Can't get pass "Internet connection" on Setup wizard for new Linksys WRT54g router

Hello everyone.
Well, I just bought (today) a Linksys WRT54G wirelss router and wile going through the Setup portion of the wizard (part of the installation of the EasyLink Advisor application), after I connect all the cables (in proper order) it tries to establish an Internet connection but comes back saying that no Internet connection is present. I tried powering off and umplugging the Verizon Westell modem I have but it still says the same thing. I even tried to get the set up completed with two other verizon modems I have but just can't get pass checking for Internet connection.
My ISP is Verizon and I use just a regular DSL connection using a Westell VersaLink model 327W.
Is there anything I need to do to get this going? I mean, the set up CD shows how to hook up the cables and everything so it really is not that hard but right after the "hook up the cable" portion it check for an Internet connection and that's were I get stuck.
Any help will be appreciated.

Your problem is that the Westel "modem" is actually a "modem-router", and it uses the same 192.168.1.x address space as the WRT54G.
The ideal solution is to place the Westell into "bridge" mode. This will convert it to a true modem (all router features are turned off). I assume you are using PPPoE (if this is not correct, please let me know). If so, then you will need to setup the WRT54G to do your PPPoE login, when the Westell is set to bridge mode. Also note that you must first disconnect the Westell from the WRT54G and from the Internet, before you attempt to place the Westell into bridge mode.
An alternate solution is to leave the Westell as is, disconnect it from the WRT54G, then login to the WRT54G and change the "Local IP address" to 192.168.2.1 , then reconnect your system. In this case, the Westell will do your PPPoE login, and the WRT54G will be set to "Internet connection type" of "DHCP - automatic". If all you do is browse the web, do some emails, and basic stuff, this setup will probably work OK. If you are planning more complicated stuff (Internet gaming with port forwarding, video conferencing, etc.) then be sure to use the "bridge" mode described above.

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