I can access the router, infact I am the only person who can since the password is not written down and is only known to me.
I did take all the security down that I put in place to make doubly sure it is not the router the only thing I did not take down was the AVG on the laptop. From a personal point of view it is not the end of the world if the laptop cant access the internet via the network but it is frustrating from a techinical point of view, I like finding out why things dont work and get them working / offer suggestions to people who can get it working. It is the software tester in me. I may not be arround much over the next few days as it is back to work next week.