Airport no longer recognizes dsl, defaults to ehternet.

Recently airport extreme defaulted to connect to the internet via ethernet instead of the dsl modem. I have tried to reset using admin. Here it is set for dsl. Howver in internet connection it shows connect to the internet via ethernet. End result is I cannot connect using airport. I cannot find where to change the configuration to earthlink dsl. Options listed show modem, built-in ethernet or AOL dsl. Looking to be pointed in the right direction.
Imac   Mac OS X (10.3.3)  

Fred first welcome to the discussions.
It maybe that I am having one of those OLD moments.
Let me see if I can help.
If you go to your Apple and click and then choose System Preferences and next choose Network. The box will open and give you 3 choices.
Airport (Wireless)
Built In Ethernet ( Hardwired with Cat 5 or 6 Cable)
Internal Modem ( Dial-up)
To have a wireless connection, you must also have a Wireless Router.
Your Internet Service Provider furnishes you with one of several different Modems, or at additional charge some offer a combined Modem Router.
The typical set-up is your ISP's Modem will be connected to the WAN port of your Wireless Router. This enables you to get a wireless connection.
In the Network Settings your type of connection must have the green dot highlighted and at the top of the list. To get it to the top is drag your choice to the top of the list.
Otherwise if you only have your ISP's modem you can only connect with and ETHERNET CABLE (Hardwired) unless you have a Wireless Router or a Modem Router combined.
http://www.apple.com/support/airport/
This link has all of the information you need.
Good Luck Don

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