how is it I can see it but you cannot? that is not making any sense. I am using an external connection to do the dig ... what command are you using I am using @ns1.mydomain.com mydomain.com any @ns1.mydomain.com mydomain.com any @123.123.123.123 mydomain.com any @mydomain.com mydomain.com any All giving me the correct record listing all similar to that in comment 38 I am aware of this ...I'm only experimenting
Talk about getting diverted... I only wanted to secure port 8080 for ISPC3, but boy I have learnt a lot
If you sent me the outcome of your dig command that works without changing the IP and hostnames, I can check what's wrong exactly. Very diverted but it's good to mess around and learn
Have you read the DNS tutorial linked to in my signature and understood how name service works? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domain_Name_System That page is available in several languages. You should thank @Th0m, I would have run out of patience after three forum pages and Personal Messages. You seem to use hostnames when you test your name servers. This introduces a source of frustrating confusion, if your name service is not working properly. Use IP-number for the name server you want to test to make sure you really are testing the name server you think you are testing.
Well that's not very nice or helpful is it Taleman? We are human, and as such we learn by asking questions, making mistakes and seeking guidance. Are you saying that we should not use HowtoForge forums unless we are fully qualified and converse in what we are trying to learn? If so what would be the point of all this. If you don't wish to wish to answer the questions just ignore them.
Just saw your PM. Something is obviously wrong as I copied your command and I can't reach your server. Code: dig @1.2.3.4 example.com any ; <<>> DiG 9.10.6 <<>> @1.2.3.4 example.com ; (1 server found) ;; global options: +cmd ;; connection timed out; no servers could be reached Can you share your firewall rules?
Sorry, nooby question but how do I do that? [Edit] Ive just tried the dig command and by accident missed of the "any" switch it then times out But when I insert the "any" switch it works
I assume it is a local system behind a router. Have you set the port forwarding rule in your router? Does this allow traffic from anywhere or only some countries? Maybe it would be better to rent a cheap VPS somewhere, which is more reliable aswell?
All port forwarding is set correctly to the correct server There is no option to turn away specific countries so I can only assume it allows from anywhere
It's working with that tool. But with a different tool like https://www.digwebinterface.com, it doesn't. So it seems like your provider is doing region blocking. Also, you have set A records for your name and mailservers that point to your local IPs, which wouldn't work for external clients.
Very strange... My Registrar seems to think it may have something to do with a glue record... still waiting to hear back from them. Apparently, they don't do region blocking so don't know whats going on there. I will keep you informed
Thanks for all the input So... in the end, I obtained a block /29 of IP addresses from my ISP. I switched my router to a router running OpenWRT which can handle multiple public IP addresses. Having spoken to my registrar (easily.uk) to update the glue records for my nameservers, they have proven their incompetence at doing this simple task so have signed up to an alternative provider. I am now the proud owner of a fully working ISP config 3 system including DNS control email sftp ftp Http https and everything else that goes along with it. Many thanks, guys
