Trying to reconnect an XP computer to wireless network.

Have an XP computer that was previously using my Time Capsule--wireless network. The XP had to be recovered with recovery discs b/c of virus. Since the recovery I can't use the wireless network on that computer. The network appears in the list but when I try to connect I get a message that tells me Windows is unable to connect to the selected network. Network may no longer be in range (which it is..all bars are green) refresh and try again. Any suggestions?

The TC does not conform to SMB network standards.
Change the name so it has no spaces and is pure alphanumeric..both TC name and wireless name. I also recommend manually setting to N and set channels manually.
If you do not get full ip address and gateway plus dns or the values are wrong, make sure you have downloaded the very latest driver from the wireless card manufacturer.. ie if Intel download the driver direct from Intel.. also you need to be on SP3 with all the updates.

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