Why do I get "can't access device" message while using Safari?

I am traveling in Mexico with my friend who has a Sony Vaio running Vista. I have a white MacBook (early 2008) running OS X 10.5.6. We choose hotels offering wireless internet, and my friend has no trouble anywhere, where I have trouble everywhere. BIG disappointment, since I'm always bragging on Apple. I have the feeling I my have done something dumb with the internet connection utility in "System Preferences"- could that be it?
Some questions about what has been happening:
A) why does "internet" (the utility in sys pref) sometimes tell me that I am connected when Safari says I am not?
B) Other times it tells me I'm not connected when Safari is the process of connecting successfully.
C) Why does it say I need a password when I don't? THIS IS THE MOST CONSISTENT MISTAKE IT MAKES
D)When I do need a password it often says "password invalid" when I type correct one.
E) I get "could not open communication device" WHILE Apple.com is actually loading! and even after I have been using it for 5 or so minutes.
Finally, if I have to re-install Safari, can I do it on line? (provided I can get on line).

Try resetting the App Store.
App Store Reset       Learned from Old Toad

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