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Actiontec GT701 DSL Modem connected to a LinksysWRT54G V 5

I set up my Qwest Actiontec DSL Modem tonight using the USB connection to my PC; then connected my Linksys Wireless Router to the DSL Modem using the Ethernet port on both devices.  The wireless connections around the apartment worked perfectly for about 2 hours.  Then no wireless connection to the internet at all.  I can refresh, release and renew the IP address on the Linksys(from any of the wireless connected PC's or laptop) from the Actiontec, but can't get to any web pages.  Any suggestions about what I may have done incorrectly?  Any tips on getting this resolved.  Qwest won't provide technical support because I am using a non-standard wireless connection, they told me.  Thanks for your help.

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Thanks ElrondCT.  The modem is as you said a modem and not a router.  So I broke down and bought the wireless/DSL/router from Qwest.  The natives are now happy.  Your answer saved me a lot of time and frustration.  Thanks!
You shouldn't have needed to buy another router from Qwest, since you said you have a Linksys router. But if your setup is working, that's what's most important. Glad to help.