EMac and Airport

Hey Apple lovers,
I have brought my old eMac out of retirement. It's got a whopping 700 MHz PowerPC G4 processor with 640 MB of RAM. I am running Mac OS X v.10.3.9.
Can I get this bad boy on a wireless network somehow? I think I need to purchase an Airport card but I don't know if the Airport Extreme cards I see advertised online will work with my eMac. Also is it a tough install job or can I do it myself?
Thanks in advance,
Juha

Juha,
Installing an AirPort card is the easiest and perhaps best way. If you absolutely need a higher speed, one alternative could be to use a wireless Ethernet bridge connected to the RJ-45 Ethernet port of the eMac. Belkin F5D7330, D-Link DWL-G820 (or DWL-G810) and Linksys WET54G are only a few examples. These units do not require special drivers, and can thus be used with almost any Ethernet-capable device. Study the specifications regarding speeds et cetera. Always check the manufacturer's download site for the latest firmware updates.
Jan

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