hi thep,
i’ve had a rather busy day with non computer work, so haven’t got very far but found that i have internet connection ok (e.g. ping hp.com successfully), /etc/resolv.conf contains only one name server line
nameserver 192.168.1.1
this is the ip address of my router, to which the desk top is connected via cable. The router is then configured to use the DNS of my ISP (i have that IP addr), so i guess is acting as a proxy. So right now i’m trying to get round this - either treat that IP address as a proxy (e.g. in the way you suggested etc ), or add in the external ip address as a nameserver. No joy so far, but have some things to try. I have a clear day to work on this tomorrow. so 