Thinkpads Forum

Problem:
My Thinkpad notebook/Realtek LAN card will no longer connect to internet after I installed [then removed] the Guard Dog firewall.

I suspect there may be "orphan files" left from the Guard Dog installation but I have no idea where to find them or how to "clear" them.

Also the PCLOS Control Center > Network & Internet > Wireless Connection shows a Belkin card "network connection" that is no longer installed but has 5 green bars !!! I now have TWO connections - (1) the library hot spot and (2) the Belkin card. The library has the green circle.

I don't think this is blocking my connecting to the internet BUT how do I remove it I only borrowed the Belkin card and have no plans to use it.

Hi
I do not know how PCLinux handles the /etc/network/interfaces or /etc/networking/interfaces file. First of all make sure your eth0 (LAN) is set up automatically May be this part got lost after the installation or deinstallation of the wlan card.
Then check if the still is a proxy running, in a terminal Decide for yourself. Check for still activated proxy setting in your browsers preferences and ofcourse i other related application as well (mail, torrent, ssh and so on).

Good luck
Micha

F.Y.I.

Turns out that the "orphan files" were the iptables installed by Guard Dog firewall. After removing them I got my internet connection back.