Upgraded, can not connect to internet

[Ubuntim]

I have just upgraded from 9.04 to 9.10, no I can no longer send/receive emails or connect to the net. Any suggestions?

[u.b.u.n.t.u]

Are you using a cable or WiFi?

[Ubuntim]

Adsl

[u.b.u.n.t.u]

Yes that is the type of broadband you have.

Is your computer a desktop computer or a laptop?

[Ubuntim]

It is a desknote, ie an Acer 1700.

[u.b.u.n.t.u]

Is it this, or does it look very similar?

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2341384,00.asp

[Ubuntim]

It is a 17" laptop, non portable.
http://asia.cnet.com/reviews/notebooks/0,39050488,39016625p,00.htm

[u.b.u.n.t.u]

Thanks for the link, it answered my question above.

"Ethernet, modem" and "wireless isn't part of the 1700's package, so those want Wi-Fi (or Bluetooth) connectivity will have to do so via USB or the single PC card slot."

Do you have "Wi-Fi (or Bluetooth) ... via USB or the single PC card slot"?

UPDATE

Basically what I am looking for here is to identify how you connect to the internet. Once that is know, then the relevant drivers can be searched for, if applicable.

I think it is either an incorrect setting with your Ubuntu 9.10 network connection or incorrect drivers. Given that Ubuntu 9.10 is very good at setting up a connection, I suspect it may be a driver issue, but that is yet to be fully determined.

[Ubuntim]

I connect via the Ethernet.

[u.b.u.n.t.u]

Please check your ethernet settings against my ethernet settings and adjust accordingly, but not change your MAC address. Does this help?


Click:

System > Preferences > Network Connections


http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/1466/screenshotnetworkconnec.png


http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/696/screenshoteditingautoet.png


http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/696/screenshoteditingautoet.png

[u.b.u.n.t.u]

I have downloaded the manual for your laptop from here:

http://support.acer-euro.com/documents/manuals/notebook/manual_aspire1700.html

Page 25 "Ethernet-based (10/100Mbps) network" Sounds standard.

Page 26 "software modem (V9.0/V9.2 56Kbps)" eg dial up

You said you have ADSL. For that you need an ADSL modem/router. Do you have an ADSL modem or ADSL router?

[Ubuntim]

I went back into Ubuntu, the settings are as you stated, still no connection. I have an ADSL modem. I have to go now, won't be on until tomorrow. Thanks for your help.

[u.b.u.n.t.u]

I went back into Ubuntu, the settings are as you stated, still no connection. I have an ADSL modem. I have to go now, won't be on until tomorrow. Thanks for your help.

Knowing what type of ADSL modem you have will help.

You are welcome, all the best.