Internet connection

I am not able to connect to the internet. When I go to the control panel and
the connection and right click>status>support>repair connection I get an
error message that says "Windows could not finish repairing the problem
because the following action could not be completed: failed to query the
TCP/IP settings of the connection: cannot proceed". It shows no IP, subnet
mask etc listed. I have a Gateway 400 TVS notebook, Windows XP Pro, Intel
(R) PRO/100 VE, Ethernet 802.3 (the device manageer says the ethernet card is
working), Rangemax 240 wireless router (I have 2 oterh computerrs on the
network that are working fine). I have tried unplugginf the router and
plugging back in. Also, I did disconnect the cale from the router and tried
plugging it directly into the computer. I thought I had a bad ethernet card
but it says it is working so I am perplexed - any help would be much
appreciated.
Steve


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