Wireless Cardbus - Tecra 9100

Hi,
I have just re-installed XP with SP2 on to my 9100, and have downloaded the various drivers from the Toshiba web site and even gone to the Intel web site and got specific Chipset Drivers, most things working now.
But main problem is the internal Wireless card is not working fully, it is seen by XP and can connect to my Wireless router using WEP Key etc. but it will not pick up a DHCP address, and if I statically configure an IP address in I can not ping anything (loopback ping works), the fixed Ethernet port works fine.
I've also got an external PCMCIA Wireless card which behaves in the exact same way. So the thing in common I can see is the TI PCI-1410/ToPIC100 Cardbus Controllers, they are using Microsoft Generic Drivers, does anyone know where I can get any updated drivers for them? TI web site is no help! Or have any other suggestions? (I dont have the Recovery CD!)
Many Thanks,
Trent.
P.S. Can't get Display Hot Key driver to work either.

Hi
First of all you should install the chipset utility from the Toshiba website and not from the Intel website because Toshiba recommend to install the drivers from the Toshiba download area.
If you install the OS manually (not from the Recovery CD) so it is very important that you will install the Toshiba stuff in the right order.
After installing the Windows and the SP2 you should install the chipset driver from the Toshiba website and the common modules. After this installation you can install graphic driver, sound driver, etc.
Please also check the Microsoft SP2 update informations on the website.
About you wireless issue: In my opinion its a router issue because both wireless cards cant pic the DHCP address. Well, nevertheless the TCP/IP protocol should be set to automatically and please check if the Windows wireless configuration is enabled.
I would also recommend to disable the encryption and then to try the connectivity.

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