Quote Originally Posted by JIMR122783J
This info was obtained via cmd / ipconfig whil online with windows
OK. First, I would strongly suggest adding a router for protection, particularly when running WinXP. But as far as the reported problem, I can't diagnose a Knoppix problem based on what windows does. So I'll ask again, what is the output of ifconfig (which is a Linux command, not a Windows command) after you boot Knoppix?

I have no experience with your satellite modem. Do you have to go through any sort of login procedure when you start a system? If so what did you do with your last Linux system?

Another small test to do that may help us understand what is going on:
Boot Knoppix again.

Bring up a command shell.

Type ping 89.145.97.110
Did the ping get a response?

Type ping knoppix.net
Did the ping get a response?