Question : Non-Administrator User cannot release/renew IP-address

I'm running a wireless lan under WinXP (SP2) using the SMC WLAN driver and configuration software (WZC disabled). Windows automatically added the Aegis Protocol for WPA working correctly. Unfortunately frequent disconnects occur.

When using an Administrator account, the wlan-nic automatically reconnects.
But when logged in as a regular "User", they don't seem to be able te renew their IP address. Trying to renew manually (e.g. using winipcfg.com) I get an error message.

How can I give the regular users the right to release/renew the IP address ?

Best regards,

Joe

Answer : Non-Administrator User cannot release/renew IP-address

Maybe access to certain files is screwing you up. Try giving the account(s) Power User access.

Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Administrative Tools > Computer Management

On the left side, go to Local Users and Groups, then Groups

On the right side, you should see all of the groups on your computer. Choose the Power Users group. Click Add, and add all of the accounts you should give access to. That would work best for you.

The standard XP accounts are too restrictive and sometimes will cause too many headaches, so user this backdoor approach. Should fix you up.
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