did you use WEP and connect via the lab top using the log SSID and wep address?

Thanks Sphyenx!

But i have no clue what your talking about..

Would that be some settings in my router??

http://sphyenx.root32.info/Public%20...ter-config.jpg

ok area 1 is the SSID, thats were you put in the type of connection that is set up like the MAIN computer. That screen shot is from a computer that is on wireless. Now what you should do is fill in AREA one with your SSID from the main computer when you set it up with your 192.168.1.2 i think it is with with a linksys but im not sure. Ive been on netgear for a while.
for area 2 that is WEP, Wired Equivalent Privacy. it is a number that is given to you when you set up the router from the main computer, there will be 4 seperate keys use the one you feel best to remember. Any more more q's feel free to ask.

a few quick questions to start:
PC:
1) Is the card 802.11 A, B, or G? A will not work with that router
2) Is the card enabled on the laptop?
3) In XP advanced wireless settings, are you allowing to connect to non-preferred networks?
4) Are you allowing only encrypted networks in XP?
5) Do you get a bubble that it sees the wireless network? If so does it show packets sent but not recieved?

Router:
1) Have you logged into the configuration screen
2) Is the Wireless Network Mode on switched?
3) Is the SSID still "linksys"? Do you see it from the laptop? Have you tried configuring it manually?
4) Is the Wireless SSID still broadcasting?
5) Have you enabled MAC filtering?
6) Is Authentification Mode still set to auto?

I know i used a netgear screen shot, but a netgear set up is similar to a linksys because i have used them both. It should give the same idea.

1)Everything is G
2)yes
3)Not sure were to look for that
4)not sure where that is either
5)I see it in network connections but it says its not connected

Router,
1)Yes
2)I dont see anything where it says that it is disabled
3)No i havent tried to set it up manually.Not sure if i could..
4)Not sure what you mean or where to look to see if it is
5)MAC filtering is disabled
6)Yes

Thanks for the help!

are you online?

Yes, with my other pc, Its running to the router with cat5

with the laptop/notebook?