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Old 07-12-2004, 09:34 AM   #1
zeedoo
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no domains resolving ?


ok i finally have my modem setup ... it connecting to linuxquestion.org via its IP ... but not via the domain ... whats wrong please help?
 
Old 07-12-2004, 09:55 AM   #2
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If you don't get the dns servers automagically by DHCP (most common with modem internet connections), try to configure them manually.
Open the /etc/resolv.conf file in your favourite editor and add your ISP' dns servers following the syntax:
nameserver <ip-address>
 
Old 07-12-2004, 10:27 AM   #3
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thanks, ... i did that but still it gives error ... btw, i dunno what the nameserver is ... i just know the ips ... as they get displayed when i connect, primary: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx and similarly for secondary ... what else i can try ?
 
Old 07-12-2004, 11:24 AM   #4
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nvm, got it to work ... thanks a ton for ur help ...
 
  


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