Ok, I disabled the encryption on a whim (tried it cause the one page I read where the guy had the same problem where he couldnt get a DHCP connection with the same model router I'm using said that it was the encryption that was knocking him out), and I was able to connect with the laptop and card without any problems (as a matter of fact, I'm using it as we speak). Now, find out how to have the encryption AND be able to connect...

Don't know if its a router issue, or if the card is trying to use 64 bit encryption (the Gold is supposed to be switchable, but dunno if thats automatic or manual)