimes it does, then other times it does not.... go figure. In fact if anyone can I'd be pleased to hear.

It's another reason I'm considering changing my kit to a one box solution, or get manageable firmware for the MT800

Regards

[AsiaCheese]

I've had the problem that the GMail page showed up 100% empty but with "Done" in the status bar. Happened numerous times when accessing GMail either directly (URL) or from my iGoogle page (which, interestingly enough, shows the email headers...). Breaking the connection (NET SIM by AIS => arrrggghhhh) and re-connecting has occasionally done the trick.

My feeling is that there are some severe problems with DNS servers in this country. Might just be caused by some gov agencies sticking their fingers into the cogwheels thereof...

[jdinasia]

Have never had a problem ... but you might try using mail.google.com

[sjaak327]

You don't have to enter it into the modem, normally you would set up your Linksys to obtain an IP address from the modem, then assign your DHCP server (inside the Linksys) to have that particular DNS server set up and assign to clients. If this for some reason won't work, you could always mererly assign a fixed IP address into your clients directly (using the same range and subnet as your Linksys is using, use your linksys as default gateway).

[brahmburgers]

You don't have to enter it into the modem, normally you would set up your Linksys to obtain an IP address from the modem, then assign your DHCP server (inside the Linksys) to have that particular DNS server set up and assign to clients. If this for some reason won't work, you could always mererly assign a fixed IP address into your clients directly (using the same range and subnet as your Linksys is using, use your linksys as default gateway).

man, that tech-talk is wayyyy over my head. It's a sad fact of life, but the further along we get with computers, the more complicated everything gets. Anyone using the computer has to either be a tech-head or be able to afford to hire one, or constantly ask favors of one. There used to be a few tech-heads friends hanging around C.Rai - but they've all seemed to relocate to places outside Thailand in recent months. Even when such helpful people are here, it's a bit annoying (for me and for them) to often ask favors.

By the way, the alternate DNS URL that was posted in this thread was very 'user-friendly' - the glitch turned out to be within my computer and/or my CDMA wireless modem - which wouldn't accept the DNS numbers. error message: "please specify value between 0 and 225" frustrated.

[lomatopo]

You are on a private network. The default DNS servers are 209.67.222.222/.200 You can try changing the DNS servers on your 'PPP Adapter 3G Connection' which is a 'WAN PPP/SLIP Interface".

Start, Control Panel, Network Connections, right click on the PPP Adapter described above, choose Properties, double-click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), Click Use the following DNS servers, enter the IP addresses from OpenDNS, OK your way out, shut down the PC, restart it, check the DNS servers as follows:

In a DOS box (Start, Run, "CMD") type "IPCONFIG /ALL" and report the results, the OpenDNS IP addresses should be there now?

Having said all that, I'm not sure it will make any difference?

Check with the network provider to see if they have on-going DNS issues.

And as mentioned several times in this thread, try https://mail.google.com

Finally gmail supports POP/SMTP so you can use another email program to access your email. I use Outlook.

Edited May 23, 2007 by lomatopo