Error Pentax Forums blocked due to HTTPS error

RobG · 09-01-2020, 02:04 AM

I can no longer open the PF website on my work computer on Firefox or Edge due to certificate issues. It works fine at home.

Unregistered User 8 · 09-01-2020, 06:28 AM

Hi Rob, the thread linked below may help with your issue. Good luck.

Help: 404 error messages followed by inability to access PF - PentaxForums.com

RobG · 09-04-2020, 03:11 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pjv

Hi Rob, the thread linked below may help with your issue. Good luck.

Thanks! I think the real issue is that the website has been blocked by the corporate firewall. I've asked the IT people to check if this is the case. I can't imagine why the site would be blocked, but I don't get a "site blocked" message, I get an HTTPS fault. Most sites use HTTPS these days and others work. The only other option I can think of is that the PF HTTPS site certificate is out of date or invalid. But the site works from home without an error.

Adam · 09-04-2020, 03:34 AM

Originally posted by RobG

Thanks! I think the real issue is that the website has been blocked by the corporate firewall. I've asked the IT people to check if this is the case. I can't imagine why the site would be blocked, but I don't get a "site blocked" message, I get an HTTPS fault. Most sites use HTTPS these days and others work. The only other option I can think of is that the PF HTTPS site certificate is out of date or invalid. But the site works from home without an error.

Could you please PM me the problematic IP? It's possible that it's blocked by the firewall on our end (though in this case you'd see a 401 message rather than an SSL error, which would indeed be indicative of some other type of block or a malfunctioning corporate proxy).

Adam
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RobG · 09-05-2020, 07:34 AM

Originally posted by Adam

Could you please PM me the problematic IP? It's possible that it's blocked by the firewall on our end (though in this case you'd see a 401 message rather than an SSL error, which would indeed be indicative of some other type of block or a malfunctioning corporate proxy).

I'm not sure what the best method would be for finding the public IP of the office, but I'll see what I can do. Thanks Adam!

Adam · 09-05-2020, 03:20 PM

Originally posted by RobG

I'm not sure what the best method would be for finding the public IP of the office, but I'll see what I can do. Thanks Adam!

A google search for "what's my IP" should do the trick, when you're connected to the office network.

RobG · 09-06-2020, 03:25 PM

Originally posted by Adam

A google search for "what's my IP" should do the trick, when you're connected to the office network.

The site magically works again today. I haven't had a notice that the support job I logged with our IT team is closed, but I suspect that they have unblocked the site.

09-01-2020, 02:04 AM	#1
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,902	Pentax Forums blocked due to HTTPS error I can no longer open the PF website on my work computer on Firefox or Edge due to certificate issues. It works fine at home.

09-05-2020, 03:20 PM	#6
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	Originally posted by RobG I'm not sure what the best method would be for finding the public IP of the office, but I'll see what I can do. Thanks Adam! A google search for "what's my IP" should do the trick, when you're connected to the office network. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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09-01-2020, 06:28 AM	#2
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Hi Rob, the thread linked below may help with your issue. Good luck. Help: 404 error messages followed by inability to access PF - PentaxForums.com

09-04-2020, 03:11 AM - 1 Like	#3
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,902 Original Poster	Originally posted by pjv Hi Rob, the thread linked below may help with your issue. Good luck. Thanks! I think the real issue is that the website has been blocked by the corporate firewall. I've asked the IT people to check if this is the case. I can't imagine why the site would be blocked, but I don't get a "site blocked" message, I get an HTTPS fault. Most sites use HTTPS these days and others work. The only other option I can think of is that the PF HTTPS site certificate is out of date or invalid. But the site works from home without an error.

09-04-2020, 03:34 AM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	Originally posted by RobG Thanks! I think the real issue is that the website has been blocked by the corporate firewall. I've asked the IT people to check if this is the case. I can't imagine why the site would be blocked, but I don't get a "site blocked" message, I get an HTTPS fault. Most sites use HTTPS these days and others work. The only other option I can think of is that the PF HTTPS site certificate is out of date or invalid. But the site works from home without an error. Could you please PM me the problematic IP? It's possible that it's blocked by the firewall on our end (though in this case you'd see a 401 message rather than an SSL error, which would indeed be indicative of some other type of block or a malfunctioning corporate proxy). Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

09-05-2020, 07:34 AM	#5
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,902 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam Could you please PM me the problematic IP? It's possible that it's blocked by the firewall on our end (though in this case you'd see a 401 message rather than an SSL error, which would indeed be indicative of some other type of block or a malfunctioning corporate proxy). I'm not sure what the best method would be for finding the public IP of the office, but I'll see what I can do. Thanks Adam!

09-06-2020, 03:25 PM	#7
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,902 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam A google search for "what's my IP" should do the trick, when you're connected to the office network. The site magically works again today. I haven't had a notice that the support job I logged with our IT team is closed, but I suspect that they have unblocked the site.