Connecting to AT&T DSL gateway wirelessly

I'm anxiously awaiting the arrival of my new MacBook Pro. Can't wait to trash my Dell!
I have ordered AT&T DSL with a gateway. Is there any adapter or other equipment that I will need to purchase to connect My laptop to the internet wirelessly in my home?
Thank You!

Not too sure what the Gateway is, but you can probably use an Apple Airport Express or Airport Extreme to create a wireless network.
As I recall, DSL modems will have an ethernet port which you can use to connect to your computer. Alternatively, you can connect the ethernet port to an Airport Express or Airport extreme to create a wireless network. I believe some DSL modems come with a built in ability to create a wireless network, so you want to check exactly what you have.
Good luck!

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http://homecommunity.cisco.com/t5/Wireless-Routers/DSL-and-Wireless-something-isn-t-right/m-p/331539...
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Powr Mac G4 Mac OS X (10.4.2)

I have a quicksilver G4/800 Mhz/80/Gig HD/1 Gig
RAM…and I just got a new ACTIONTEC DSL GATEWAY ROUTER
AGT704WG, I followed all the instructions in trying
to set it up but was unsuccessful in my efforts.
However my pervious modem a WESTELL WIRESPEED DUAL
CONNECT O/35 works just fine, I've contacted my ISP
tech support but I'm more than just a little doubtful
as to their instructions which was "for me to
disconnect my WESTELL modem then hook up the new
modem and then turn off my computer for 24 hours,
then to turn my computer on, which should resolve my
issue."
I'm really not one who believes in magical cures,
which is strangely what their advice sounds like to
me...but if there is anyone here who has an idea as
to what I can do to resolve my problem I'll greatly
appreciate it.
Thanks in advance.
geReg
Powr Mac G4 Mac
OS X (10.4.2)
Well as strange as it sounds the techs where correct...although it didn't take 24 hours I did turn off my computer for a couple of hours and rebooted it followed the instructions with my new DSL modem and it's now working fine.
THANKS

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