Recommended wireless routers for older powerbook

Hello
I would like to purchase a wireless router to use with an older 12" 1.33mhz sys 10.3.9 powerbook. My range requirements are only for a small apartment. Many of the routers I see at FS for example do not specify Mac compatible. I see a Belkin G at Walmart ( F5D7230Ott4) that does indicate Mac Os 9x and 10x, and a Belkin N also that requires OS 10.4 for set up. Will the Belkin G be a reliable model for me? I read that some routers can be configured through a web browser - is this complicated ? Would that Belkin N be configurable through a browser without having to upgrade to Mac Os 10.4? I was also looking at a D-Link N DIR615 which was on sale but did not specify Mac.
Thanks for any advice on this.
Dave

Will the Belkin G be a reliable model for me?
That and probably any other inexpensive wireless router. Routers deal in standards (Ethernet, 802.11b/g, etc.) therefore they work with any device regardless off which OS they are running.
I read that some routers can be configured through a web browser - is this complicated ?
Yes that is true and no it isn't complicated. Nearly all wireless routers (except Apple's) offer this ability.
Would that Belkin N be configurable through a browser without having to upgrade to Mac Os 10.4?
Yes

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