Sharing internet connection using 4200 speedstream with airport express

I have xp windows sp2 loaded on a desktop with ethernet connection to a modem and have a macbook pro laptop using airport express. I have to reset the modem to full bridge mode to access the internet when using airport express wireless connection,this disables the connection to the internet on my desktop ( the error displayed is low conductivity through the modem). To get my desk top to work on the internet I have to reset the modem and set it to optus bridge. This allows access to the internet but disables my airport express connecton.
Is there a way to allow sharing my connection to the internet without reseting the modem.

G'day mate,
The SpeedStream 4200 supplied to Telstra BigPond customers is a single user device, connect it to a 'Switch' or 'Router' to share the Internet Service or, replace the whole thing with an ADSL2+ Wireless Modem Router and get coverage all over your house.

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