There is also good news for laptop users, as the Vista Network Center can remember individual network settings and apply the appropriate one.

You can specify network settings and default localization settings.

Configuration parameters like network settings and user account administration are accessible only to the superuser.

This migration was implemented in phases with a transitional period with both old and new network settings operating concurrently.

A static address is one that you configure yourself by editing your computer's network settings.

It then installs Jaguar and migrates the existing user accounts, network settings, and so on to the new installation.

Then they'd need an administrator password to change the network settings.

Also new is a feature called Network Center, which allows users to store and manage their network settings in one centralized location.

Did you set your preferences on the advanced tab in network settings?

Various methods have been used to verify submitted passwords in a network setting: