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Internet connection problems
See extended entry Diagnosing Internet connection problems
Slowness, Disconnections
See extended entry Slowness and disconnections.
A site that suddenly does not open
Description: The site does not open at all and there is no blockage page from NetFree.
Solutions: Check whether the site works well through another browser or through Chrome's "incognito window.". if it does work clear the 'cache' memory in the browser. If it does not help, check if the site is active through this site. https://check-host.net/check-http, also try to Canceling Proxy Settings if these settings are available.
Unable to send email through software for RL client
Description: The software is trying to send email via SMTP and it encounters a TIMEOUT error. It happens because the ISP - RL, blocks sending emails.
Solution: Contact RL to fix the issue.
DNS errors
Windows updates is blocked
By default, windows updates are blocked via RL or Sim Kosher on a cellular connection, for the purpose of saving network traffic, to change the setting contact the provider, although not recommended, as this can use up a tremendous amount of data. (You can check if this is a problem caused by the personal filter settings or caused by the ISP by accessing this link http://update.microsoft.com/test, if it appears 404, it's not a vendor's block).
A CAPTCHA image does not come back from the test
Description: There are various sites that, in order to ensure that the answer is not generated by a computer, they use a captcha image that includes letters or numbers that appear distorted on the screen and the user has to identify them and type them. These images usually change each time the images on the page are refreshed, so if the image is set to be sent to the test, then it will always appear fuzzy due to the image refresh mechanism.
Solution: You must send a ticket via NetFree's Support System with the link of the variable image. It is better to also send the address of the page itself.
FileZilla can not connect to FTP
Description: The software is written in a way that it tries to connect to TLS and it encounters an error.
Solution: Configure the FTP connection to be a simple connection without security, as shown on this screenshot. If this does not work, record traffic and addd it to a support ticket.
Visual Studio failed to publish to ftp
Description: This is a problem when network works with NAT.
Solution: Set FTP to work in passive mode. source
GIT does not connect
Description: GIT requires a connection using a security certificate.
Solution: Set the security certificate specifically for GIT, instructionshere.
Package managers (npm, pip, bower) do not connect to the network
Description: Package managers require a connection using a security certificate.
Solution: The security certificate must be set specifically for each package manager separately, instructions here.
ESET Antivirus warns of unreliable certificates
Description: When you sign in to secure sites, a message pops up that the site is not trusted.
Solution: You must add the security certificate to the antivirus, or cancel the certificate checking, Detailed instructions are here.
Installation of Autodesk software is stalled
Description: When you try to install the software, installation takes a lot of time trying to download the software. The problem is that the installer does not trust NetFree's Security certificate.
Solution: Software must be downloaded through one of the following sites:
https://ava.autodesk.com/modular/?module=download
https://autodesk.rg-adguard.net/
Problems connecting to SIP via the Zoiper software
Description: The software tries to connect to the SIP server via a port which is not 5060 and therefore it is blocked.
Solution: Set the domain of the SIP server with a port for example domain.com:5060
Download airline tickets from WizzAir
Please download in html format.
As of today it appears as PRINT BOARDING CARD DIRECTLY.
Download airline tickets from EasyJet
Filter setting in Personal Filter Settings must be set to Prevent warning for possible corrupted files.
Skype does not work properly
The desktop version should be used, You can download the software from here,
Please note! To install the software on Windows 10, it must be installed in Windows 7 compatibility mode.
Inappropriate user images are displayed on Skype
Description: This usually happens to someone who goes from another web to NetFree, and user photos were saved on his computer, and he wants it to be filtered.
Solution: Close Skype. And change the name of this folder C:\Users\@user\AppData\Roaming\Skype To another name when @user is your Windows user name, and turn on Skype again, you will need to reconnect with a username and password, then the pictures will be filtered.
You must create a user account on their website and download via your account.
Connecting to remote cameras is blocked after a while and needs to be reopened from time to time
The reason is because the remote cameras do not have a fixed IP and every time the IP changes NetFree has to open the new IP. The solution is to set up a network of remote cameras with a fixed IP.
The credit card details of Isracard credit cards cannot be viewed
Filter setting in Personal Filter Settings must be set to Prevent warning for possible corrupted files.
Playing video files on the TorahAnytime site
Description: The video files on this site are streamed by default through the Vimeo site, but for the benefit of various filter users, the site is set to recognize that if the video address is blocked, it is automatically redirected to their server instead of to Vimeo.
In NetFree, this redirection does not work, so you have to send a separate request for each video (like all other Vimeo videos).
Solution: Install this extension.
The connection has been disconnected from the NetFree account
It may be because of one of the following reasons:
1) The connection was disconnected by human interaction on the page of filter-settings] (Or by a community manager) intentionally or accidentally. If so, it can be reconnected like a new connection.
2) Connection was inactive for a month, connections are automatically disconnected from the account if not used for a month (except VPN connections), in this case it can also be reconnected.
3) When there is a minus in your account and no payment method is specified within 15 days, the connection is disconnected from the account, and can not be reconnected to the account until after a payment method has been updated.
Unsubscribe from distributions list
In cases where the Unsubscribe link cannot be accessed because the site is blocked in NetFree or in the users account,
You can set a deletion rule in your email that will automaticly run when you receive an email from a specific address. Click here for instructions.
Robot blocking on Chinese shopping sites
See here in Hebrew.
Dealing with closures
If you encounter an error that is not listed here, you should contactNetFree's Support System Using this guide Dealing with closures.
In addition you can ask questions in NetFree's English users Forum or in [the Hebrew Forum].
External links
"SSL faults with proxy of NetFree" - CODE613M, Haradi Forum on the subject of programming.
"visual Studio Failed to pulish to ftp - urgent!!!" - NetFree's users Forum.
A solution to the problem that Outlook gets stuck in opening certain emails
Changing Windows from English to Hebrew in NetFree
When buying a new computer from abroad it usually comes in English.
In order to also be in Hebrew, you need to download a language kit through the Microsoft store.
The problem is that the store is closed in NetFree.
The solution to this is to log in here and click "Get" and when the store opens, click on "Get" again.
On the same site, all apps that are approved by NetFree can be downloaded by finding them and clicking "Get" (this way the store opens on the page of the app and is not blocked by NetFree).