HOWTO add a Windows XP laptop to Airport Network as a client.

I have an existing Airport Network using Airport Extreme and WPA2 Personal Security.
I need to add a Windows machine as a client on this network. The windows box is an IBM Thinkpad with 512MB RAM, Windows XP Service Pack 2, and a Cisco 350 Series Wireless card.
Do I need additional software do I need in order to add the Windows box to my Airport Network, also is there a HOWTO for connecting the Windows box to an airport network??
Thanks in advance...
catharine

...is there a HOWTO for connecting the Windows box to an airport network??
Check out this excellent article from iFelix: Accessing a Airport Network with a Windows XP PC or laptop (with XP SP2)

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