Gord, Shut down other COMM channels before starting to dialout. Display channels with: $ ifconfig close all channels except "lo", the loopback with $ sudo ifconfig eth0 down $ sudo ifconfig wlan0 down etc for other channels. $ sudo gedit /etc/network/interfaces to change the auto setup of unwanted channels. by changing lines like: auto eth0 to # auto eth0 MarvS MarvS On Fri, Jun 5, 2009 at 8:50 PM, Gord Caswell<ve4jhj@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Hello, > > My modem connects, but I am unable to browse any sites, or use irc or > any other connection. > > my hsf driver is # 7.80.02.04full for my kernel listed above. I have > added my isp dns's to kppp, and I do not have wvdial on my system, nor > can I get it on at this time due to the lack of modem connectivity. > > Any help would be appreciated. > > --- > Gord Caswell > Box 327 > Arnes, MB R0C 0C0 > (204) 642-7045 (H) > (204) 641-4292 (cell) > www.caswellaquatics.ca >