Why Fedora cannot to the internet?

[apple_77]

I am using firefox web browser in Fedora 12.I plug the internet cable in but still there is not internet.What could be the problem that causes no internet connection.Hope yr all will help me.Thank u.

 

[Emerald]

is the NIC configured?

do you have a IP assigned?

check in the counsel by using ifconfig -a

 

[Pyroflea]

EDIT: Wrong thread.

 

[PreferLinux]

Click on the network icon and select the connection. You will need to right click on the icon, select configure/settings, and select auto-connect/connect automatically (If it's not there, it's in the connection settings).

I've had the same problem.

https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Common_F11_bugs#network-doesnt-connect but it seems to be in later versions too.

 

[apple_77]

Thank you Emerald and preferLinux.