Re: network trouble: dhcp works, resolv.conf correct, ping doesn't work
On Mon, Aug 20, 2007 at 09:26:11AM -0500, Owen Heisler wrote:
> I'm having trouble with the internet connection on a Lenny/Sid system.
> It is a very simple connection to a cable modem via an ethernet
> cable.
>
> /etc/network/interfaces includes the lo interface and "iface eth0 inet dhcp".
>
> "ifup eth0" seems to work: the dhcp server (cable modem) gives the
> correct IP address.
>
> For some reason, at this point, iptables (I don't use a firewall)
> starts spitting out a bunch of junk... (if you want to see it say). I
> run "iptables -F" to stop that (removes some "log" stuff), but it only
> works until a reboot.
What does "iptables -L" give (*before* you do "iptables -F")?
Is there anything in /etc/init.d with a name like iptables or firewall, ...?
>
> /etc/resolv.conf is correct.
>
> "ping google.com" returns "unknown host".
>
> It all works when I boot the GRML LiveCD.
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
>
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Regards
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Joachim Fahnenmüller
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