Time Capsule & Netgear DG834GT in Modem Mode - Not working

I've just taken delivery of a 1TB Time Capsule. I've switched my existing Netgear DG384GT modem/router into modem only mode, so routing functionality is disabled. I just want to use the DG834GT as a simple ADSL modem, whilst utilising the features (DHCP, wireless etc) of the TC.
I've connected the two together, but I can't get a green light on the TC. The DG834GT definitely has an internet connection. I have the TC set to "Share a public IP address", but it doesn't appear to be able to get an ip address from the DG834GT. TCP/IP is set to use DHCP. I've tried everything, without success.
The only way I've managed to get the working together is by re-enabling DHCP and NAT in the DG834GT, and setting the TC to use bridge mode. This is not what I want to do, as my aging DG384GT has problems when too many wireless devices try to connect.
Am I missing something? How can I get the TC to obtain the ip address from the DG834GT? I don't want to have to buy an ADSL modem unless I really need to.
Help!
Thanks in advance
Message was edited by: LBowers

Welcome to the discussions!
Can you clarify if you have DSL service there? In other words, when you first setup the Netgear to connect to your service, did you enter your user name and password into the device to connect to the internet?

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