thanks for all the advice, i tried switching off the phone, trying loads of different setting and just keeps dropping well know i cant access the net is sticks on acquiring address. Its at all times of the night so Ive decided im going to get a wireless router tommorow , this is just too annoying bought a laptop to stop the arguing over the pc and I still cant access the internet. thanks for your help ive been reading about which router to buy on this site you guys are a smart lot!