Can you ping to an IP address (as opposed to a URL address) ?
> Yes, I an new to Linux 2.0 something. I have had it installed for a few
> months now. I have read the help files and ppp-howto stuff and even
> bought a book.
> I have my connect script working.
> I connect to my isp using pppd call provider
> after it gets logged in I type pppd in a seperate
> x window and get the trash.
> I can ping my providers address
> I can ping my assigned address
> I have my DNS numbers in the correct file as
> nameserver 123.45.56.89
> nameserver 234.43.23.32
>
> Those are just examples.
>
> I cannot get my arena browser and lynx browser to goto websights.
> also, I cannot ping any other websights.
>
> Any hints as to what I might be doing wrong. Anything at all will
> be greatly appreciated.