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Tuesday, July 31st, 2018 8:36 PM

Connecting to iCloud and iTunes: Unknown Error message

Since getting upgrade to ATT internet with fiber, which came with new router, we cannot sign into our iCloud or iTunes accounts through our home wifi. When we try, both come back with an 'unknown error' message.  If we take devices outside on other networks it connects to ICloud and iTunes no problem - cannot with Apple TV and iMac obviously, but we have worked with Apple extensively -  they see nothing wrong with our equipment - they say it's the router / router firewall as we can connect on other networks. I agree, but ATT service could not fix it after additional/different routers being tried.  Didn't close out - just left as is with no follow up as they said the Uverse TV and wifi is working.

I have interrogated the router settings (as far as I feel comfortable) and tried to change a few things but I don't know too much about this stuff, so no success.

Service work fine on UVerse TV, and with searching internet, downloading, Netflix etc, but this issue will eventually lead to losses as we cannot connect with iCloud and ITunes.

 

Any advice before I start moving my service to another supplier greatly appreciated, as other than this we are happy, but this is a deal breaker.

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6 years ago

Hi @HidalgoRob.

 

It sounds like your gateways firewall is preventing you from accessing Apples' domain. We suggest you disable the gateway's firewall. Follow the steps below.

  • Access your router's GUI at http://homeportal/setup. You must be connected to your high-speed internet via your 2Wire Gateway/Modem to view this link.
  • The firewall status will be displayed under the Firewall heading on the right side of the screen.
  • Click either of the Firewall icon (these look like locks) or click the View Firewall Status

  • Click the 'Firewall Settings' link in the navigation bar.

  • Select 'Allow all applications' (DMZplus mode).

  • Click the 'Done' button.

You can find more assistance in our article, 'Disable Firewall'. Please let us know if this is helpful to you.

 

Ariel, AT&T Community Specialist

 

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6 years ago

Thank you Ariel. When I go to the home portal set up as instructed it takes
me to a generic Arris/2Wire company page, and not the router’s GUI, so I
cannot see the Firewall tags mentioned.
Is there another way to get there?
Thanks, HidalgoRob

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5 Messages

6 years ago

Thank you Ariel. When I go to the home portal set up as instructed it takes
me to a generic Arris/2Wire company page, and not the router’s GUI, so I
cannot see the Firewall tags mentioned.
Is there another way to get there?
Thanks, HidalgoRob

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