Strong Signal; limited connectivity; no ip address

All of a sudden my laptop will not connect to the linksys wrt54g version 6 router. The laptop shows a strong signal but under status shows limited or no connectivity. I downloaded new firmware for the router but still have the problem. I can connect to other wireless networks with no problem so I'm thinking it is the router not my network adapter card. Any suggestions?
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Have you upgraded the firmware on the router....?
Did you reset the router after upgrading the firmware...? If not then, Press and hold the reset button for 30 seconds...Release the reset button...Unplug the power cable from your router, wait for 30 seconds and re-connect the power cable...Now re-configure your router...
As your Internet Service Providor is Cable follow this link .

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how bout try pressing and holding the reset button for 1 min. then turn-off the router and modem. after 5 mins turn the modem back on then the router. if still that doesn't solve the issue. upgrade the firmware of your router. i've just visited the download site of linksys and the latest firmware for this router is 1.01.
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