System 8.1 does not do a good job of getting a DNS address. You should set it to your ISP's DNS server.
Michael on 5/22/02 8:38 PM, Herb Goodfriend at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I have a Duo 2300c running OS 8.1in a Dock with an Diamond Supra 56k > external modem. It dials up and connects to the ISP but the browsers > cannot load any web pages (display message "Attempt to load page > http://www.xxxx.xxx failed"). It is the same with e-mail (Claris > E-Mailer Lite 1.1v4); the program does not seem to understand that > the computer is in fact connected to the Internet. > > I cannot figure out the problem. The Remote Access, TCP/IP and Modem > Control Panels all look OK. I do notice that Internet Config does > not appear in the Extensions Manager even though it is installed and > appears in the Extensions folder of the System Folder. > > I would appreciate any suggestions. > > Herb Goodfriend -- Have a YoYo - join the group! http://homepage.mac.com/YoYo_support/ ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com> Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
