Bringing TM into existing wireless network

I currently have basic DSL with a Westell modem/router that is attached to an Airport Express in bridge mode. I have ordered a TC that I expect to have tomorrow or Monday and after reading, I'm a bit confused as to how to bring it into the network.
My initial thought was to replace the AE with the TC, but everything is set to a WDS at the moment.
So now I'm thinking that just adding the TC to the mix will give me the backup I want, an external HD on it, as well as a printer and that will free up one of the AEs I now have for use on an older PowerMac G5.
That would be the easiest way, but would I be able to get the benefit of N from the iMac for the TM and HD access?
If I were to replace the AE that is now the 'base station' with the TC, would the best way to set it up be to make all the current stuff back to a non-WDS state and also change the config on that existing AE before I make the switchover.
Also, since the iMac is the only device in the mix that is capable of 'N' would I be better off just leaving everything in 'g' mode??
Frankly the docs and other things I read are making my head spin.
Thanks
Lloyd

As it turns out, in my setup, the best way was to just re-do the network. I ended up freeing up 2 Airport Expresses and have my WDS working.

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