Thanks for your reply, vicw926a4.
Basically, I connect to a wifi network (one that I KNOW is up and running and functioning perfectly). When I get connected, the wifi icon shows up on the notification bar to show that I am connected. When I check in wifi settings, it also shows I'm successfully connected.
However, when I try to open a webpage in Dolphin...it acts as if there is no internet connection at all. The page never loads. If I try to sign in to Skype, it says it cannot access my data network. And so and so forth for other apps that require internet access.
When I disconnect from wifi and my 3G starts again...I can connect to internet/skype with ease and with no problems at all.
I just don't get it