Comment 3 for bug 147119

This problem also occurs when a 3g-modem (huawei e220) is connected through the gnome networking tools or wvdial (running Gutsy).

Evolution, Epiphany/Firefox and Pidgin think the network is offline. Evolution won't check for new messages, (File>Work online must be set). Epiphany won't load new pages (File>Work Offline must be unchecked). Pidgin appears to be online but will not display the buddy list (disabling and enabeling all accounts fixes this). The workarounds must be reapplied each time after a connection has been made. This has been partly reported as #151507.