Connecting my Power Mac G5 to my wireless router.

Hi,
I have a Power Mac G5 that I want to get connected to my wifi through my Cisco router at home. I know my Mac didn't have the airport express card, so I just bought one and slid it inside the tower. But now I don't know how to get it to connect to my Network.
I go to System Preferences, Network, click the Airport tab on the left, but then my Network Name doesn't show under the drop down list. It does list one other locked network that it recognizes, but it's not mine. I do find it odd that the Mac recognizes only one network, yet my iPhone recognizes that same network plus 4 other networks under Wi-Fi (I live in an apartment complex.)
Do routers have settings that need to be modified to allow Apple products to use wifi? Or do I need to have an actual Airport Base to get my Mac to connect to wifi? Or am I just missing something in my settings on my Mac?
Thanks!!
Additional info if needed:
About My Mac,
Mac OS X
Version 10.5.8
Processor: Dual 2.7 GHz PowerPC G5
Memory: 2 GB DDR SDRAM

You don't need an Apple-branded base station to connect your G5 to WiFi.
It seems like your AirPort card is installed and connected to the antenna, as it's receiving at least one network.
Is the card you installed an M8881 Airport Extreme Wireless Card? If not, what model is it?
Also, under About This Mac/Network/AirPort Card, does information on the card show up?
Finally, is there something about the location of your G5 tower that would make WiFi reception difficult? For instance, when you move your iPhone near the G5, can you still pick up your Cisco router?

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