Express with mac and dell laptop?

Hi -
I am a newbie to wireless internet access. I have an eMac with an airport extreme card installed, and an airport express hooked up to my DSL line.
I am a teacher and would like to plan lessons on a basic notebook to bring in and share with the class, but I need it to be a PC to be compatible with my school's computers.
Will this notebook - a Dell Inspiron B120, with an Internal Wireless card 802.11 b/g be compatible with my current set-up?
Thank you!
Scott

It shouldn't be a problem. The AE is 802.11g compatible, which means it adheres to that particular IEEE standard. If the wireless connectivity software on the dell is properly programmed (which can be assumed these days given that 802.11g has passed the "new" stage), it should just work. remember to set up the AE to distribute ip-addresses using DHCP, otherwise you won't be able to connect more than one computer.
B.

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