Quote Originally Posted by ivansv
i have checked the /etc/resolv.conf file and its ok, i haven't pinged the domain but i am sure it will work, the modem dials and connects and the web browsers connect with the home web site. its just that i can't connect with any other web sites after that?
Connecting with the home site proves nothing. You likely are only viewing a cached page. Try the ping- it's basic network troubleshooting 101. First ping by ip - if that works then by domain name.