My laptop runs great with vista & sky internet. If the router is already powered on, I can boot up the lappy and it automatically connects wirelessly to my isp etc.

Now if I forget to turn on the router if its been off for a while and boot up the lappy THEN switch on the router the lappy will simply not pick up the sky wireless.  Ive tried all the connect disconnect settings etc, ive tried the diagnose feature but it wont find it until I power down the lappy and restart it with the router already on..........So whos gonna give me the answer to this daft problem.

thanks sweet people

Dan

anyhow, i have checked the router, the ssid is enabled,as is network discovery in the services.

If I try to manually connect after booting up the lappy if i forgot to switch on the router it simply does not find it, nor is the network showing... its a bit odd.  I will say over the months I play about with the services turning items on and off to try and speed up vista a bit.Maybe I shut off a service too many? to stop it finding a late powering up router?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!