Hi guys,

Please bare with me, I'm pretty computer illiterate. I have a Dell desktop my job gave me to set up at home (Windows XP). I can't get it to read my wireless network. I'm USING my laptop on the wireless right now, so I know I doubt it's my router. On the desktop, it lets me connect but gives me the message "Network Cable Unplugged" and will not allow me online. I've googled a few phrases and tried a few different things on forums I found, but I haven't been able to get it to work. I tried different combinations of enabling/disabling the LAN connections and restarting my computer and the router.

My available "Lan or High-Speed Internet" choices under my Network Connections are:
Local Area Connection 2
Cisco Systems VPN Adapter
Local Area Connection
Intel(R) Pro/100 VE Network

I saw on a few different sites where people were telling others to look for "Wireless Connection" choices, but I only have "Lan or High-Speed Internet" connection choices in my Network Connections... is that different?

Any other SUGGESTIONS?

Thanks in advance!You need to tell us if the desktop computer has a wireless connection. The model number of the computer would be a big help. Many desktop computers do not have a built-in wireless. If so, you have to buy on e. The USB 802.11 type work good in most home networks.

In most of the USA you can get a Wireless adapter even from a department store.
Wireless at Wallmart.
Can you RUN a ethernet cable from the desktop to the router? That would be the simplest and CHEAPEST solution, but it's not always practical. If not there are wireless USB ethernet adapters that would be easy to set up.

Since the PC came from work, the odds are that it was on a wired network and does not have a wireless connection built in.Quote

Local Area Connection 2
Cisco Systems VPN Adapter