Hi Claudia, I had similar problems using a laptop, verizon dsl and a linksys router. After many calls to tech support and a variety of suggested solutions (the connection would sometimes be there and other times not) the one that worked was replacing the Linksys Wireless-B router. I've had no problems in the months since the switch. Hope this helps, Izzy When I click on the Wireless Network > Connection icon in the task bar, my system says and shows that I am > connected, but when I try to connect to Internet Explorer I don't -------------------------------------------------------------------- Izzy Gesell MSEd, CSP, Organizational Alchemist "Transforming thinking from commonplace to exceptional." 413-586-2634 (Voice), 413-585-0407 (Fax) email:izzy at izzyg.com, www.izzyg.com Author: "Playing Along: 37 Group Learning Activities Using Improv." Co-Author: "Humor Me: America's Best Humorists on the Power of Laughter" Contributor: " IAF Group Facilitators Handbook"