First thought: Can you access IP addresses, but not named sites? It could be a simple DNS issue. What's in /etc/resolv.conf?
Example: When connected, can you ping 198.186.203.20 ? But not ping debian.org? ~> host debian.org debian.org. has address 198.186.203.20 billy nick wrote: > > > I don't know if you can help me, but I now have Debian > installed, > after some initial hurdles, but sadly, I am unable to connect to the > internet. I have tried lynx and have tried mozilla as come with the > potato distribution, but whilst I am able to make a connection using > wvdial and whilst all the configuration files seem satisfactory, it > would seem that pppd won't start a data connection or something, as > though some permissions are lacking. > I don't quite know the nature of the problem, but no data flows from > the connection from either side even when the modem is online > If you could suggest a solution I would be most grateful. > many thanks for your help and attention, > > Nick > > > -- > To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
