Yeah, inordinate payment delays are pretty much the rule with workers' comp in Canada too. Sometimes I think these frustrating delays are intentional.
I didn't get around to properly setting the wireless access today, but will use your suggestions tomorrow. At least I know I have a proper driver.
Yeah, those people don't actually care that we have bills to pay.
As for the wireless, I'd highly suggest that you start with turning off all encryption and try to establish a connection on open system. Wireless can be a bit frustrating in Linux thanks to the hardware folks refusing to release proper Linux driver modules. If you get it to work that way then try your encryption.