networking - can't ping outside the local network
 

I recently installed Slackware Linux and I am having problems getting my network settings set correctly.

I attempted to use netconfig.

I can ping other boxes on the network, but I am unable to ping sites outside of the network (e.g. google.com).

I can ping my Slackware box from other Windows boxes on the network and I can ping sites outside the network from the Windows boxes.

I have a cable modem which connects to my router which connects to my switch (which then connects to all of my boxes).

Any Suggestions?

1) Make sure the gateway line near the end of `/etc/rc.d/rc.inet1.conf` has the IP of your gateway(router)

2) make sure that `/etc/resolv.conf` has a nameserver entry that points to either your router or your ISP's nameserver.

most likely a dns problem. try setting the primary name server to the ip of your router. i think there is a command like netconfig on redhat or something.

i had a similar problem and this fixed it.

THANKS!

I am replying from my Slackware Linux machine.

I am really new to Linux, yet very excited. I have to say that the community surrounding Linux makes me really happy and causes me much enthusiasm (sp)!

I resolved the issue by editing '/etc/resolv.conf' with pico. I added the following two lines:Thanks Again.