Thanks for that but it turns out my wireless router must be fried as I can get access by plugging directly into the network point plumbed into the apartment (should have tried this first !!)....I have a wifi router plugged in my room point, have reset it but zip and it is piping hot so looks like its routed its last megabit !!....
I'm sure you can guess the next question....best place to get a cheap wireless router ?
Many thanks