Do I need Airport Extreme???

Hello,
I am setting up a wireless network to stream my itunes and netflix.
I am going to buy a couple Apple TV units for around the house.
I already own a 2wire router/modem from ATT.
Is there any benefit to picking up an Airport Extreme since it will just have to plug into my 2wire anyway?
Should I pick one up??? Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Thanks

Hi Bob,
  I've been reading your responses to various questions regarding the AirPort Extreme and 2Wire from AT&T and they have been very, very helpful and informative.  However the one answer I didn't see from you was the one asked above (?) :
But if the 2wire is limited to g, will that mean my airport extreme will be limited to g also???
I only bring this to your attention because I too would like to know how/if I can expect N speeds from my AirPort Extreme if I connect it to my AT&T 2Wire modem with wifi 'off'. 
If the answer is yes then I'll be at the apple store in two shakes getting an AirPort Extreme.
Thanks regardless of the answer.

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