error messages when loading/booting yast

I am not sure how to fix the following error messages

There was an error in the repository initialization.
Valid metadata not found at specified URL(s)
History:

I also get error messages when I am trying to upgrade things
I am not sure how to get a copy of the xmessage errors

What type of internet connection are you useing, is it DSL or a cable modem ? Test out a link in your browser to see if your connection is set up correct. You may need to go into that network configuration tool in YAST.