:mornin: hello thanx for the acceptance.
Ok first and foremost i own a gateway out of warranty Xp series.
dsl modem works just fine i am currently on it surfin the web on my desktop.
when i plug it into my laptop it will not recognize i assume bcuz i cannot surf the web. even tho the light on the ethernet socket lights up.
i have another laptop that when i do the same it works perfectly. ok heres the biggy.

When i search for my router it wont even show up m neighboors router or any other wireless connections, even the connections that dont belong to me.
i have no idea nad been callin intel and gateway and want me to pay $199 due to out of warranty issues . I Am gratefully thankfull to all and any who view this thread and share there info , god bless.


ok i was reading some other thread to c if i can find the answer , but i found out u may need this information,..... under my device mangaer /network adapters i have this
1394 net adapter
direct parallel
intel(r)PRO/1000 PL Network Connection
INTEL(R)PRO/WIRELESS 3945ABG NETWORK CONNECTION
and six Wan MIniports ... aswell as when i type ipconfig IPCONFIG /ALL on the cmd i gget this

windows ip configuration


C:\documents and settings\owner

hope this other extra info helps u to help me -:mornin: