Wireless network has CONSTANT activity??​?

T61 dual boot, XP Pro (working fine) and Windows 7 Pro (working fine all but annoying wireless issue).  All seems to be well...except for the small green wireless activity light CONSTANTLY flashing in my face.  I can't see to figure out what the constant activity is all about.  No updates downloading...drivers are all up-to-date.
Anyone have a suggestion?

This addresses the issue:
http://www.dicianno.org/blog/2008/09/30/your-wireless-network-has-been-compromis ed/

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