Finally going wireless -- 2002 14" iBook 700 MHz

I purchased an iBook in May 2002, 14" runs at 700 MHz, and would now like to finally go wireless. What are the best options to make this happen?
Thanks

Hi, and welcome to Apple Discussions.
The best, most elegant, and most fiddle-free way to go wireless is with the Apple original AirPort Card, which installs inside the iBook.
Some possible sources for the original AirPort card:
http://store.airportcardsdirect.com/
http://www.lacomputercompany.com/cgi-bin/rpcart/index.cgi?command=dispitem&type= sku&sku=10061
http://www.megamacs.com/v1/?action=view&pid=967052
http://techrestore.com/xcart/product.php?productid=16174&cat=0
Please note that the link Anne gave is for a 2-pack of the AirPort card.
Apple's instructions for installing the original AirPort card can be found here:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=111919
A caution: do not try to use the newer AirPort Extreme card. It is incompatible, and attempting to install it can damage the logic board of the iBook.
You're gonna love wireless connectivity!

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