Server Not Found...

I am using a 10-year laptop with openSUSE 13.1 (32-bit) with KDE as the desktop environment.

When I launch Firefox or Konqueror I am presented with a window stating that the server is not found.The WLAN Interface icon shows that I am connected to the Wi-Fi router. I know that my Wi-Fi works because I have another laptop that has no problems connecting to the Internet.

Maybe there is some problem with the firewall? I’m not really an expert with Linux.

Rather not.
But maybe a problem with DNS?
Can you reach a server when entering the IP address?
F.e. try http://130.57.66.6/ (if it says “503 Sorry, the page you are looking for is currently down for maintenance.” that’s ok, we know at least that you can reach it).

Thanks for your reply.
Yes, I get exactly the 503 message that you mention!

Ok, then internet access is actually working, just name resolution not. I.e. your system cannot translate names like “opensuse.org” into the IP-Adddress.

I suppose you use KDE’s network management applet to connect?

Try to run “sudo /sbin/netconfig update -f”, does that help?

If not, try to add an additional DNS-Server in KDE’s network settings. (edit your WLAN connection and switch to the “IPv4-Adress” tab, the “Method” there should say “Automatic (DHCP)” btw., does it?)
Google’s 8.8.8.8 should be a good choice.

That was it!

sudo /sbin/netconfig update -f

…fixed it.

Now I’ve got to tackle the Flash Player problem. I am going to try the suggestions that you gave me in another thread and see what happens.

Thanks for your help!