Installing ATT modem & Airport Extreme

I just subscribed to ATT DSL and only have instructions to connect phone line, modem and computer. ATT won't give tech support unless you have their wireless Gateway. Can someone tell me how I connect what cables to what/where to the modem, computer and Airport Extreme. As you can tell I am not savvy to all this tech stuff.
Thanks for our help.
Joanne

Download Apple's Designing Airport Networks document. Page 24 has a prettier picture than I can draw.
Disconnect and power down your DSL modem. Then, connect all the cables, turn everything "on" and run Airport Utility if necessary to ensure everything's configured properly.
Here are a couple more guides to peruse in case everything doesn't go swimmingly:
Airport Quick Assist
Airport Troubleshooting Guide

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