Allowing USERS to change TCP/IP Settings in 2000 Pro

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LenM

Hello All,

Here is my issue. I have many users that have laptops. These users ar
currently locked down (can't change settings, instal
programs......etc). Right now users are set to acquire an IP addres
using DHCP. Normally this is not a problem.

The problem is that many users go to overseas corporate locations tha
do not use DHCP. Everyone on their network has a static IP address
Therefore my users cannot get network connectivity. The users cal
saying that the Administrative password is needed so the local IT admi
can give my user an IP address. For obvious reason I do not want t
give out this information.

Is there a way to allow users(or local IT) to have the ability t
configure an IP address in these circumstances without giving the user
full access to the computer. Maybe a deeply rooted reg setting?

Users are on Windows 2000 Pro SP3.

thanks,
Le

Len
 
Is there a way to allow users(or local IT) to have the ability to
configure an IP address in these circumstances without giving the users
full access to the computer. Maybe a deeply rooted reg setting?
Click to expand...

We're using our software distribution tool for this one. Most software
distribution tools are using a local service which will act as SYSTEM
or local admin. We wrapped a small script together with NETSH into a
standalone package which is able to interact with the agent.

It is not a big deal to use a small application (VB, WSH) which will
ask for configuration parameters.

Ciao, Walter
 
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