Thanks, I'm giving this a try. I'm using Kubuntu and I don't have a /etc/dhcp3/dhclient-enter-hooks/resolvconf file nor do I have a dhclient-enter-hooks directory but I have a dhclient-enter-hooks.d directory but not the resolvconf file. --- On Mon, 11/17/08, Ryan Rix wrote: > From: Ryan Rix > Subject: Re: ssh problems > To: "Main PLUG discussion list" > Date: Monday, November 17, 2008, 9:50 PM > > On Mon, Nov 17, 2008 at 8:29 PM, John > wrote: > > > Are you trying to connect using the WAN IP from > the LAN? I don't think > > > it'll work as I can't connect from one > computer to another based on my IP > > > when I'm on the LAN but when I'm away it > works. > > > > > As stated, this can be alleviated by using bind9 on the box > you are connecting > from as your nameserver... Literall just fixed this > saturday night. Not sure > why it works, but is a fix for my post on November 3rd (DNS > lookup fails > connecting to server on same network) but not to get off > topic: > #aptitude install bind9 > #echo nameserver 127.0.0.1 > /etc/resolv.conf > #vim /etc/dhcp3/dhclient-enter-hooks/resolvconf > change: > make_resolve_conf() { > true > } > to: > make_resolve_conf() { > false > } > > ...and renew your dhcp > #dhclient > > This gets stuff working within your lan, and lets it work > outside as well > (perfect for laptops, etc)... > > Ryan > > > -- > > -- > Thanks and best regards, > Ryan Rix > TamsPalm - The PalmOS Blog > > I want a girl with a short skirt and a loooooooong jacket > > > > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - > PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss