VISTA Lan Connection Problem

I'm having trouble connection to the internet from my laptop (running
vista). I am connecting through a cable modem (no router).

The modem is working correctly. I can access the internet through my
desktop (running xp) and playstation.

I've tried everything I can think of (I've disabled then enabled the
local area connection). I've run diagnostics-- shut down and reset the
modem--- rebooted the computer-- removed freeware that I installed that
may cause an incompatibility problem.

When I reboot I only have local access only-- if I configure my LAN it
says the device is working properly (Broadcom 802.1 1b/g WLAN). When I
try to repair the connection-- i receive a dns error-- then the icon on
the bottom right hand corner of the screen suggested I have an internet
connection--but when I try to connect to the internet it reverts back to
"local access only."

I've also tried ipconfig /flushdns ... and also changing to an open
dns.

I'm not running off the battery--it is plugged into a wall outlet.

Any ideas?
Note that I have a limited knowledge of computers--- But i've spent a
lot of time searching online for possible solutions.


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