I have a similar problem. Just received my Dell laptop with built in
wireless card that according to Dell has a compatability issue with Vista.
They expect a new driver to solve the problem in about two weeks, but I
cannot wait that long as I need the laptop to go out of town next week.
Trying to find a solution before then. Cannot connect to internet with
wireless, even though the signal strength is Excellent.

Paul S

"SusieQ" wrote:

> I just bought a new computer with Windows Vista installed. My internet
> connection is DSL through a 2Wire gateway with one wireless and one usb
> adapter. For some reason the internet connection comes up when I start up
> the computer, the wireless adapter indicates its working, the device manager
> says its working properly, but about 30 minutes or so it stops the internet
> connection. I never had a problem like this with my XP or ME operating
> systems. I'm ready to return the whole darn thing to the store and have a
> system built where I don't have to have this operating system. Does anyone
> have any suggestions?