If your network becomes unavailable or network settings change, you may not be able to log in as a NetInfo user.

Symptom

You cannot log in as a NetInfo user. Because the NetInfo server cannot be found, the startup process takes longer than normal.

Products affected

• Mac OS X Public Beta or Mac OS X Server with Network preferences set to "Connect to parent NetInfo server at startup."

• Check your physical network connection (Ethernet).
• Verify that your computer's Network settings are correct in the System Preferences application.
• Consult with your network administrator to see if any changes have occurred that would affect your computer.

1. Log in as a local (non-NetInfo) user. To make changes to Network settings, log in as an Admin user as designated in the Multiple Users application.

2. If you do not have a local user account or lack Admin privileges, log in with the user name "System Administrator" and the password originally entered when the Setup Assistant was first used. If you did not set up the computer, consult with the network administrator or computer owner.

1. Log in as a local (non-NetInfo) user who is a system Admin.

2. If you do not have an Admin account, log in with the user name "root" and the password originally entered when Setup Assistant was first used. If you did not set up the computer, consult with the network administrator or computer owner.