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our network has to be configured a certain way. Some networks will deny access toanymachine that isn't logged in using some goofy third-patrty security software. Your network will also have to assign IP addressed dynamically - if it doesn't, you're out of luck.

Assuming that a standard windows box with no extra software can be connected to your network, so can your iBook.

Here's an idea. Tell your building tech that you have a Dell laptop from home you want to use and ask how you're supposed to set it up. If he wants to come fiddle with it, say no, but try to get him (okay, or her) to give you directions, like in email or something. Then, just post the direction here (don't post specific IPs though, 'cuz that's a security risk) and one of us'll translate from Windows-eze to Maccish.

Deal?

DHCP will only work if your system is running on DHCP.  If this is the case like the post said before, change your settings to DHCP and then it should work fine.

If this is not the case then your Information Technology department probably assigns ip addresses to each machine on the network.  Talk to your IT department and get an ip for your machine.  They should supply you with the IP address, router address and maybe some other information that you will have to enter manually under TCP/IP.

Drew

adj131@psu.edu

Is the school using a Novell network?  Mine does, and while I havn't tried to connect (yet), I no you need another peice of softwere.  Sorry, I forget the name, but I *think* it was on versiontracker.com.  Good Luck.

Your school may be restricting network access to known MAC adresses (all network devices, like ethernet and wireless network cards, have their own identifying code), so you won't be able to use your mac on that network unless you ask your school's admin to add your ethernet card's MAC adress to the accepted list.