>> cat /etc/resolv.conf gives >> 10.1.1.1 that is my router. Is it '10.1.1.1' or 'nameserver 10.1.1.1' ? > trying 1.0.0.0... and then stalled. Something is very wrong with your DNS. Try using a different DNS-Server: http://european.ch.orsn.net/tech-switch-linux.php (2 public DNS-Servers)