modem and shutdown questions

[Russell T. Brunet]

Make sure your network is set up. I know it sounds counterintuitive, but I
had exactly the same problem until I set up my local network. Check the
archives.

Russell

>Oh, I know what the IP numbers for earthlink are, I have that set up.  Like
>I said, I can connect to earthlink I just can't seem to do anything once
>connected, like check email, surf the web, or use ping because I just get
>"unknown host" errors.  Any idea why?
>
>
>Like I said, I've _tried_ to change hostname back to localhost, but was not
>successful.  I was hoping for information on what I might have done wrong.
>
>Thanks,
>Jesse
>
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> Change your hostname back to localhost. If you are using an isp you need to
>> set up your DNS(Domain Name Server) servers. I am not familar with YD
>> interface for this. with PPClinux there is an option in PPP to select and
>> put in the IP address for Earthlink's DNS. If you call Earthlink's customer
>> support and ask them for the IP's they will give them to you.
>>
>> good luck
>>
>> Ryan
>>
>>
>
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