Need Help in Adding Win XP PC to my Airport Express wireless Network.

If you don't mind me asking, i've been having this same issue for months now... i'm trying to connect my sister's win xp pc wirelessly to my airport express downstairs that connects wirelessly to my new g4 ibook (and works flawlessly) with an airport express card pre-installed. i purchased a cheap wireless card with an antenna on the back for my sister's pc and it says a network bridge was established but it won't go online. any suggestions??
i've been having this issue for 3 + months and this forum has been of no help yet.
thanks
B

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