Re: WiFi Problems (It doesn't work properly)

[Jan Schledermann <spamtrap@schledermann.org>]

David R. Litwin wrote:

>snip
 not wroking properly.
> 
> When I go to a web site, (say google), it will say loading for a long
> time, then will either come in at the normal DSL speed, or simply will
> not work. Note that Gaim will often not connect (or it takes MANY
> attempts) and that apt-get (Synaptic) will usually work, after a LONG
> waiting period.
> 
> ping http://www.google.com reveals nothing (says unknown host).
> 
> What other information do you need to solve this problem?
> 
> I thank you kindly in advance.
> 
> 
> 
> --
> ?A watched bread-crumb never boils.
> ?My hover-craft is full of eels.
> ?[...]and that's the he and the she of it.

What you describe sounds like a dns related problem. And the "long time" you
talk about is probably the the 30 sec time-out peiod of the dns system.

check your routes and /etc/resolv.conf

If you are running a local dns server check that it actually does what it is
supposed to.

If you are running multiple network cards/segments check your default
gateway as well.

Best reagrds
Jan

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