New dsl modem; existing Airport Network

I'm trying to replace the dsl modem I rent monthly from Centurylink with a DSL router I own. I already have a functioning Airport (AEBS) wireless network. Can I simply unplug the current modem that I'm using and plug in the modem I own? I want the network to just stay the same. Just to be clear: I have a functioning DSL modem and Airport Network. Can I swap out one modem for a new one without having to reconfigure anything?

Maybe ...
Anytime you change networking hardware, it is always a good idea to perform a complete power recycle of your networking components.
I would recommend that you do the following as a minimum:
Power-down the modem, AirPort base station, and computer(s).
Disconnect the AirPort base station from the Internet broadband modem.
Power-up the modem; wait at least 10-15 minutes to allow it adequate time to initialize.
Power-up the AirPort base station; wait at least 5-10 minutes. Note: The AirPort's status light may continue to flash amber after it has intialized. That is because, there may be some additional configuration items necessary, like setting up wireless security, before the overall setup is completed to get a green status.
Power-up your computer(s).
Since you did not make any configuration changes, the AirPort base station should broadcast the same Wi-Fi network with security settings as before. Network clients, connected to the base station either by wire or wireless, should now be able to access the Internet through the ISP's modem. Once Internet connectivity has been verified, you can use the AirPort Utility to configure the base station for wireless security and any other desired options. Please post back your results.

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