knoppix/debian 3.6 and PRISM Wifi - cant get to save config

I have recently installed Knoppix a multitude of times in the past 3 days (10 times to be precise)...

I have installed a dual boot with XP Pro.
3 partitions
1 - Linux swap
2 - Linux
3 - WinXP

i have done the apt-get update and apt-get upgrade so I htink I have the most recent stuff.

The system boots into the Xwindows or KDE whatever But Every time I boot its the same...

I have to run KNOPPIX > Network/Internet > Network card configuration
I run it for eth0 (wireless card)
choose DHCP - that fails giving error
Operation failed.
Failed.
Hit return to exit.

I hit return, then I type in a terminal window

Code:

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iwconfig eth0 key xxxxxxxxxxx
iwconfig eth0 essid "Network Name"
pump -i eth0

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and it works...

Can I save this somewhere.... I'm a bit of a noob at this...

I'm running on an Advent 7036 laptop:

Code:

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CPU              Intel® Pentium® 4 2.60 GHz 
Memory            512 MB DDR SODIMM (2 x 256MB Modules) 
Hard Drive        40 GB Hitachi Travelstar 
CD / DVD Drive    HL-DT-ST DVD-RW GWA-4040N 
Video            nVidia® GeForce™ FX Go 5300 
Sound Card        Realtek AC'97 audio 
Modem            Intel® 537EA 
Network Card      Realtek 8139 / 180X (Onboard) 
Network Card      Prism® 3890 802.11g wireless

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Many Thanks in advance.... I have screwed up the installation sooooo many times I thought better to ask now :)

regards
Ken