BleepingComputer.com: hook-up for notebook & home PC...

I have my home PC connected to AT&T DSL, with the 2 Wire Modem. I bought a small Acer Notebook computer tonight. I just want to be able to use it here at the home mainly. Is there a way for the Acer to pick up the DSL I have, the Acer has a wireless card. The Acer will detect the 2 Wire but it doesn't connect. The 2 Wire has numbers on the back. If I put the numbers into the Acer when it asks for connection, will it pick up the 2 Wire DSL signal or is some kind of router needed? I don't want to really network, just pick up the internet signal. Also, if this works this way, will my 2 Wire still be locked as it is now, for security purposes? I hope I explained this right, if not maybe someone can help me. Thanks.
Right now when the Acer detects the 2 Wire, the 2 Wires says it is locked which is the way it should be for protection. The Acer is the 10.1 model.

What is the model number of the 2Wire?

It worked...thanks though.