Internet connection problem with 6.10 and ADSL modem/router

[Bill Fleming]

I have installed Ubuntu version 6.10 as dual boot.  All went well except that the internet connection does not seem to work for all by one website. I'm using a D-Link ADSL modem/router which works well with Windows XP, Internet Explorer and Outlook But when running Firefox the waiting circle spins for a couple of minutes then gives me an error message to say the connection has timed out and the requested website did not respond in time. This happens with www.ubuntu.com as well as every other URL I have tried, except one.  I have followed the setup instructions in Ubuntu and rechecked the modem/router settings from Ubuntu.  I've tested the connection with Ping from within Firefox and it seems to work OK. Strangely, the websit which works is www.BP.com, why I just don't know, but when that site offered to upgrade my flash software the same problem arose. I'm a green as grass newbie to Ubuntu, this being my first excursion into Linux.  I have set up my email account in Evolution, but send and receive produces the same error message, "Could not connect to pop.dsl.pipex.com Connection timed out.  This laptop is connected to the modem/router with Ubuntu 6.10 installed on the other machine. I would much appreciate any help anyone can give me.  Thanks. Bill Fleming
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