Wireless network is bust!Do i need to bridge connections?

[Sasha]

Ok, my wireless network is still buggered.(Im on my downstairs pc).Do i need to bridge connections?I have tried to get the config right but it still doesnt seem to work!I detect the wireless network(linksys)and is receiving bytes but wont let me open up a web page etc.It is a new connection(set up yesterday)and that wireless network it running on two pc's(my pc and bro's)but how do i get it to "bridge connections"it says the ip address is invalid on the bridge connections properties!I have not configured it "obtain ip address automatically"but it still int working.When i do "run " then type cmd. then i type "ipconfig"It shows only two address
Autoconfiguration ... (then the ip address)
Subnet mask .... 255.255.255.000
!What needs to be done so i can get on the net!

[brad]

Could you explain your exact setup?
Are you using a Router?
Broadband or Dial-up?
Operating Systems of each?
brad

[Sasha]

im using a wireless linksys router,its broadband and both operating systems are windows xp

[brad]

Ok...Does the Main Computer that's wired directly to the Router, with the Cat 5 network cable or USB, access the Internet alright?
brad

[Sasha]

the main computer is connected wireless as well.It says on the pc upstairs that its recieving bytes, but i cant access the net.Iwas wondering about this thing called "Netwrok bridge".I need to get this sorted tonight for my buiness.

[Sasha]

sorry it is connected to the main computer!

[brad]

So, your Main Computer is connected to the Router with a cable?
It (Main Computer) is connecting to the Internet?
brad

[Sasha]

Yes my main computer is connected to the router and yes it is connected to the internet.This is very urgent seeing as clients will be emailing soon.Please may someone help me out here!

[brad]

Take it easy...You need to give us accurate details...........
If they're sending mail then access it on the Computer that's connected.
The other Computer's Lan settings (TCP/IP) should be set to "Obtain an IP address automatically".
Then reboot and if it still doesn't connect go to Start / Run / Type: cmd Click "Ok" / Type ipconfig /release Press "Enter". Now Type ipconfig /renew Press "Enter".
Now try IE on that Computer.
brad