Connection strength is "excellent" but I can not access the Internet

[bernstml]

Hi!

I'm in some desperate need of computer help.  I have been trying for two weeks to configure my laptop and desktop to a wireless network.  After reading these posts for the past two weeks, I have finally been able to connect my USB adapters to the network.  On both computers, the signal strength is "Excellent", yet when I open Internet Explorer, it says "this page can not be displayed".

I can access the internet via my wired connection on my laptop.

My laptop is a IBM Thinkpad and my desktop is a Acer.  The laptop is using a Linksys-G Adapter to connect and the desktop is using a Belkin-G Adapter to connect.  Both computers run off Windows-XP.

I have tried multiple things to fix the problem.
1) I have tried ipconfig /release & ipconfig /renew
(this changed my connections to "limited or no connectivity" so I changed the settings back to configure manually)
2) I have powered down my router, modem, and computers multiple times
3) I have deleted my Temporary Internet files
4) I have disabled ICS
5) My roommate's computer is a MAC and connects fine to the router so I don't think there are any issues with ISP, router, or any of my USB adapters.

I would greatly appreciate any of your help!  School is starting soon and I would like to be able to use the internet!

Thank you!
 

[Geek-9pm]

Tou have spent enough time on this.
Just give in and let Crisco do it for you. It is free to try.
http://www.purenetworks.com/
Yes, it is a Crisco product and does not have virus.
It will just nag you.
But it does wonders.

[Aegis]

(this changed my connections to "limited or no connectivity" so I changed the settings back to configure manually)

This is a clue.  I know because I tripped over it.

What service packs are installed on your Windows versions?  

I had a desktop computer on which the installation of service pack 3 for XP corrected the problem.

[Aegis]

I do hope that Geek means Cisco.  If you use Crisco on your computers, Patio and Broni and some of the other gurus here won't like that at all.   

See what the Cisco link has to offer.

[Geek-9pm]

I do hope that Geek means Cisco.  If you use Crisco on your computers, Patio and Broni and some of the other gurus here won't like that at all.   

See what the Cisco link has to offer.

The correct name is Cisco Systems.
But I can it Crisco for shorting. 

[rthompson80819]

Is that why I keep slipping off my computer?

[bernstml]

I appreciate the Crisco jokes.  Made me laugh even though I'm still having problems with my computer.

I downloaded the Cisco application and I was told that I was going to have to pay $100 to have them look at my laptop computer. I'm a college student so I didn't want to do that.

I also tried the downloading the Windows Service Pack 3 and I still couldn't connect wirelessly.

Any other suggestions?

Thanks again for your help!

[Geek-9pm]

Sorry about the link. I should and pointed to the download area.
Get the free download, pay nothing.
http://www.purenetworks.com/download/

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