[Cedar]

Forgot to mention the Linksys is a Wireless-G Broadband Router 802.11g

[Terpfen]

If you're trying to use WPA2, you need to download a patch from Microsoft to allow Windows to use that method.

You also may want to direct your question to the DSLreports forum here. They're probably going to help you more than FR can.

[garyhope]

Have you done the simple things like click on Start, Control panel, Network and internet connections, Setup a wireless network for a home or small office, wireless network setup wizard?

It's not easy sometimes. One time I couldn't even get my cable broadband "help" line to fix it. I eventually did it on my own.

There's gotta be some very smart computer guys here on the Freep that can help you more than I can.

[Xenophobic Alien]

I know your going to think this is stupid but I had a friend do this.. You are positive there is a wireless card in your laptop right?

[Pistolshot]

Let me ask some questions first.
Is the main PC hardwired into the router?
Did you follow the setup guide on the Quickstart menu for the router?
If even the hardwired main PC is not working, your setup is incorrect.
There is a firmware update to that particular router, but I would not do that until you have your current setup working properly. I had a number of problems with the Linksys Wireless routers to the point I took them back and went to Belkin. No one single problem since. And I am an online gamer, so it really is important on the connection.

[opticks]

I too have had a lot of trouble getting Linksys wireless cards to work under windows xp. The problem you are having sounds like you need to turn off the Wireless Zero Config (WZC) service.

You can do this by opening Control Panels, Administrative Tools, Services, and then scrolling to the bottom to find Wireless Zero Config. If you have the Linksys software that came with your router, it will fight with this service for network superiority. Turn WZC off and let the Linksys software do its job.

[ThePythonicCow]

Earlier today, I heard Bob O'Donnell, host of the "O'Donnell on Technology" radio program and the web site EverythingTechnology.com, in response to someone else's question on a home network problem, recommend posting the question in the online forums of the web site PracticallyNetworked.com. At first glance, that looks like a very useful recommendation.

[Joe_October]

Sometimes the privacy protection or firewall will interfere with your connection (especially the pre-installed stuff which is now set on maximum). Turn it off to test. If that is the problem you can then turn it back on and make the appropriate changes to your internet security protection.

[Pharmboy]

Their customer support is quite excellent (at least it was the last time I needed it 8 months ago). I've had a Linksys wireless router for over two years now, and it's been terrific.

[JamminJAY]

When this happens to me I switch from vodka to rum

[The Westerner]

FWIW, I had a computer geek install a Linksys Wireless Router for me. It malfunctioned and he took it back for a refund. So consider that you might have a bad Router.