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Hi,
I have my internet running without issues. I use Firefox, and currently viewing this page and typing.
Also I can access an FTP server elsewhere in another country.
However when I open Safari, I can't seem to get on any websites with "Safari can't connect to the Server" no matter where I go.
I tried to go on Apple site to download Safari but only available version is the Snow Leopard.
Any idea how I can fix this problem?
Update your DNS to a known-good server, such as OpenDNS or Google DNS.
Reference Safari 5.0.1 or later: Slow or partial webpage ... - Support - Apple for more information.
If using known-good DNS doesn't resolve the issue, turn off plugins and extensions in Safari. Check to see if the issue persists. If it doesn't, then one of the plugins or extensions is causing the issue. Follow Safari: Unsupported third-party add-ons may ... - Support - Apple for more information.
If the issue is not resolved by addressing the DNS or add-ons, then start by emptying Safari caches. If that doesn't help, then reset Safari (note: you will lose auto fill contents, such as saved passwords, for example). If it still doesn't work, there are additional steps, but the DNS or add-ons are most likely the cause.
This likely isn't a DNS or a cache problem. DNS problems would affect all browsers, not just one.
This is almost certainly a proxy problem.
Safari uses the system-defined proxy server preferences whereas Firefox uses its own. Therefore it's possible to have Safari (and most other apps) use one proxy server configuration while Firefox uses another.
Ordinarily that wouldn't be a problem - unless the configuration is invalid... maybe it points to a proxy server that no longer exists, in which case Safari (and most apps) would continue sending requests to the proxy, and never get a response.
The solution is simple - fix your proxy server settings. If you don't need (or think you need) a proxy server, just clear the settings in System Preferences -> Network -> (interface) -> Advanced -> Proxies.
If you should be using a proxy server, check with the network admin as to the correct configuration (e.g. hostname, port, username/password, etc.)
Chances are, for most users, just disabling the proxy settings will work just fine.
Proxies notwithstanding, Safari handles DNS differently than other browsers. AA101, I would start with Safari 5.0.1 or later: Slow or partial webpage ... - Support - Apple.
Safari can't connect to any servers or webpages
