Re: I can,t seem to get out to the internet.

[shaul@rakefet.debian.org]

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.