laptop internet connection issues?

[Bassman1]

Troubleshoot network connection problems: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windo...n-problems

Troubleshoot Internet connection problems: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windo...n-problems

Would suggest you connect wired to the router using a cat 5 Ethernet cable and ping the IP/TCP address: How to Ping an IP Address ; http://www.ehow.com/video_4978447_ping-ip-address.html

How to reset Internet Protocol (TCP/IP): http://support.microsoft.com/kb/299357

The wireless USB adapter should work and you should not have to uninstall or reinstall the adapter software this would be a set up problem, check your settings and set up buy reading the user guide on the software CD for using and setting up the wireless USB adapter.