Wireless problem (Long)

WEP useless for protecting wireless, switch to WPA2.

What antivirus/spyware firewall software are you running on your laptop if any? That stuff can really cause havoc with internet connections. What versions of windows are we running here? Have you updated the windows with current service packs and patches? Are you using Windows built in wireless connection or the software that came with the wireless cards? I"ve had machine that just refused to to run on windows wireless setup and only worked with their software and vice versa.

I would really like to know if someone OUTSIDE of the house can connect with their laptop with or without issues.