Vista Problem

[telboy1938]

I have just changed my laptop (PC still XP) but of course laptops are now Vista. Although it hasn't all been straight forward, I have now got it under my control except for my WiFi connection. The laptop is Packard Bell Easynote MZ36-T015-T5500. It is connected to the Broadband router via an ethernet cable and works fine BUT try as I may by following on-line help, I cannot get a connection via WiFi........Therefore could one of you clever guys out there give me a "step by step" guide to how I proceed please....Many thanks...Telboy

[alfgbt]

unplug the ethernet cable & go in to the control panel, click on network & internet, click on network & sharing centre, & select connect to a network. you should then see your router listed under the name you gave it during set up.Highlite it & click on connect.

[telboy1938]

Followed your advice....When I open the "connect to a network" window I get the message "select a network to connect to"....underneath gives the option of All / Dial-Up / Wireless.........The larger window underneath shows WhiteHart.....security-enabled network plus signal strength ......After highlighting and selecting "connect" I enter the security key ....it searches and then I get the message Windows connot connect to Whitehart. States I have not entered correct key. That of course could be a possibility but I thought I had it correct...Is there a way to check what key I do definately have? I have checked with 3Com and they assure me that the router is compatible with vista and it must be vista that has a problem. I will try again when I know I definately entered the correct key...Thanks for help so far...Telboy