Using VOIP router with Airport Extreme

Hi,
I'm sorry if this question has been asked before...I couldn't find it if it has!
I currently have a Draytel 2800VG router for my internet connection, and connect my family Windows desktop and my MBP through it no problem. I use this router because it has telephone ports for VOIP (the SIP settings are in the router).
I would like to buy an Airport Extreme so I get the benefit of the faster wireless speeds on my MBP. I will obviously then connect my desktop to the AE by cable.
Can someone tell me if there is any way I can connect my Draytel router to the AE so I can still run my phone through for VOIP?
Thanks
Nige

I assume the airport extreme setup allows me to specify that it's a 'bridge'?
Yes, you can set it as a bridge by using the AirPort Utility: (AirPort Utility > Manual Setup > Internet > Internet Connection > Connection Sharing = Off (Bridge Mode))
When you say 'separate n wireless network', do you mean give it a different SSID, or band, to the Draytek...or something else.
Yes, both the Draytek and the AirPort should be configured to use different SSIDs and (of course) different radio modes.

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