[plug] Internet problems with Mandrake8.1

[Steve Grasso]

Hi Richard,

A couple of basic things to look at:

1.  Check you've specified the correct name server(s) in /etc/resolv.conf
eg. something like

nameserver 123.456.789.123
nameserver 234.567.890.123
search iprimus.com.au

(you can look up the primary and secondary nameserver IPs)

2.  For Web browsing, does iPrimus expect you to connect with the Internet 
through their proxy?

Regards,
Steve

On Wednesday 06 February 2002 10:38, Richard wrote:
> I recently installed Mandrake8.1 and there seems to be a problem with
> packets getting to and from the internet. I was using Mandrake8 before,
> and the internet worked like a charm from first boot-up onwards. I used
> all of the same installation settings as with version 8, as far as I
> remember. Kppp seems to be fine, the connection with my ISP goes ok and
> I can ping and telnet the remote address (my ISP right?), but nothing on
> the wider internet is reachable. Any ideas as to what I should be
> checking or looking for would be very much appreciated. Anyone else
> tried Mandrake8.1 and found any snags of this sort?