I have a pretty decent working knowledge of personal computer operation, but am a newbie in the wireless networking world. I have been having a myriad of problems with this world, but my most pressing one is connecting my Dell laptop with the Internet. I have attempted to connect in various wi-fi hotspots in hotels, airports and even on a relatives wireless network. I can readily connect with the SSID, and the "status" shows excellent signal strength, but I continually get  the message, (after a lengthy attempt to connect by my laptop) "This connection has limited or no connectivity. You might not be able to access the Internet or some network resources. For more information, click this message". It then tells me that " this problem occurred because the network did not assign a network address to the computer." I ran "ipconfig" get the IP address info, ping it and it's fine. I clicked "Repair" to have Microsoft restart the connection and try to establish full connectivity. No luck. "Cannot complete renewing your IP address" is all I get. checked all TCP/IP Properties, (all set for obtaining automatically), tried all trouble shooting recommendations in Help Support, etc. Laptop is Dell Inspirion B130 with Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection, (Even when I try Linksys Plug In same results), Windows XP OS. If I go Local area Connection with Network Cable hook-up at home or office, Internet connection works fine. Help. Makes me feel insufficient, when someone sits down next to me at a wi-fi location, starts up their computer and boom they are in, as they give me a sympathetic, but condescending smile. 

Thanks ,
Maurice Reid

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