Trying to use Wireless-G Router w/ Mac OSx (WRT54G2)

Hi,
I just got a Linksys Wireless-G Router, to use with my Apple MacBook laptop. I got the laptop new back in January '08, and the router is new as of today. The Model Number is: WRT54G2.
I have a Windows desktop PC that I have been using at home, it has a cable modem connection through my cable company (external modem).
When I tried putting in the installation CD for the router today into my Mac, it didn't show up (the CD did, but the programs wouldn't start). I came to the Linksys website, and saw that the Wireless-G Router's CD only works on Windows (I have Windows XP on this desktop I'm using right now for Internet.) But, of course, the laptop that I want to use the wireless connection with, is a Mac.
I don't currently use the Internet on my Mac at home (only at places like the library with free WiFi access).... so I don't currently have my Mac plugged into any kind of modem whatsoever right now.
The help wizard on the website is so confusing. I am just wondering....how on earth can I possibly get my Mac laptop using the Linksys Wireless-G router system?? Where do I plug the blue ethernet cable into, etc.? I can't use the Installation CD on my Mac, so it says manual installation is required, but I dont know what to do.
I would reallly appreciate anyone's help! THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Message Edited by ktx428 on 08-10-2008 12:09 PM
Message Edited by ktx428 on 08-10-2008 12:11 PM

 Access the setup page of the router by launching an
Browser and type on the address bar, 192.168.1.1 and press enter. When
it prompts for the username and password, leave the username field
empty and provide password as "admin" (Without quotes)
click on ok.
On the main setup page the ""Internet Connection Type"" should be
on ""Obtain IP Automatically - DHCP “. Click on the Save Settings
button.
Now click on the sub tab ""MAC address clone"".
- Click on enable
Click Clone & click save settings
Check WAN Ip on Status page of router ....
If getting Valid Ip .... try going online
If not ... power cycle for 4-5 minutes & then again check the WAN Ip address .....

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