Networking an IMAC and PC

I'd like to find out how to network my two system (IMAC and PC windows XP) with Airport Extreme 802.11 so to share one hard drive with the other. It's taken me 2 day to get that green light burning stead and network a printer with APE and I'm just worn out. HELP!!!
IMac and PC XP Mac OS X (10.4.4)
IMac and PC XP Mac OS X (10.4.4)
IMac and PC XP Mac OS X (10.4.4)
IMac and PC XP   Mac OS X (10.4.4)  

Mike, Welcome to the discussion area!
There is no difference between networking the 2 via Ethernet or wireless. Take a look at KB 106461, Mac OS X: About File Sharing.

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