New to Airport: setting up my MBP

I just got my Mac book pro laptop 2.33 dual core. When it asks for a network in the set up phase, do I select what my high speed cable connection already in the house is? For me it would be Comcast Cable. I am a little confused about the term NETWORK. Also I went out and bought a LINKSYS Router. Do I even need this? I currently have high speed internet coming through to my PowerMAC G5.
thanks

It is asking you to choose your default wireless network so yes you need the wireless router. Once it is configured you can choose it with your macbook pro.

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