Upgrading Macs from g to n

Hi - I currently have a 802.11g base station and two macs (a G5 iMac and a G4 powerbook) connecting to it for internet access.
I'm thinking of getting an apple tv box, and reckon I should upgrade the wireless network. So, as well as getting a airport extreme base station, what is the best (cheapest) option for upgrading the 2 macs to work on n?
thanks,
Daniel
iMac G5 Mac OS X (10.4.9)

This question isn't really applicable since those solutions are not supported by OS X's AirPort software.
If you connect an Ethernet wireless adapter you would configure your Mac to use Ethernet to get an IP address. The Mac would have no idea it was using a wireless connection.
In a similar vein, if you use a USB wireless adapter and install the appropriate drivers, you would configure your Mac to use USB to get an IP address. The Mac would have no idea it was using a wireless connection.

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