PC doesn't connect to internet.

I have a wireless network set up at home from my Apple Extreme Base station with no problem to both wireless Macs and a Dell Inspiron 5160. I just purchased a Dell XPS M170 and it see's network and says it's connected but hangs and does not connect to internet. Hourglass comes up every 10-15secs like somethings trying to happen. Thanks for any help.

Are you using any form of wireless security?
Accessing a Airport Network with a Windows XP PC or laptop (with XP SP2)
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Accessing a Airport Network with a Windows XP PC or laptop (with XP SP1)
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