not_got_an@email.com wrote:

>> I am using a ipw3945 abg wifi card on my HP dv5000t laptop and I can
>> connect to a wireless network but the internet does not work. any
>> solutions?
>>
>> Thanks
>
> Have you set up the "DNS" and "Default Gateway"? The later caught me out
> when installed last night.
>
> Start YaST -> Network Devices -> Network Card to open the Network Setup
> Method.
>
> I set "Network Setup Method" to the "Traditional Method with ifup" because
> that is the way I have always done it. Click "Next".
>
> On the next window select the Network Card from the list and click "Edit".
>
> Click the "Address" tab. As you can connect to the network I guess you
> have the IP adderss set up or are using DHCP. Now click "Hostname and Name
> Server".
>
> Set a Hostname. I set Domain Name to "localhost" because I am not part of
> a domain and I don't know what else to set it to.
>
> Set the name servers. You should be able to get this from your ISP or the
> information may be available from your router if you have one. If you
> have a windows box you use on the same network type "ipconfig /all" in a
> "cmd"
> indow and it should tell you what the DNS's are. Now click "Back".
>
> Click "Routing" and set "Default Gateway" to the address of your router.
>
> Click "OK", "Next" and "Next" again and it should set you up for internet
> connectivity.
>
> Hope it works for you or you find a solution, only just got mine up and
> running.
>
> May the force be with you


or you can try this if you want.. open terminal type this:
su (enter)
your password (enter)
dhcpcd wlan1 (or possible wlan0 depending what your wireless card is listed
as)(enter)
chances are your internet works now..