Verizon DSL Modem Firewall?

Hello,
A few years ago I set up my wifi network with a Verizon D-Link modem/router.  My wifi is provided by an Airport Extreme -- the AE is connected to the D-Link via ethernet.  I also connect my iMac to the AE via ethernet as well.  All other devices in my home connect to internet via wifi broadcast by the AE.
At the time I set up the D-Link, I recall reading that I should leave its firewall settings at the minimum, so as to not interfere with the OS X software firewall.  I use that on my iMac and that works fine.  I'm concerned though that my wifi network is open to potential issues without the D-Link firewall set at a higher level.  It would seem that the internet connection comes into the D-Link then to the AE (which is in bridge mode), and then to my iMac (protected by the OS X firewall) and other devices (potentially unprotected).  Should I be concerned about the wifi network itself?  If so, should I turn up the security on the D-Link?
I suspect others have a similar set-up and probably understand a bit more than I do.  Appreciate any insights that could be offered!

Lanny,
Thanks for the response.  I am using WPA2 with the AE to protect my wifi network.  Two laptops that connect to my wireless network have the OS X firewall turned on and that is kept on for use in public wifi space as well.  I also have a number of iPhones, iPads, and Apple TVs that use the wireless network, but I don't think there is any way to "hack" into them over wifi.
I am surprised that I don't need the OS X firewall for the ethernet connected iMac.  I had read some time ago that using that was a better solution, particularly in stealth mode.  Assuming I use the firewall on the Verizon router, what setting should I use?  And using both the hardware firewall on the Verizon router and the OS X software firewall on the iMac would be redundant then, correct?
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