Network an iMac, PC and Laptop

Hi, I just purchased an iMac and want to network the new iMac, an existing Dell PC (w/XP Pro) and an existing Dell Laptop (w/XP Home). Currently I have a Belkin Wireless Pre-N Router that the PC and Laptop are networked on (to a cable modem). I'm wondering if I can use that configuration or should get the AirPort Extreme and go that route. Ultimately I would love to be able to share the printer and the external hardrive among the 3 computers. I don't mind investing in the new technology as long as I know it works and works well. I've done some research and I've officially confused myself. That's why I am here now. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.
Thanks!
iMac Mac OS X (10.4.8) Also own a PC and Laptop

Thanks Matt, I have not tried to set up the iMac as of yet. Mainly because it has ot arrived yet! Hopefully tomorrow. It is the newer iMac with the Intel processor. I'm thinking that I do want both the printer and the external HD shared so I might go with the new AirPort Extreme.
Hi
Both the Belkin and the Airport Extreme will work
with all your computers, they just have different
configuration methods. The Belkin (I believe) does
not have the capability to share USB printers or hard
drives, so if that's a deal-breaker for you, go with
the Airport.
Have you tried to set up the iMac on your current
network yet?
Also, is your iMac one of the old CRT models
(specific to this forum), or a new Intel model (which
has its own forum here).
Matt
iMac Mac OS X (10.4.8) Also own a PC

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