There are several authentication methods to prevent unauthorized machines to connect to a network. For example 802.2x which activates the switchport you are connected to only after successful authentication. Perhaps you have these kind of problems?
> Hello, > > I tried again to connect to the school LAN and nothing works. > What I did is opening the configuration panel and used the internet > network > wizard with the notebook connected to the LAN. > All the network is under Windows 98 with no server. > I have also installed LINneighberhod. > Wrankly I do not now how to do it and what to fill in the different config > > pannels. > Thanks for your help. > > > -- GMX ProMail (250 MB Mailbox, 50 FreeSMS, Virenschutz, 2,99 EUR/Monat...) jetzt 3 Monate GRATIS + 3x DER SPIEGEL +++ http://www.gmx.net/derspiegel +++
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