I have  WRT54G Wireless Router on my main computer (VISTA...

I have  WRT54G Wireless Router on my main computer (VISTA) and I am trying to set up A Linksys Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter (WUSB54G) on my other computer (XP). It is all setup, however I am getting the message "You are connected to the access point, but the Internet cannot be found."   To further complicate the issue, when I check the IPCONFIG on the XP computer, I get back some weird IP address that is outside my router's network, even though I'm using DHCP.
I know the router is working - my laptop associates through the wireless network with no problem, and I can access the network printer that is also wired to the router.  The problem seems to be in the configuration of the old XP computer with the new WUSB54G adapter.

Try following settings ....
Uninstall the drivers for the Adapter from start >> All programs ....
>> Insert the Setup CD in the cd drive>> Click on Exit when the
Linksys welcome screen appears>>Click on start. Unplug & replug adapter ...>> There should be a "" Found New Hardware Wizard ""
that pops up on your screen>> Click on “Install software
automatically “, and then click on next. Once the installation is
complete>> Right click on the wireless network connection icon in the
system tray besides the clock >>Click on view wireless networks and
then connect to your network name.

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