I have boought a new USB-Ethernet adapter to my laptop which is running w2000 and loaded the driver but I am unable to connect to the internet.
Network connections shows the device is working...

I think it would be better for the computer to be connected to the router directly.

Or you can use wireless broadband router, which allows you to share a single broadband internet connection with...

you can scan your computer or u can format u r compuer and then restore all the settings of your internet connection

u should call them from whom u purchased the modem ask them to check it out