No network adapter found on install

I have just purchased a Linksys WRT160N router and the first task of loading the program on my main computer has already hit a snag. It says it cannot find a network adapter on my computer and that I need to enable it. My adapter is functioning as I'm on the net right now with my internet cable plugged directly ito my computer. My old router (Netgear) had no issue with the network adapter either. Any ideas?
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If you are using the setup disk, throw it away, it does not work. Connect via wire to your router and go to 192.168.1.1 with username blank, password admin and configure your router manually.

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Welcome to the forum!
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