Hey guys, im very noob with this kind of internet stuff so wondering if anyone could help me out.

1st thing, I've bought a new laptop, which i try to connect to internet via WLAN, i got the WEP protection key right, but it still shows that its a local connection, i got 1 modem and one router, Motorola modem and Buffalos AirStation turbo G as the router, im sure its something very simple that i've missed so could anyone help me out a bit please?

quick bump as i need some quick help with this, someone?

Could it somehow be that your router's software blocks you laptop?
Take a look at the router settings (Usually found at 192.168.0.1)

Is it a cable modem?? Have you turned off the cable modem since you plugged in the wireless router? Cable modems keep track of the MAC address of the client connected to them and you can't just swap and change the box connected to them or they won't give out an IP address.

Try turning off the router and modem. Leave them both off for 10-20 seconds then turn on the modem first. Let it go through its boot up procedure till the cable light comes on continuously. Then turn on the wireless router, let that get to the point that the "internet" light is on. Then try turning on your computer and see if you have access to the internet.