Upgrading from Westell DSL modem to ActionTec

Hello all,
I have a situation where I'd like to migrate from an older Westell modem (A90 series) over to a newer ActionTec modem.
The problem I have is this: I don't remember the IP address of the ActionTec modem. I'm under the impression that I need the MAC of the older modem in order to have Verizon DSL vadilate my login (where I live, Verizon DSL uses DHCP instead of PPPoE).
What do I need to do in order to migrate from the older DSL modem to the newer modem?
Should I contact Verizon support to have them change my MAC authentication using the new ActionTec modem?
Or... am I missing something here?
Thanks much.
rich

Ok.
#1 Check your IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS Servers on your computer.
This means for example, if on Windows XP...
a) Go to Start -> Run.
b) Type in cmd and press enter.
c) In the new window, called the command prompt, type in ipconfig /all and press enter.
#2 Go to a site that displays the public IP.
Such as http://whatismyip.com/
#3 Check to see if any of the IP Addresses on your computer is the same as the one on a site that displays the public IP.
#4 Only if an IP Address are the same as, then the MAC Address that you need to use is the MAC of your computer.
Clue/Hint: The MAC Address on a Windows computer, is dislayed at ipconfig /all and is called the physical address.
#5 If you are sure that none of the IP Addresses on your computer is the same as the one on a site that displays the public IP, then with your web browser go to the default gateway and log-in to the Westell as need be.
#6 If you have no idea of what the user name and password to your Westell modem is, then go find the manual for it...
#7 Also if you are sure that none of the IP Addresses on your computer is the same as the one on a site that displays the public IP, what is the exact model of that Westell modem?
^^
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