Adding wireless laptop

I have the WRT54GS with one Dell XP SP3 a Gateway Vista SP2 and a wireless HP XP SP3 connected in a home network. I was unable to add my daughter's Dell Vista laptop during her last visit. She uses a wireless Linksys at her home. I use WPA Personal, & TRIP for security. Her laptop could see my network but NOT connect. I would appreciate a solution, Thanks.

Have you enable wireless mac filter on your router? this might prevent the computer from connecting.
Also check for the vista's adapter if it support WPA security.

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