One important point to remember is that ICS (internet connection sharing) is an

absolute no, no and must be disabled for all networking under XP !!!
Reseat the mini-PCI card.* - L2 chassis To reseat the mini-PCI card, follow the
steps below: Locate the smaller of the two removable panels on the bottom of the
computer. Use a small Phillips (#1) to remove the screw. Lift off the cover. Push
outward on the two retaining clips. Once the clips release, the card will pop up at
an angle. Disconnect the wiring harness and carefully pull the card out of its
socket. Reseat the card, following the above steps in reverse order. NOTE: For
additional information regarding how to reseat the mini-PCI card, refer to the
Online User Guide in the resources above. <<<<<< THIS IS THE MAIN BIT
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hard set the media type in Windows. (2000/XP)

To hard set the media type, perform the following steps:

Right-click My Computer. The My Computer menu appears.
Click Manage.
The Computer Management window appears.
Click to choose Device Manager from the list in the left-hand pane.
Click the (+) symbol to the left of Network adapters in the right- hand pane.
Double-click the network adapter. The Network Properties window appears.
Click the Advanced tab.
Change the connection speed (the name of the setting may be different according to
the card manufacturer and/or driver version)
If the hub is a 10/100/1000 auto-switching hub, configure the card for 10Mb.
If the hub is a 1000Mb only hub, configure the card for 1000Mb. If the hub is a
100Mb only hub, configure the card for 100Mb.
If the hub is a 10Mb only hub, configure the card for 10Mb.
Configure the card for half duplex (the name of the setting may be different
according to the card manufacturer and/or driver version.)
Click the Apply button and then click OK.
The Network Properties window closes.
Restart the computer. .... and don't forget to disable ICS !!!!!!!!
Right click My Computer left click on Manage select Services & Applications click
on the + next to it and select Services in the list in the right side of the window
select ICS (its in the long form not short hand like ICS) > right click for
properties and select disable Then click out back to the desktop and restart the
machine GOOD LUCK !!