ok so i was trying to set up the static ip again but when i enter the ip, the subnet mask,the default gate way and the dns address i get this error "the ip address you have entered for this network adapter is alredy assigned to another adapter 'd link air plus G wireless USB adapter (rev C)'. 'd link air plus G wireless USB adapter (rev C)' is hidden from the network connection folder because it is not physically in the computer. if the same address is assigned to both adapters and they both become active, only one of them will use them. they may result incorrect system configuration.

do you want to enter a different ip address for this adapter in the list of ip addresses in the advance dialoge box?"