Network Setup

[NoOp]

On 01/25/2011 05:57 AM, Joe Bissett wrote:
> I am a VERY new user.
> 
> I struggled setting up a network between a Ubuntu 10.10 box, and XP box 
> and a W98 box using a NetGear router.  I was successful connecting the 
> two Windows boxes, but the Ubuntu box would not join the network.
> 
> Three days ago after installing a large number of Ubuntu automatic 
> updates, the Ubuntu box started showing the Microsoft Network icon, but 
> nothing actually showed up within it.
> 
> I went into Accessories / smb4k and the network name MSHOME was shown.  
> When I double clicked on MSHOME, a KDE Wallet user name / password 
> screen appeared, which expected the information for the host XP box.
> 
> I screwed up the password, and I received an error message.  I no longer 
> can get to that sign in screen in KDE Wallet to put in the proper 
> information.  I have even done a cold shutdown / restart, but now when I 
> double click on MSHOME, I get the same error message.
> 
> I need some NEWBIE type help to be able to get back to that User Name / 
> Password screen.  I am comfortable with Command Line (from Windows 
> experience) but am very lame so far on the Linux commands.

Joe, did you get this sorted out or do you still need help?