on 21/07/01 11:34, Ivan T. Shaw at ishaw_at_sympatico.ca wrote:
> I have just used an Ethernet-equipped MP2100 to save a friend's
> professional gluteus maximus.
>
> Situation: small office environment which just upgraded from ARCnet(!) to
> 802.11b; Internet access being provided by Bell Canada's HSE for Business
> ADSL service using a SMC Wireless Barricade. Inexpensive solution for a
> peer LAN with a minimum of upkeep.
>
> Problem: 128-bit WEP and customized comm settings are implemented on the
> Barricade without writing down what these new settings are. Clients
> automatically lose connection since they don't carry the appropriate
> configurations or keys. No machines have wire-based Ethernet so no method
> within the office to connect to the Barricade.
>
> Solution: MP2100 + NewtsCape to configure the Barricade's web-based
> configurator.
>
> The "IT guy" hired turns out to be the nephew of one of the workers, who
> did the old "I read it on .... so it must work" routine. Got some derisive
> remarks about using a Newton (because it's not a Palm) until Newtscape
> connected over Ethernet and permitted us to obtain the WEP information.
> Definitely an interesting 10 minutes of my time.
Ian,
That's a very good one!
-Laurent.
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