Did my Mac Pro (early 2009) come shipped with built-in Wi-Fi?

I was pretty sure when I first started using my Mac pro (early 2009) that I had built-in Wi-Fi capabilities. I know for sure I was able to print wirelessly to my Brother HL 2070N B&W laser printer. I have always used Ethernet to my modem for internet mostly because I believe to get a more reliable signal strength. Over the years I have upgraded from the factory OSX to mountain Lion and then to Mavericks and somewhere (not sure exactly when) I have lost any and all Wi-Fi capabilities. Thinking perhaps Mavericks was the problem I have since Downgraded to Mountain Lion. Much to my dismay - after a clean install - It was clear to me Wi-Fi was no longer available. It was shaded during the set-up process after start-up. The Wi-Fi Icon does not show up in the top tool bar on the mac screen and the option for Wi-Fi does not show up in System Network preferences. I even went as far as try to re-install the top toolbar icon via "Library, Core Services, Menu Extras". It now shows a hollow icon when clicked on says "WiFi: no hardware installed".
Is it possible I need a new card installed?
or, could it be something as simple as changing my internal battery? can I do this myself?
I have already tried re-setting SMC. I don't think it worked because I have difficulties with my power button (another problem over the years) in which power & light doesn't always come on right away. It takes several tries and plugging / unplugging USB devises. This has been a whole other issue; perhaps for another discussion.
I have also tried re-setting NVRAM / PRAM.
I have run out of ideas (and USB ports) at this point - could use some expert advise.
Thank you in advance.
Db

http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/feedback/802.11ac_Mac_adapters.html#storytop
Some info at the above link on various wifi upgrades. If you are having USB issues, maybe the Asus PCIe card would be worth considering. Otherwise, I'd suggest one of their USB adapters (I have two).

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