Linksys Cabel/DSL Router Reset Problem

I am trying conect to COMCAST's Cable Internet Service using a Thomsom Cable Modem and a Linksys Wired router. Each time I use the set-up disk, I get only to the point where the system asks for my new Admin Password. I provide one and confirm it. The system then bombs on unable to set up router and asks for me to reset it by using the manual reset button on the router. I continually repeat this process for 5 seconds a number of times without any success before giving up. Any other options?

 

Have you tried connecting using the Thompson only ?? if not see if you can connect/configure, reboot and try Internet connection, if OK power down then add the Router, or is that what you are trying to do??

 

I am working with VISTA. I went to a site for VISTA users which gave some instructions on how to delete a named, known Network. My Network is an unknown one. Can I use the Delete function on the Network sub-panel on the Control Panel under the LAN icon?

I need to first delete my 'unknown/unnamed network' that I accidentally created, get COMCAST Cable Internet connected via the Thomson RCA Cable Router, and then re-do my Network. Next, I will need to convert my COMPAQ Laptop to VISTA so I can link up the network using Network Magic.

Also, I ditched my Linksys wired router for a Netgear Plug-and-Play wired router with no problems with the reset switch. I am going to try and get a refund for it. Or, perhaps I can sell on EBAY!