Can't access IE after loading WinXP on new drive

After replacing the HD in my IBM T40 and loading Windows XP, I am unable to connect to the Internet. I have confirmed the Internet is accessible via my desktop (using the same cable connected to the T40).

I was able to connect to the Internet with the old drive in my T40, until the drive finally froze up. When I bought the T40 used, it came with a CD labeled Windows XP Professional SP-1, which I used to load the WinXP on the new drive.

I have the Home Page set to http://www.google.com.

When I execute IE, I get "The page cannot be displayedâ€

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Jim

 

In windows XP
You check where are you losing connection
Goto Start->Run->type

msinfo32
and hit enter

Click on tools
Click on Net diagnostics

In the New Window (Net diagnostics)
Check all the boxes except Verbose
and click on Save option
then click on Scan Now and it will give a report where is it failing