Wireless routers

All,
Morning to you. My question is about getting connected to the net via a wireless connection through my Belkin router.
I have searched the forums for an answer; however nothing jumps out at me from the search about if it is possible or not. (Over 10 search pages to look through so might have missed one)
So, can anyone tell me if it is possible to do the above, remember wireless not via ethernet.
I have called Apple tech her in the UK and they said "Oh yes we sell belkin routers so you must be able to" but when i asked them to e-mail me the statement so i could get them to be accountable for any "Extras" i might need, they said no.
Any help appreciated.
Thanks all.
Specs:
New (not eve touched the box yet as i am still away at work) Intel Dual Core iMac 17" 2Ghz.
Mitch

Even without knowing which model router it is, I know it will work. You can use any 802.11G or 802.11B router with your iMac. It has built-in Airport which operates on the 2.4GHz 802.11G standard.
It will work as will Netgear, Linksys, and D-Link and others.
802.11G is 802.11G no matter who makes it as it is an industry standard and not platform specific.

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