Windows does not recognize my Nano.  Is it broken or do I need to reset it.

I used to have iTunes on a different computer than I use now and haven't tried to connect the nano for several months. Now the new computer does not even recognize my Nano (for example, when I run the iPod updater). When I try to connect, I get the 'unrecognized device' error message, then no subsequent recognition. If I try to connect my regular iPod, that works fine. So the issue seems to be with the Nano. Is there a way I can (a) test to make sure it's a Nano problem and (b)fix it without having to send it in for service?
Thanks for the help.

I have everything working on wireless right now without difficulty. I ran a test with the G4 back on the ethernet and the rest of my machines would not connect. So I tried various channels and no success.
I get a lot more speed on the G4 when it is hardwired versus the Airport b card in it so I was hoping this was a compatible setup
It sounds from your answer that this arrangement should work.
I bought this AEBS from Apple's refurb page a year or so ago. I wonder if this was the condition that caused it to need to be rebuilt in the first place...

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