Thread: Name lookups in linux vs windows

can you do

Code:

cat /etc/resolv.conf

and post the output

Code:

# generated by NetworkManager, do not edit!



nameserver 192.168.0.1

Like I said - talks to it through my router, which is a DLink.

My windows settings are all "automatically detect" so presumably, it should be going through the same method.

well,
I'm inclined to say it's a problem with your ISP's nameservers
but windows doesn't have any issues

if you're using DHCP (and not a static IP)
your router should pass on your ISP's DNS info to ubuntu

quick fix,
dig through your routers setup
you should be able to find the primary & secondary DNS addresses used by your ISP
(probably in some sort of status page)
note these down

then,

Code:

sudo network-admin

under DNS,
delete your router's IP
Add the 2 nameservers you noted down

Hmmm... oddly, the DNS values in my router are both set to 0.0.0.0 - never noticed this before, since it has always just worked. I can't seem to find that info when I log into my cable modem directly. That probably means that it's the same as my gateway.

Ah,
that's the problem

Your DNS comes from somewhere,
just not your router (it seems)
and your router will only delegate the DNS request once it times out

Ok. I'll call them up and ask for the numbers when I get the chance. Hopefully adding them to my router will fix things. Thanks!