Won't Connect To Netgear Router

Hi There
I recently bought an iMac 2.0Ghz 17". It's a beauty. However, I can't seem to connect to the internet through my router. The router is a Netgear DG834PN. I've tried the usual things with it - such as installing all software updates and updating the firmware on the router, but no luck. In addition, my previous 1.42Ghz Mac Mini didn't work either, however, a different Mac Mini in the house does seem to connect through the router. My iMac will connect through an ADSL modem so it has been connected to the internet. The Mac Mini that does work I do not believe has the most recent software. Are there any things I might have missed to resolve my problem? It won't connect via Ethernet or Airport, it simply doesn't recognise the network. I've tried adding the Mac Address to the router configuration as well as removing and putting back on Encryption. No luck. Help is greatly needed!
Thanks

Hi Jack Shepherd!
There was a post in another thread recently where a new owner during initial setup activated the wrong radio button in answer to the question "How do you connect to the Internet?" Was thereafter incapable of manually setting up a connection. Had success with the following:
If you open the Network panel of System Preferences, click on the "Assist me.." button followed by the blue "Assistant..." button, you'll open the Network Setup Assistant which will redo that initial setup and give you a second or third opportunity to make the proper selection for that question. Give it a chance and let us know how it works.
Forget the "Diagnostics..." button at this point, as that's an attempt to "edit" your way out of the mess, and it appears that what might be needed is a fresh start. Best of luck:)

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