Westell DSL modem connects to WRT54GX2 SRX 200 with wire

I follow the instructions found on this site..  The first couple of times the procedure did not work.  On the MODEM ( Westell) needed a manual  reset.  At that time  the network starting working.
A note needs to added to this instruction as stated above.   The title of the instruction  is:
Setting up DSL on a Linksys Router using a wired connection
Thanks for the good info
BlackSteel

Mahalo nui, 
Hawaiian Telcom, my internet provider did, a while back, go into the bridge setup for the WRT54G, and yes, you are absolutely correct that it need be hardwired into the DSL modem. 
Since going wireless is the goal, I see no extra benefit to the additional WRT54G hardware.
From the Airport Extreme Setup Manual, under "Using the Airport Extreme with a Broadband Internet Service", again, still need to hardwire to the DSL modem. 
No mention of the "Wireless Bridge" function so I am unsure, though will try to use the USB port on the Dell to make her wireless. If not there, then maybe the USB Iomega Drive. As the Iomega reads both PC and Mac files which is important, wireless access would be a benefit.
So my thoughts are that as long as the DSL modem wireless network coverage is acceptable, there is no benefit to hardwiring in additional APs with wireless capability.
Maybe though, the additional hardware would diminish the click-clicking. On the other hand, a square waveform is easy to enhance and modulate with analog voice, think!....
Thanks, aloha

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