The network command for EIGRP with mask option was introduced into Cisco IOS starting with 12.0(4) T. Note that this is a T train IOS. I would think that you might need to upgrade to a T train or use an IOS from 12.1/.2 or .3 series.
Sankar Nair
UC Solutions Architect
Pacific Northwest | CDW
CCIE Collaboration #17135 Emeritus