Linksys, iMac and a dell windows based laptop

I have a new iMac and a Lindsys wireless router (WRT54GS) that is there for use of my work Dell Laptop that is windows based.
When I but the cable directly into the mac, I get internet service through Comcast. But when I go through the router, I can't connect. Yesterday it worked through the Dell PC, but once I set-up the mac, it doesn't. My laptop recognizes the router, but since it's not connecting, I can't sign on to work stuff.
Does the router need to be reconfigured to recognize the mac? Hopefully this is a simple fix. Thanks to anyone who can help me!!!

I've read a number of posts regarding the use of
192.168.1.1 in the browser. Can you do this if
you're not connected to the internet?
Yes, you can connect directly to the router, even if you do not have an internet connection. You said you have a wrt54GS router. You need to get the latest firmware for that model which is 1.51.0 to solve your Mac problem. You probably have firmware 1.50.9 which has the same problem as firmware version 1.01.0 for the model wrt54G (ver 5 or 6). Just download the firmware to your desktop (You can do that with your Mac - just connect directly to the modem for the download, then reconnect to the router with an ethernet cable.) To upgrade the firmware, enter 192.168.1.1 in your browser (Safari works fine). If it asks for a username and password, leave the username blank and enter admin as the password. Then find the upgrade routine, point it at the downloaded firmware and upgrade. Note, you do not need to expand the firmware file, just download and point the upgrade routine at it. Make sure the upgrade is not interrupted as you can brick your router if you do - that's why you use an ethernet connection to the router. You may need to reset the router once or twice after upgrading.

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