[prev in list] [next in list] [prev in thread] [next in thread] 

List:       kde
Subject:    Re: Unable to locate host?? HELP!!
From:       Ian Zepp <icszepp () islc ! net>
Date:       1999-10-25 22:17:26
[Download RAW message or body]


On 25 Oct 1999, Robert wrote:

> I recently installed S.u.S.E. Linux 6.2 (with KDE 1.1.1). The installation
> went without problems but I'm unable to establish an internet connection. I
> thought that the problem was initially a KPPP problem but KPPP dials and it
> even connects without problems.
> 
> When running S.u.S.E. 5.3 I never had a problem with KPPP or KMAIL. I'm still
> using the same modem. 
> 
> My flow control is set at CRTSCTS, Line Term. CR/LF, lock file is checked,
> authentication PAP.
> 
> KPPP detects the modem, dials, and it logs onto the network.
> 
> I have the SMTP and POP servers described correctly. KMAIL gives me a message
> stating that it cannot locate the POP host.
> 
> Netscape gives me the same type of message plus it tells me that I should
> check the $SOCKS variable, and something to do with the domain name. It's like
> I have a successful connection KPPP but the browser and KMAIL do not recognize
> it.
> 
> I'm new to Linux, I've always had CrappySoft Windows 96\5 until now that I
> totally formated my hard disk to install Linux/KDE. I really appreciate your
> help.
> 
> Thanks

Some things to check. Can you browse the web, or does everything fail? If
so, check your routing using the "/sbin/route" command.

Since you are connecting it doesn't sound like an ISP problem. Since
netscape is giving you the famous SOCKS message, test your routing. I
suspect that the ppp connection is not setting a default route (or the
wrong default route) for some reason. As a last resort, try this after you
have connected.

# route del default
# route add default dev ppp0 
or ppp1 or even ppp2

check it with:

# route

and then

# ping netscape.com

If that works, try connecting to your mail again.

On the other hand, since you can send email, this whole message might be
pointless.

:) 
Regards

Ian

> 
> 
> ____________________________________________________________________
> Get your own FREE, personal Netscape WebMail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com.
> -- 
> Send posts to:  kde@lists.netcentral.net
>  Send all commands to:  kde-request@lists.netcentral.net
>   Put your command in the SUBJECT of the message:
>    "subscribe", "unsubscribe", "set digest on", or "set digest off"
> PLEASE READ THE ARCHIVED MESSAGES AT http://lists.kde.org/ BEFORE POSTING
> **********************************************************************
> This list is from your pals at NetCentral <http://www.netcentral.net/>
> 

-- 
Send posts to:  kde@lists.netcentral.net
 Send all commands to:  kde-request@lists.netcentral.net
  Put your command in the SUBJECT of the message:
   "subscribe", "unsubscribe", "set digest on", or "set digest off"
PLEASE READ THE ARCHIVED MESSAGES AT http://lists.kde.org/ BEFORE POSTING
**********************************************************************
This list is from your pals at NetCentral <http://www.netcentral.net/>

[prev in list] [next in list] [prev in thread] [next in thread]