Windows XP Professional using AirPort in MacBook through Parallels Desktop

I'm trying to convince my wife to buy her first Mac computer, but she needs to use one particular Windows application (health-related hospital work) that exchanges data over the internet, so the apparent solution would be to also buy Parallels Desktop. My question is: Will Windows XP Professional running in Parallels Desktop be able to access the internet through a wireless network by using the AirPort card in a MacBook? Please answer to: [email protected] (thanks).

I will answer here, as it helps everyone.
I can say that parallels works great wirelessly.
My wife is going back for her Masters, and one of her classes had a windows only app.
loaded in parallels, and all worked great.
I would recommend installing 2 gigs of ram though. (running both OS's + apps does need the additional memory.
(ps - I am using a Linksys router)

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