Netgear WNR1000 router problem

[#1]

In preparation for my FTTC install I have set my Netgear DG834G as a modem and attached the new router.
It works with the Belkin wireless adapter on my desktop and with my HP wireless printer but not with the Atheros AR5007EG in my Acer Aspire One AOA150 netbook.
It connects ok but with "little or no functionality".
Has anybody else come across this, and found a solution?
Mike

[#2]

Have you set up RIP or a static route, I assume you have or I'd be surprised if you could connect to the WNR1000 at all though wireless?
You might have to be a little more specific as I can't understand why you would connect the WNR1000 before the FTTC install unless it's just for testing?