>> > > Hmmm... this sounds like common issues that crop up when you are having DNS resolution issues. Are the name servers for your network on the "other end" of the ADSL connection? If so, you might be able to resolve some of the issues by editing the hosts file to make sure the local systems are resolving even when the name servers are unavailable or running a local caching nameserver. > > Just a thought! > -- It does sound like it could be that... But I'd just like the OP to clarify his network topology... Is the ADSL connected to this server and then this being a gateway for other systems? Also telnet? Out of sheer curiosity why the telnet server?