Dongle for older apple keyboard

Hi everyone.
I have a couple of small issues that Im taking some time to remedy.
I love the older bluetooth keyboard (the white full sized one) that Im trying to connect to my older Mac Pro (3 Ghz Dual Core) via a usb dongle. I have died two different dongles with no success. I have two of these keyboards and still no luck, though, I can connect them to my powerbook just fine.
Id like to use them but want to know what usb bluetooth dongle I should get or if there is something I can do software wise to make it work.
Thanks!

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