Configure MacBook Pro, (Airport Extr.) a PPC G4, Router, Cable Modem?

I have a MacBook Pro w/Airport Extreme, and a PPC G4 without Airport; I want to run both machines off my ISP (Comcast) and wonder what the better, more efficient configuration might be. Do I need a router regardless of the wireless status of either or both machines? Is it worth buying an Airport card for the older, G4? As a graphic designer I use both machines but, the G4 runs OS9 and OSX and, more of my professional software is on the G4 (with its 21" monitor). How might I set these up? I do like running my MBP wirelessly. One additional challenge: I have phone service with Comcast (must maintain this unfortunately) but I'd like to plug in my VOIP (USB) device, adding a second line. Is this doable? (G4 is a 1GHz PowerPC G4 (3.2) CPU, PowerMac3,6 model - Running OSX 10.4.9, which I need to update and, Classic OS 9.2.2) Thanks in advance for any ideas.

I use Comcast with this setup:
two Time Capsules connected by ethernet, the second placed in bridge mode. (I used to have two Extremes connected also). Each TC creates its own wireless network. The first is set for N only for the N devices to join the wireless network. The second is set for N+B/G for the slower devices to join that router. Network works without issues and is quite fast.
Here's all the devices I use to join wirless or connect by ethernet: Vonage, Apple TV ,airtunes using ATV, MBP, iMac, Powerbook and Mac Pro. HP laserjet using usb to TC and Bonjour(prints wired or wireless 24/7.

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