[ubuntu-uk] DNS settings resetting

[Dave Morley]

On Fri, 2010-01-15 at 11:19 +0000, Colin Law wrote:
> I am using Ubuntu 9.10 wired to a Linksys modem/router using DHCP to
> get IP etc.  All works fine normally and if I right click on the
> connection icon in the top panel and select Connection Information I
> see my IP address etc as expected, including Primary and Secondary DNS
> servers as provided by my ISP.
> 
> Occasionally, however, once a day or so, the DNS values get set to
> 192.168.1.1 (the router ip) and dns fails of course.  If I unplug my
> ethernet cable for a few seconds and plug it back in then it picks up
> the dns again and all is well.
> 
> I have looked for clues as to why the DNS settings might be
> disappearing but have not found anything logged anywhere, suggestions
> as to where to look for information would be much appreciated.  Or any
> other ideas for that matter.
> 
> Colin
> 
daft question have you looked at the logs on the router in case it is
nothing to do with Ubuntu?

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