Help with WRT54G and CenturyTel DSL

I'm hoping someone can help me out.  I'm trying to set up a WRT54G with DSL service from Century Telephone.
I'm running Windows XP and have been using this DSL service for several years without a router, so I know I can connect reliably.  I've connected my desktop directly to the router (e.g. wired connection) and I've double and triple checked connections and know they are secure and correct.
I ran the setup CD, and it could not find an Internet connection.  I went through all the normal steps - powering down everything, restarting.  No dice.  I downloaded Easty Answer ID 2210 from Linksys about setting up PPPoE DSL connections and followed all instructions - still no luck.  I downloaded latest firmware for router, tried again - no luck.   When I check router's status page, I see no connection and get error message "Cannot get IP address from PPPoE server".
Then contacted CentryTel tech service to see if they had any suggestions.  They helped me set up a bridge connection through the router - but that just demonstrates the Internet conneciton is available and there isn't a wiring problem.  Spent about an hour on line with Linksys tech support, but he wasn't able to diagnose the problem and then the connection was dropped on his end.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks.
Mark

It is so nice to read that others are having the same problems - misery loves company.
I used to have Comcast, but moved and switched to DSL.  I have never had problems like the ones I have experienced since switching, and have not had luck with either CenturyTel or Linksys customer service.
I have the same issue - so we fiddled with the IP address and were able to get one computer on wireless.  However, we have three computers in the house - but the other two can't get on the Internet wirelessly.  Can multiple computers use the wireless connection after you've changed the IP address for one?  It doesn't seem to work for us, despite multiple calls to help desks (Linksys told us it was a problem with our laptop maker; however, we never had issues with this particular computer going on wireless at the old house.)
Any help for WRT54TG/CenturyTel (or any DSL)/multiple computers is greatly appreciated!
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