Linux networking problem

[IDemo]

I have a Linux Mint box (Debian-based distribution) and a Vista machine at work. While I can do an "ifcong -a" from a terminal window (like an "ipconfig /all" in Windows) and see my IP address; and I can ping that IP from my Vista box (and vice-versa), I have no other network access from the Linux machine. Entering "google.com" or its IP - 64.233.167.99, just gets a timeout in Firefox.

The network connection settings are identical on both machines, which connect through a hub to the LAN. I have even run other distros from live-CD with no luck. That I can get an IP tells me the network card is functional and is seen by the DHCP server. I have even changed the hardware "MAC address" of the network card (MAC 'spoofing') and still nothing.

This one has be baffled. Running out of options, unless someone has more ideas to try?

[Sentath]

1. How far can you ping?

Starting with the nearest thing and working outwards?

A suggested list of things to try pinging can be obtained by doing a tracert on the windows machine..

[IDemo]

2. Thanks, tried this today

and was able to ping all of the IP's returned by the tracert. The problem seems to have resolved itself overnight and I'm able to access the network normally again.