» chad asks
how do i tell a DNS problem from a network problem?
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Try a numeric address instead of an alpha address. If you can make a connection that could mean the internet network is working on most levels but that DNS service is not available/not working properly.
Just in case you need them, here are some tips / guides to troubleshooting DNS problems:
http://networking.ringofsaturn.com/Unix/dnstroubleshooting.php
http://content.techrepublic.com.com/2346-10877_11-31404.html
http://community.spiceworks.com/education/projects/Troubleshooting_DNS_Problems