How do I connect to the internet with Airport for the first time?

I just got my Airport express and I've been trying to configure it to connect to the internet but it doesn't work and I can't find info on the configurations. I have an ethernet "modem" which I used to connect the cable coming from it to the computer and now I connect it to my Airport. Although the green light is on and in network preferences, it tells me I'm connected to the internet, I can't browse the internet with Safari, etc. I've been trying to find information on how to configure the base station in Airport Admin Utility but there is no specific information. Is there anyone who could help me telling me how to set up the IP adress, if I need one, DHCP, preferences in Airport Admin Utility?? If the ethernet cable is connected to the computer directly I don't need a user ID or anything... It's all setup automatically.

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