[embraman]

I recently upgraded to Virgin's XL broadband was sent a new modem and router.

I changed the modem first and all was well.

Then I swapped my old Netgear router for the new one. And that's when my problems started.

Setting up the router with was fine. I used the same SSID and security as with the old router, to avoid changing all the wireless devices in the house.

There's an ethernet link to my desktop PC which is working fine.

The wireless bridge I use for the Xbox connected up with no problems.

The Wii connected with no problems.

My son's iPOD touch connected with no problems.

What will not connect is my laptop. The Netgear wireless card just won't connect to the router. I've tried swapping with a linksys wireless adaptor that I have. Same result.

When I use the wireless bridge from the Xbox with the laptop, it connects to the router just fine - so it obviously isn't the laptop itself.

No doubt I am missing something obvious and will be kicking myself when I realise what it is. Nevertheless, all suggestions as to why the laptop isn't connecting up will be gratefully received.