Can I remotely access HDs, printers and computers connected to APEX?

I currently have an external HD, 2 printers and a desktop (currently a dell, soon to be an iMac) connected directly to my Airport Extreme, and I have a MacBook which I connect via WiFi.
First of all, can I access my Airport Extreme remotely (for example, from work) with my MacBook?
I currently use my External HD for Time Machine backups. I also use it to store various files (one of them being my iTunes library) that I like to be able to access on both computers. Can I access this remotely to a) use for Time Machine and b) access the files stored on it?
Am I able to access my printers if I wanted to print something at home while I'm elsewhere?
Finally, once I get my new iMac, would I be able to access that as well? I would like to be able to wake it from sleep and access files stored on it, control it, etc.
If these things are in fact possible, how would I go about configuring my setup to do all this?
Edit: Bonus Question - Can I do any of the above items with my iPhone as well?
Message was edited by: John.Kitzmiller

The easiest way to accomplish this would be to get MobileMe which will keep everything synced and allow you to access Back to My Mac to screen share your iMac at home. This would allow you to view the hard disk, assuming it is connected to the home network. As of yet, I do not believe you can back up your mac from a different network. To print from anywhere in the world you need to go to AirPort Utility and click on printers. Check share printers over ethernet port and check advertise printers globally using Bonjour. After you have done that, head over to System Preferences. Click on Print & Fax. Complete the steps necessary to set up your printer over Bonjour. (Sorry don't know the exact steps, never done it.)

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