[Paladin2]

I think if you add a local & -config to the command to start line and answer the config questions, things will work out. Then for future starts, just use the -local switch.

[Paladin2]

"-local" & "-config" seperated by spaces.

[zeugma]

I finally figured it out. The resolv.conf file was missing, so the client couldn't find its servers. The solution didn't immediately jump out at me, because I was logged into the laptop remotely (via ssh). So, I knew the networking was up, but didn't think about checking name resolution until I'd beat my head against the wall for a while.