Best router for my network

Hi, I have a PowerMac G4 (dual processor) with no wireless option and a PowerBookG4 with airport card, I've been told to get a router in order to have both computers working with Internet at the same time. I bought an Airport Express, but definitely, I need a router, I know that. I just want if somebody can tell me what is the best router for my computers. I've been reading about them, they are G Routers, N Routers, wireless, wired, etc. Before I buy one, I want to be sure I am buying a right one.
Thanks a lot.

Duane,
You have lost me now.
DSL modem from Interent provider is setup as a bridge.
The ethernet cable can be connected directly to the Express and provides me with network and Internet.
1. Create a wireless Network
2. There is a choice in the Express to "Connect using Ethernet".
3. Connection Sharing set to "Share a Public IP Address"
4. Manually put in the IP, Subnet, and Router address assigned by your ISP.
Works just fine for me. I have been doing this for many years.
I also have set it up like I mentioned above.
Cheap hub. Plug in the DSL modem in bridge mode to the hub. Plug in the Express to the hub.
Setup the Express as outlined above. Same thing with an Extreme or a TC...
Again, works for me..
You say NO DHCP service for Ethernet Clients. OK... Put in a static IP and you shouldn't have any problems.
Joseph Kriz

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