Trouble Connecting to Linksys

I just got my macbook pro today and tried to connect to the internet. When I select linksys and enter my password it says 'error connecting to selected network.' What can I do to connect to the internet?

I have been using my linksys router for some months and I got the same error message for the first time Yesterday 30th may. I disabled the security on the router andthe macbook the connect but would still not connect to the internet.System preferences, network options says Airport as a self assigned IP address and may not be able to connect to the internet.I am currently looking for a solution.

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Thanks for posting back when you found the solution.
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I think I didn't explain it clearly enough.
I have the cable modem connected to the WAN port of the Linksys router (not wireless).
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