Sharing a LaserWriter 12/640PS on a wireless network

I am planning to jump into the wireless world for my home network. I curently have 2 Quicksilvers and a LaserWriter 12/640 on a wired network in my home. If I go wireless using an Airport Extreme, and 3rd party PCI wireless cards, does the 12/640 plug into one of the open LAN ports on the AE? Will this be simple plug and play? Thanks for your help.

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