I'm glad that worked.

As for your dynamic/static ip problem, routers use private ip addresses to communicate with computers on the network instead of the CAM table (MAC addresses) that the switch...

ok. Looking forward to hearing how it goes :)

The laptop is attempting to connect to the wireless router, not the connected computer. That is interesting that the other two laptops are connected fine:-/ .. I would think it to be a driver...

Sorry, NIC= Network Interface Card

The broadcom 802.11 b/g WLAN is the NIC that is attempting to connect to your wireless router. Oh, I forgot to ask if you updated your computer via Microsoft...

hmm.. Are you far from your wireless router? If it is not shown in the available wireless networks, then either a.) it is out of range or b.) the wireless router is not working properly.

I would...

The 127.0.0.1 is a localhost ping that tests your NIC btw. I cannot think of another problem that would cause symptoms that you have encountered.. If my previous solution does not work, then please...

First of all, you posted in the wrong forum.. but don't worry, a moderator will get your post moved to the appropriate forum.

As for your problem: You say the laptop connected fine before it was...