[dano240]

Thanks for all the replies.

SMG: yeah I've tried re-setting and rebooting but still no good.

Xpod: The device manager says the device is working properly.

Halcyon: I do have a firewall but everything was working fine untill a few days ago and I haven't changed any firewall settings. When the cable is plugged into the back of the Desktop the light is indeed on constantly.

Ntluser: if I connect the laptop directly with the cable instead of using wireless I CAN still connect to the internet.
Would this sugest then that the modem is fine and that the problem lies with the Desktop?

Thanks again,
Dave