Consolidated "Problems Accessing FlyerTalk When Using A VPN" thread
Nov 13, 2014, 7:40 pm
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Consolidated "Problems Accessing FlyerTalk When Using A VPN" thread
I started using a VPN on my personal PC and phone a few weeks ago. Everything works fine except for FT; the site doesn't load when I am routing through the VPN. It works fine when I don't use the VPN, but it's annoying to have to disconnect and reconnect. Any suggestions? Might FT be blocking my IP address? Thanks.
Dec 26, 2014, 3:05 am
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Dec 26, 2014, 10:02 am
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Afaik, IB does not unilaterally block any vpn IPs, and IP blocking is used pretty much as a last resort. That said, if the the IP(s) in question really have been blocked, it's possible it was done in error while dealing with a spam attack or other disciplinary action.
The best course of action is to send a PM to the IB techs, giving the specific IP or IP range that appears to be having access difficulty. If there is an inappropriate block in place, it would be good to get the issue corrected so others don't encounter the same problem.
The best course of action is to send a PM to the IB techs, giving the specific IP or IP range that appears to be having access difficulty. If there is an inappropriate block in place, it would be good to get the issue corrected so others don't encounter the same problem.
Dec 27, 2014, 10:15 am
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Afaik, IB does not unilaterally block any vpn IPs, and IP blocking is used pretty much as a last resort. That said, if the the IP(s) in question really have been blocked, it's possible it was done in error while dealing with a spam attack or other disciplinary action.
The best course of action is to send a PM to the IB techs, giving the specific IP or IP range that appears to be having access difficulty. If there is an inappropriate block in place, it would be good to get the issue corrected so others don't encounter the same problem.
The best course of action is to send a PM to the IB techs, giving the specific IP or IP range that appears to be having access difficulty. If there is an inappropriate block in place, it would be good to get the issue corrected so others don't encounter the same problem.
Feb 12, 2015, 1:16 am
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VPN access to FT blocked
I am unable to access Flyertalk.com through Astrill OpenWeb VPN.
This is quite frustrating as direct access to FT form mainland China is sloooow.
How can access from a VPN be restored?
This is quite frustrating as direct access to FT form mainland China is sloooow.
How can access from a VPN be restored?
Feb 12, 2015, 1:07 pm
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Feb 12, 2015, 4:41 pm
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