WLAN connected but firefox still don't working

[KILI1]

First all, I am writting from Spain, so sorry about my poor english.

My problem is in WiCD, connection shows like connected at 100%, but firefox and software updater still don't working. I already try to solve this problem about a week ago, I'm going crazy.

Please I need help!

[ppietro]

First all, I am writting from Spain, so sorry about my poor english.

My problem is in WiCD, connection shows like connected at 100%, but firefox and software updater still don't working. I already try to solve this problem about a week ago, I'm going crazy.

Please I need help!

Before we can help you, there's two pieces of information we need:

1. What version of Yellow Dog Linux? YDL 6.1? YDL 6.2?

2. What platform are you running? PS3? Macintosh? (I'm assuming the answer is PS3, since you posted in this forum, but you don't mention it specifically.)

Cheers,
Paul

[KILI1]

I running YDL 6.1 in PS3 system.

Thanx.

[ppietro]

I running YDL 6.1 in PS3 system.

Thanx.

Start here:
viewtopic.php?f=19&t=4534

If you use wicd, you'll need to apply a patch. Detailed instructions are here:
viewtopic.php?f=19&t=4534#p24084

Cheers,
Paul

[KILI1]

I allready try every scenario of that topics and download the wnetools archive. As I write, Wlan looks like connected at 100%, but firefox try to resolve the webpage (google.es) for a few minutes and finally appears "server not found" screen. I don't understand.

Thanx.

[ppietro]

I allready try every scenario of that topics and download the wnetools archive. As I write, Wlan looks like connected at 100%, but firefox try to resolve the webpage (google.es) for a few minutes and finally appears "server not found" screen.

If you've correctly applied the patch for wicd as outlined here:
viewtopic.php?f=19&t=4534#p24084

and you still have these issues, there's a couple of things that might be happening.

First - make sure that your password is correct. What you're describing usually happens if you're not authenticated to the wireless access point. If you have to manually configure your IP address to connect - you're definitely not authenticated. Using manual IP bypasses the initial authentication check. Double check all of your password and authentication settings.

Second - what type of internet connection do you have? If you have DSL, and your system uses PPPoE, that can be tricky to set up in Linux. Most folks that use it have to configure their wireless routers to do the PPPoE connection, instead of trying to control the connection in Linux.

Finally - it's extremely rare - but some wireless access points do not handle DHCP correctly. For these point, you must manually configure IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and DNS Servers. I describe my experiences with one such modem here:
viewtopic.php?f=19&t=4867&p=26322#p27033

Cheers,
Paul

[KILI1]

I prove the first option. I disable the manual IP mark and rewrite my password. WLAN authentify the password correctly but can not obtain an IP direction.

PD: Sorry if I write an answer too late.

Thanx.

[ppietro]

I prove the first option. I disable the manual IP mark and rewrite my password. WLAN authentify the password correctly but can not obtain an IP direction.

PD: Sorry if I write an answer too late.

Thanx.

This still sounds like you haven't patched wicd correctly. Double check your steps here:
viewtopic.php?f=19&t=4534#p24084

Otherwise, I'm afraid I can't be of much more help. You will probably have to manually set your IP address, Gateway Address, Subnet Mask, and DNS Server(s) to get this to work.

Cheers,
Paul