On Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:18:07 -0700 Bob wrote:
>** Reply to message from "Stan Sidlov" <os2-wireless_users@2rosenthals.com> on
>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:48:38 -0400
>
>> This could be one of those issues where the IP connection is limited until
>> you open a browser to acknowledge the terms of use, copy your mac address,
>> etc. I've been to a number of hotels and such where this is required before
>> they grant you a full ride to the web. Unfortunately they seem to like to
>> launch/only work with IE (but you can try mozilla).
>
>I have had to go through those special logon procedures without problems using
>Firefox. In the problem I had Firefox could not connect to a router where the
>logon web page would be located if they use one and could not get to any web
>page.
>
No the problem is the Thinkpad never gets an IP via the Asus but does
via the Artem. There is no point opening a browser if netstat -r says
there is no IP etc.
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