What hardware do i need for airport extreme

I have a macbook pro (with intel) and an iMac (with intel); i just ordered an airport extreme base-station. I currently have the old airport which has been working fine but i thought i'd upgrade to something faster. Do i also need to buy an airport extreme card for my computers in order to be able to use the new airport extreme base station? Can i simply download the software that apple is selling for 1.99 to upgrade the capacity my computers already have? I can't find the answer to this anywhere so i'd appreciate some assistance.

You can't upgrade older Macs (including the older Core Duo Intel Macs) though these will still work with the new Airport Extreme just not at n speeds.
The n enabler software for Core 2 Duo Macs does not need to be purchased/downloaded as it comes free with the new Airport Extreme base station.
The Macs which can use the n enabler software are listed on this page.
http://www.apple.com/wireless/80211/
Does my Mac support 802.11n?
These Mac computers support 802.11n in the new AirPort Extreme Base Station using the included enabler software:
iMac with Intel Core 2 Duo (except 17-inch, 1.83GHz iMac)
MacBook with Intel Core 2 Duo
MacBook Pro with Intel Core 2 Duo
Mac Pro with AirPort Extreme card option

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