[gj_powell]

I have two computers. One is a laptop running Vista and the other is a PC running XP Pro with a Belkin n1 wireless adapter. I'm trying to access my roommate's internet. I said before in a previous post that he's my neighbor, but really we live in the same house. I have his permission and the ISP's. My laptop connects instantly when I give the network password, but the PC won't. The PC asks for a key.

My PC is running XP pro. I reformatted last week and I'm trying to get online using a Belkin N1 wireless adapter. In network connections, in control panel, there is a big red X through wireless connection 4, and it says, 'not connected.' This is weird, because the wireless adapter is recognized by my system, the Belkin drivers are installed, and the device manager says the adapter is enabled and working properly.

If I right-click 'repair' on the connection it says this:
Windows could not finish repairing the problem because the following action cannot be completed: connecting to the wireless network.
For assistance, contact the person who manages your network.

But windows continuously reminds me that wireless networks are available and within range. I click on the bubble to connect to the desired network and a window pops up asking for the key. Perhaps I need to manually set up the PC so that I only have to enter a password? Any ideas on how to do this or where to start?

[TerryNet]

17 minutes after your thread is closed your neighbor becomes your roommate and his ISP gives you permission to share his internet access? I don't buy it and am giving you a 3 day timeout to study the forum rules.