Hi Simple minded approach -- I'm sure others will have better. On the machine that's having the problem (when it's having it), execute from the command line: route add default <ipaddress of your gateway> The only time I've ever seen this is when I had that messed up, but I've never used ppp either. If that clears it up, a little local customization is called for. If not, hope there's other, better answers in the offing. GL! Ed Hoeffner 1-271 BSBE 312 Church St. SE Mpls, MN 55455 hoeffner at dcmir.med.umn.edu 612-625-2115 612-625-2163 fax