>>>>>>Is it not connecting to your WiFi at all, or does that work but not the internet?
>>>>>
>>>>>it does not even get an IP address
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>>>>Do you have DHCP enabled on your router, and are you sure it's allowing enough people to connect to it?
>>>yes
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>>Is it an encrypted connection?
>no linksys is straight out of the box. I live in the woods no nearby neighbors

hmmm...
Well my pocket PC isn't the same model, but I actually have a to go turn on the wifi radio part of it, then connect - in other words, just trying to connect with mine doesn't actually turn the wifi gizmo on.
My linksys router was setup to only allow 5 or 6 users... I know I asked before but you're SURE it's setup to handle the additional user? WM5 + Linksys - done it a zillion times so I know it's possible. I just hope your new device isnt a lemon.