Best wireless router for iMac G5 and MacPro?

Hi
I am looking for a router to connect the following to a network:
iMac G5 with Airport Extreme
MacPro (Ethernet, wired connection)
The broadband connection speed is 8 Mb/s. I also want the option to add a (Windows) laptop to the network (wirelessly) at some point so I need Mac and Windows compatibility.
Can anyone recommend a suitable router. I hear the Netgear ones are good.
Thanks
Chris
Mac Pro 2x2GHz   Mac OS X (10.4.8)  

Have you considered the new AirPort Extreme Base Station (AEBS) as a choice?

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