Safari, Software Update can't connect to Internet

Small home network. Mac was configured as PPoE. I purchased a LinkSys Router Wireless G router. Configured it so I don't have to enter username and password for internet any more. My windows computers work fine. My Mac connects to the to the internet with Firefox. However, software update, itunes and Safari can't connect. Any thoughts

I am having a similar problem, but only sometimes.
Did anyone ever get back to you on this?
No one got back to me but the problem is fixed. I made a new network connection to work with the router and then every thing was ok.

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