Can't connect to internet after installing Windows XP SP2

Question

- Have been using the Dell wireless set up with my laptop for the last 3 to 4 years with a 1150 Truemobile card and 1170 base station.

- Was WEPsecurity enabled - but must have cancelled it because I noticed was not secured. Decided it was time to fix it at the same time that I (finally) installed Windows XP SP2.

- Since then, I can't get to internet thru wireless router.

- DSL modem works fine - I can connect with wires

- Wireless connection works fine - I can connect to base station.

- Device status seems ok - flashing lines between laptop/base station/DSL.

- Took my laptop somewhere else - could connect just fine.

- I am relatively sure all my internet settings on the base station are fine (PPPoE)

- have cycled power, reset modem, reset base station a million times.

- I can send and receive email wirelessly

What am I doing wrong?

Message Edited by anna c on 07-28-200611:13 AM

Message Edited by anna c on 07-31-200609:18 PM

mombodog · Answer

So are you saying you can send email but Internet explorer will not connect?

anna c · Answer

Well I could but I can't any more. I put the same wireless card in my old Latitude and I can get to the internet thru it. Is the Truemobile 1170 not compatible with Windows XP SP2?

mombodog · Answer

As far as I know all wireless cards are compatible with SP2

anna c · Answer

The 1170 is the wireless base station, not the card.  The card works,   because I can use it on the other computer (using Windows 98)

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Can't connect to internet after installing Windows XP SP2

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