> > ok I did the following > [root@JimsNotebook ~]# service named start > Starting named: [ OK ] > [root@JimsNotebook ~]# service NetworkManager start > Setting network parameters: [ OK ] > Starting NetworkManager daemon: [ OK ] > [root@JimsNotebook ~]# ping -c4 64.233.161.104 > connect: Network is unreachable > [root@JimsNotebook ~]# service named start > [root@JimsNotebook ~]# chkconfig named on > [root@JimsNotebook ~]# ping -c4 64.233.161.104 > PING 64.233.161.104 (64.233.161.104) 56(84) bytes of data. > 64 bytes from 64.233.161.104: icmp_seq=0 ttl=242 time=32.1 ms > 64 bytes from 64.233.161.104: icmp_seq=1 ttl=242 time=31.8 ms > 64 bytes from 64.233.161.104: icmp_seq=2 ttl=242 time=31.0 ms > 64 bytes from 64.233.161.104: icmp_seq=3 ttl=242 time=32.5 ms > > --- 64.233.161.104 ping statistics --- > 4 packets transmitted, 4 received, 0% packet loss, time 3002ms > rtt min/avg/max/mdev = 31.051/31.910/32.526/0.586 ms, pipe 2 > [root@JimsNotebook ~]# ping -c4 www.google.com > PING www.google.akadns.net (64.233.161.104) 56(84) bytes of data. > 64 bytes from 64.233.161.104: icmp_seq=0 ttl=242 time=31.5 ms > 64 bytes from 64.233.161.104: icmp_seq=1 ttl=242 time=122 ms > 64 bytes from 64.233.161.104: icmp_seq=2 ttl=242 time=30.6 ms > 64 bytes from 64.233.161.104: icmp_seq=3 ttl=242 time=32.2 ms > > --- www.google.akadns.net ping statistics --- > 4 packets transmitted, 4 received, 0% packet loss, time 4485ms > rtt min/avg/max/mdev = 30.695/54.166/122.090/39.220 ms, pipe > > /etc/resolv.conf now > > ; generated by NetworkManager, do not edit! > ; Use a local caching nameserver controlled by NetworkManager > search rochester.rr.com > > nameserver 127.0.0.1 Why is the named service not started in NM automatically if it is required by NM? i can now connect to the internet with both wireless and Wired connections. thank you for the help. Now th3e next question, can i have my wireless device still be started at Boot up? or is this going to cause some issues? -- ******************************************************** When I'm feeling down, I like to whistle. It makes the neighbor's dog run to the end of his chain and gag himself. ************************************ Registered Linux User: #376813 jim lawrence > > > > -- > > fedora-list mailing list > > fedora-list@xxxxxxxxxx > > To unsubscribe: http://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-list > > >