Please, please, please help me (Networking problem)

[Ringr]

I am seriously on the razor's edge right now. I am more pissed off than I have ever been before, I'm trying not to display my anger in my post because I need help urgently.

Problem:
I have a Linksys WRT54G, which is currently routed using this computer.

• The 'CISCO Systems' image is lit up as orange (I don't know what that means)
• The power indicator is lit up and green.
• The WLAN indicator is lit up and green.
• Ethernet port #1 is lit up and green (this computer)
• The internet indicator is lit up and green

Additionally...

• My PCI card is compatible with my router.
• All drivers are installed.
• All antennas are connected.
• WEP/WPA disabled.
• SSID broadcast enabled.
• Both my router and PCI card are brand new and in immaculate condition

The computers WERE on different stories before, but now I've put them about 5 feet away from each other and still no luck. :/

My PCI card can't find my router or get any signal, I don't know what to do. I have never networked before and I am pretty much lost. Please help, I will send a few bucks (via Paypal) to the first person that can help me out.
I AM DESPERATE. :/

 

[Kate]

So you are using a Ethernet cable between the PC and the router right.
Do you know the router IP address and did you ping it to see if you have connectivity ?

 

[Ringr]

1) You're correct.
2) I just pinged it like you said, and I received a responce.

 

[Kate]

OK so if you are able to ping the router it means your network is OK... am I missing something ?
Sorry but I am not sure about the symptoms: you are saying the network can't find the router... do you want to connect via cable or stay wireless ?
Are you able to browse the Net ?
If you think you have a DNS problem try with an IP: 131.84.1.168

 

[LeetPCUser]

Andy PM me. I have that same router at home and have anywhere between 3-5 computers on it at a time. I know it was very difficult to get setup and now I have mastered it.