Help with D-link DI-524

Hello, Well i recently obtained a router over amazon.com and everything came in the package the ethernet cable the router and the power cord. However when i try to set up the stinking thing it will not connect to the internet it is very frustrating and it wont let me do my homework because I'm not able to connect to the internet. alright so i would love some help with this but I am not very techky so please have patience with me i am also very klutzy so i would love step by step directions if nobody minds!!!! but PLEASE HELP!!!