KindleForPC running in WINE 6.0.1 doesn't connect to network

I have installed wine version 6.0.1 on ubuntu 21.04 and am attempting to use KindleForPC version 1.33.62002

After launching the app via wine KindleForPC-installer-1.33.62002.exe, I get the below dialog warning:

Unable to connect.
Please check your network settings and proxy configuration
Network settings can be found under Tools > Options > Network

I have the network settings for Kindle set to auto-detect proxy settings but nothing works so far.

Any suggestions?

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