Well, it shows both icons for wireless network connection (not connected) and Local Area connection (connected), so I thought plug and play had already set it up.
When I try to set it up through "set up a network for home" I get the message :the network connections listed below are disconnected ...plug in your network cables or connect your network hardware.
As I said, the router is giving me regular internet connection, so I know it's plugged in. For some reason it's not recognizing the router, I guess.
I checked my firewall, settings seem ok...still getting the message from linksys setup software "Error detecting your SecureEZSetup capable AP/Router."
Also says: "No SecureEZSetup Access Point or Router has been detected."
Then says to verify wireless adapter is secureezsetup capable (I've got all available updates for adapter driver and windows xp WPA2).
Also says to verify that the Access Point/Router is SecureEZ setup capable (which I presume it is since this is the software that came with the Router!).
I guess I'll just call it a night, and try again tomorrow.