I have an issue with connecting to the internet.
I don't know where to start because this seems to be too simple of an issue to address. I have skimmed through many
So, where to start? Instead of me posting various conf files and read-outs I am hoping someone can point me to the best place to start.
Thank You,
a5'
I fear that this might be very aggravating, that is not my intention. I truly think that I have really messed up the system and that I need some external help. The apparent simplicity of the post is intentional. The idea is to start with something simple rather than muddy the waters.
Code:
ping google.com
ping: cannot resolve google.com: Host name lookup failure
I don't know where to start because this seems to be too simple of an issue to address. I have skimmed through many
man
pages and examples, consequently screwing up the system more. Ordinarily I would reinstall a system that I could not use for whatever the reason. I am getting tired of that though so I am trying to fix it.So, where to start? Instead of me posting various conf files and read-outs I am hoping someone can point me to the best place to start.
Thank You,
a5'
Code:
uname -a
FreeBSD arthur 9.0-RELEASE FreeBSD 9.0-RELEASE #0: Tue Jan 3 07:15:25 UTC 2012
root@obrian.cse.buffalo.edu:/usr/obj/usr/src/sys/GENERIC i386
I have to change the CMOS battery, consequently the clock keeps getting reset.
I fear that this might be very aggravating, that is not my intention. I truly think that I have really messed up the system and that I need some external help. The apparent simplicity of the post is intentional. The idea is to start with something simple rather than muddy the waters.