Need to upgrade modem; how to "pre-plan" re-installing WRT54G wired/wireless router

I'm way past overdue to upgrade my modem, and from what I've read in reviews, getting a combo modem/router doesn't seem to be the best thing to do as far as reliability & range issues. So, I want to upgrade my modem & then use the same router/access point I currently have. However, I've read of other users having problems accessing the control panel after connecting to a new modem....so want to know what information I need to have before I start this project.
Does this mean I'm going to have to basically start back at the beginning and set up my home network all over again?
I'm pretty tech-savy...but I don't do it enough to really start the project & see where it takes me.....I don't have the TIME! LOL!
Thanks for any help/advice anyone can offer!
Jane
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It will really depend on the type of settings that your ISP would put on the new modem. If the configuration of the new modem would be the same with the old one, then there is no need for you to do any changes on the router. Just plug in the new modem, perform a powercycle by unplugging the power cord of the modem and router and it should work. However, if it doesn't, what you can do is to reset the router and reconfigure it. The following links would help you reconfigure the router after a reset.
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