[PLUG] Network snag

[AthlonRob]

On Fri, 2002-08-23 at 11:29, stuart mathews wrote:
> I apparantly forgot how to get a Linux box to connect to the Internet, am seeking
> counsel to get my box back online.
> 
> I reinstalled Red Hat 7.2, and now can't reach the Internet (not a HUGE shock!).
> 
> 
> I can successfully ping 127.0.0.0.1 but attempts to ping my default gw or even
> "localhost" generates a "Network is unreachable" message.
> 
> I am pretty sure I have /etc/hosts and resolv.conf set correctly.

Well, is your network card working?  Is its module loaded?  Do an
/sbin/lsmod and look for something that looks like your network card.

-- 
Rob
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