I've set up a wireless network using a Netgear WPN824, and so far I've got the router configured, and a desktop computer connected via wireless. Everyting ok.

When trying to connect up my Sony Vaio laptop however, all I get when trying to connect to the network is a text box with a scrolling line, and the message "waiting for the network" Nothing else happens. The network is detected, but that's as far as it goes.

Half a dozen messages to the Netgear technical services helpline gets me nowhere. Either they don't know, or they won't say what the "waiting for network" message indicates, and they've offered no solution. So, I'm asking for help via this forum.

Prior to the Netgear, I had everything working with an SMC Barricade router, except that it would only allow one computer at a time to access the internet - hance the change of routers. I thought there was some kind of restriction with the SMC, and their technical help was about as much use as Netgear's.

Does anyone know what the problem might be - perhaps a manual change of laptop configuration settings is required - as I really need both computers to access the internet at the same time.

Alternatively, if I go back to the SMC, how do I get dual computer access ?

Many thanks

Ron