Do I need to buy an ethernet adapter or can I use one of my existing AEXPs?

My situation: Just ordered a MacPro which will be delivered Monday. In the mean time I need to find a WiFi solution. The Airport cards for this model are not available yet, and I need Internet access now. Obvious solution is an ethernet adapter.
My wireless setup: I have three AEXPs in my house. One is connected to my modem, the other two are set up as WDS.
Given this can I connect one of AEXPs set up as a WDS to my MacPro via ethernet to use as a bridge? If so, would it be plug n' play or would I need to reconfigure? (BTW my modem is nowhere near where the MP will be and can't be relocated due to the way Verizon rewired my DSL line and made one jack dedicated to DSL. So connection to the modem via wired router is not an option).
Or do I need to buy something like a Belkin wireless G router to set up as an ethernet bridge? I've found instructions on the web how to do this, but obviously I'd like to avoid spending money if I have equipment to do what I need to do already.
Any guidance appreciated.

Are you sure that you are going to be able to install
this later? It does not appear on the MacPro DIY page.
Duane is correct the Mac Pro wireless card is not a user-installable part.
http://developer.apple.com/documentation/HardwareDrivers/Conceptual/MacPro0608/index.html
You CAN add Airport or BT after purchase, but it is not user upgradable. You have to have an Apple service provider do it.
AirPort Extreme
The Mac Pro computer has an optional, internal AirPort Extreme module connected to a dedicated 1-lane PCI Express bus. The AirPort Extreme module is available as a fully-integrated configure-to-order option or as an Apple Authorized Service Provider kit, which can be installed by an Apple retail store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider. For more information, see AirPort Developer Note.
Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR Module
The Mac Pro computer has an optional, internal Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR (enhanced data rate) module, with an antenna built into the enclosure. The Bluetooth module is connected via the internal USB 2.0 controller. The Bluetooth module is available as a fully-integrated configure-to-order option or as an Apple Authorized Service Provider kit, which can be installed by an Apple retail store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider. For more information, see Bluetooth Developer Note.
Personally I would get it added as a CTO (BTO) and wait rather than have the mess of an external device and the hassle of having to install a card at a later date.
iFelix

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