Cisco E1000/ Westel Model 327W with DSL connection

Question

I have a Westel model 327W for my DSL service.  I received it from my internet provider (Bellsouth). I recently purchased a Cisco E1000 router for what I though was a easy connect. For two days off and on I have tried to connect them but I have not been able. I'm not very computer smart but I do know the basics. I have managed to cripple one desktop and a laptop that had wireless or ethernet to the point the system tells me they are not equiped with wireless cards and my wireless range on the computer I'm typing on is about 5 feet.  Can someone explain to me how to connect the Westel DSL to the Cisco router.

Answer 1

The Cisco Connect software comes with the Linksys Wireless-N (E/EA - Series) routers that let you manage your network easier. For the setup process, you need to perform the following:
i.   Verify that there is an active Internet connection between the computer and modem
ii. Setting up the router using Cisco Connect
QUICK TIPS:
The router’s power adapter needs to be plugged to your router and into an available power outlet.
If using a wired connection, the first Ethernet cable needs to be plugged to the computer’s LAN port into any of the router’s blue numbered Ethernet ports.
The second Ethernet cable should be plugged to the modem’s Internet port and the other end into the router’s yellow Internet port.
Ensure that you have no firewall enabled that may prevent the router from being detected.
Here is the link for setting up a Linksys router with DSL Internet service: http://www6.nohold.net/Cisco2/ukp.aspx?vw=1&docid=20ee1457387f40178cd5f41d4b585db4_3687.xml&pid=80&r...