[OGB]

I too am having this same issue. Surely if you can set up a network, you can do away with it? In any case, I can connect directly to the cable modem and my laptop (Dell Vostro 1500, Win XP SP3) will permit for full internet function however, as soon as I connect wirelessly through the router (D-link) employing the network settings, it reads connection excellent, 54 bps, connected as though all is well but i cannot surf (Firefox) or email (Thunderbird). This happened suddenly so I have no idea what caused it. 2 other computers, though not networked, function fine through the router when cable connected. Your help will be graciously received.

[TerryNet]

I've started a new thread for you here. While connected to the router by ethernet and trying to connect by wireless please show ...

Start, Run, CMD, OK to open a command prompt:
(For Vista or 7 type CMD in the Search box after Start)

Type the following command:

IPCONFIG /ALL

[Note that there is no space between the slash and ALL.]

Right click in the command window and choose Select All, then hit Enter.
Paste the results in a message here.

If necessary use a text file and removable media to copy the results to a computer with internet access.

[OGB]

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Don>IPCONFIG /ALL

Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : ogb1
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : ss.shawcable.net

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : ss.shawcable.net
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Cont
roller
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-1D-09-D2-20-B6
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 70.76.86.204
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.252.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 70.76.84.1
DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 64.59.176.40
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 64.59.176.13
64.59.176.15
64.59.177.226
Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : November 14, 2009 9:17:59 AM
Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : November 16, 2009 9:13:48 AM

Ethernet adapter Dell:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Dell Wireless 1490 Dual Band WLAN Mi
ni-Card
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-1F-3A-2E-22-50

C:\Documents and Settings\Don>

[TerryNet]

You have no wireless connection there and the ethernet has a public IP address. That indicates that you have the modem connected to a router LAN port instead of the WAN (Internet, Modem) port, the router is in some kind of bypass or AP mode, or the router is defective.

[OGB]

Geez . . . a faulty cable! Can you believe it? Thanks Terry, you're gold!!!