The best router / network set up for wireless and wired combined use

Shout out to all wireless experts...
In my home, I have an iBook G4 I would like to 1) link with a wireless capable Brother MFC printer, while simultaneously maintaining the wired connectivity of the iMac already USB connected to same; plus 2) utilize the Internet wirelessly (via the iBook) without adversely affecting the iMac's wired functionality. Make sense?
I have the preinstalled / bundled AirPort Extreme (404.2) and Bluetooth (1.7.5) software, and imagine this is doable, but I wonder...Which router, and specifically, how to (step by step) do this best without incurring unnecessary bells, whistles or expense?
I've heard / read about the Belkin F5D8230-4 (mixed opinions), earlier Belkins, plus was advised that any 802.11 b/g was sufficient, but continue to be uncertain as to which way to go...help...

Shout out to all wireless experts...
In my home, I have an iBook G4 I would like to 1)
link with a wireless capable Brother MFC printer,
while simultaneously maintaining the wired
connectivity of the iMac already USB connected to
same; plus 2) utilize the Internet wirelessly (via
the iBook) without adversely affecting the iMac's
wired functionality. Make sense?
I have the preinstalled / bundled AirPort Extreme
(404.2) and Bluetooth (1.7.5) software, and imagine
this is doable, but I wonder...Which router, and
specifically, how to (step by step) do this best
without incurring unnecessary bells, whistles or
expense?
I've heard / read about the Belkin F5D8230-4 (mixed
opinions), earlier Belkins, plus was advised that any
802.11 b/g was sufficient, but continue to be
uncertain as to which way to go...help...
* I neglected to mention (newbie error) that I use (yes, it's tragic) dial-up service...
Does that additional fact change things in terms of the recommendations made?
If so, were I to 'upgrade,' which method (cable, DSL, etc.) is the most efficient, yet least costly?
iBook G4 (1.4 GHz / 1.5 GB)   Mac OS X (10.4.7)   iMac (9.2); Performa 631CD (Ancient 7.5); MacPlus (Primordial Ooze OS)

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