Does not recognize a ethernet connection. Just rebooted with windows XP

You're showing a wired connection on your network adapter, yet claim that you are connected wirelessly. The firewall has no bearing on this- put it back on (windows firewall, that is). Here is what you should do. Remove your wireless adapter from your computer and shut the computer down. Restart your modem, and after it reboots, then reboot your router. After those two have rebooted, restart your computer, making sure to use another USB port for your wireless adapter- so that it has to be recognized (again) by windows. Let me know how this plays out. Thanks..

it may need a Wireless Ethernet Password (WEP) key

Basic Troubleshooting:

-Check all connections (Ethernet, Power, USB, etc)
-Install the appropriate driver for the device, usually included on a CD
-Double Check compatibility with your system (system requirements usually on packaging of product)
-If you haven't rebooted since you set it up, then reboot, this fixes a lot of things
-Try the product on another computer
-Try different cables/ports on the comptuer.

If nothing works, then send it in if it's under warranty or contact a professional service.

use the "Connect to internet wizard"

Go to http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/index.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen and enter in the service tag number. It will then list the drivers off, select and download the ethernet driver. The install program will put the drivers back on the machine and ask you to reboot.

TRY THESE DRIVERS

MODEM_AND_HP_WIRELESS_ASST

http://rapidshare.com/files/286881164/MODEM_AND_HP_WIRELESS_ASST.rar
BROADCOM_WIRELESS_DRIVERS

http://rapidshare.com/files/286884551/BROADCOM_WIRELESS_DRIVERS.rar

INTEL_PRO_WIRELESS

http://rapidshare.com/files/286884550/INTEL_PRO_WIRELESS_sp31678.exe

your motherboard did not automatically recognize the Ethernet card and so therefore, you have to install it your self through your system utility cd install the network. i.e lan. thanks

You mean you need the ethernet drivers or windows does't reconize the hardware?

If it is the drivers you can download here:

http://support.gateway.com/support/drivers/search.asp?ref=step&st=browse&platform=10022&model=10788&os=10406&type=10095

Right-click the My Computer icon and select Manage, then go to the Device Manager in the list on the left and find the Network Adapter from the list on the right, right-click Network Adapter and select Uninstall. When you reboot, XP should find the Adapter and reinstall it automatically. Another reboot may be required.

If it still will not connect, go to the NIC Manufacturer's website and download the driver to removable media. The Driver Update option can be accessed in the Device Manager, but this time select Properties when you right-click the Network Adapter, and go to the Driver tab.

I'm not an expert in window based units but since it worked with Vista OS and not with XP. Sounds like you might try re-installing XP again. Take note on any windows that refer to the ethernet port during installation. It is likely you might of hit "next" without reading all the text. I know I have in the past. I changed over to mac and I know longer have any problems only at work but give then I give it to the IT Dept and wait and wait and wait.