Adding a PC to my Airport Express Network

I set up an Airport Express after my brighthouse-supplied linksys wireless router died . I have three computers on the network: An old Dell Laptop running Windows '98 ; a Dell PC running Windows XP Home Edition.
I cannot seem to figure out why the PC's are not seeing my Network, it is not masked or WEP encrypted/password protected.
I havent used a PC in years so I cant remember the procedure.
Infinite gratefullness to anyone who can help!

For the PCs running Windows XP:
- Start > Control Panel > Network Connections > LAN or High-Speed Internet
- Double-click on "Wireless Network Connection"
- Choose your AirPort network from the list of available wireless network, and then, click on "Connect."
If you don't see your AirPort network in the list, try clicking on "Refresh Network List."
If you still don't see your AirPort network:
- Start > Control Panel > Network Connections > LAN or High-Speed Internet
- Select "Wireless Network Connection."
- Click on "Repair this connection" from the menu on the left side of the window.

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