Airport Express via new PM G5

I have a Dualcore G5 with the dual ethernet ports. One is used to connect to the router and is configured with manual IP addressing. I want to connect my AE to the other port for the PB to connect to the Internet. I have been told it must be set up as a bridge, but I don't know how.
Any help?
Thanks

While you can certainly use Internet Sharing to wirelessly connect your PB to your existing ethernet network, you are going to be dissatisfied with the results.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.4/en/mh336.html
I suggest you get a wireless router or AirPort Express (AX set to be a wireless access point).

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