Performa 578 modem problems

[Steve Alessi]

I recently setup my Performa 578 to assist in making software backups 
of all my vintage software.  After several years of non-use, it booted 
right up with no problems (except a dead pram battery).  I've enjoyed 
using it so much...well one thing led to another and the next thing I 
knew, I was replacing the HD with a 2gb drive and installing sys 8.1 
with thoughts of using it for email and light web browsing.

The problem came when I tried to connect to the web with a US Robotics 
Sportster V.34 28.8 modem.  I configured the Modem, PPP, and TCP/IP 
Control panels for my normal Earthlink connection.  It seems like the 
modem connects and logs on, however when I try to access any Web page 
or check email I receive an error message "The server does not have a 
DNS entry.  Check the server name in the Location(URL) and try again".  
The server name is entered exactly the way Earthlink requires.  I get 
the same message regardless of which browser or email program I'm using.

What am I doing wrong?  Or, is it Earthlink?
Thanks,
Steve
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