I also had a go setting a static IP address on the laptop, but this didn't work either (not actually positive I did it right anyway.! But something changed, as in a little balloon appeared in my icon tray saying I was now connected to the network.but still no Web access). I have turned off power to everything - laptop, PC, router, kitchen sink - and rebooted many times, no luck. as posted in the sticky FAQ on this forum, but this doesn't work. I have tried the XP bug fix, the registry fix, etc. Nothing has changed with my router for the past 2 weeks since my old laptop bit the dust. functioning OK), and this works fine, I can get on the web with these other networks. I have tried connecting to various of the neighbours' unsecure networks (just to test, see if network card etc. I have tried using the 'repair' feature, but it says it can't complete it because it is unable to assign an IP. So I get it to connect to mine, which is does, but says 'Limited or no connectivity' and I can't get on the Web. On setting the laptop up for my old wireless network, it 'finds' about 5 unsecured wireless networks - neighbours, etc. So I bought a new one, all set up for wireless. My laptop could always connect perfectly, but died 2 weeks ago. I have had a wireless home network for about a year now, with no problem, am using a Belkin modem/router plugged into desktop PC (Win XP SP2) and one laptop.
