Ok here's the situation, I've got a laptop that refuses to connect to the INTERNET.

If you plug in a direct connection to a router it sometimes connects for about 5mins before losing its IP address.

If you try wireless it detects a range of networks and apparently connects to them, however the internet doesn't work. I suspect that the problem is software rather than hardware but other than that I’ve got nothing. Anyone else have any ideas?

(This is so much fun, just like trying to set up a network on Win98)
what is the make and model of the laptop and what operating system?
Operating system: Windows XP SP2 (It's legal so no need for SP3)

Brand: Toshiba SATELLITE Pro L100

Model No. PSLA4E

Wireless FCC ID: PPD-AR5BMB5 (I think)Are you successful using the internet with any other computer connected through the same "router" (router/switch?)?Yeah its just the laptop, and its with any router/modem I tryI'd try re-installing the laptop MBoard drivers...
Have you ever been able to connect? How old is your laptop?Don't worry now I've fixed it, it was one of the most ridiculous reason ever... The laptop had a disable wireless hotkey and I only realised this after I reinstalled the drivers (which re-enabled wifi) and looked at the keyboard.

Stay TUNED for more retarded QUESTIONS and Answers.Good going....Don't worry, things like those happen to everyone.