How to go wireless on new Dual Core 2.0ghz G5?

Hi,
I just bought a brand new refurb Dual Core 2.0GHZ G5 but i have since discovered that i can't install an Airport card (as i could do with my previous Dual 1.8ghz), how can i go wireless with this machine?

You can have wireless added, either bring it to an authorized apple service center(Not CompUSA, or the apple store, I recommend a smaller shop) (note that wireless can be added by reviewing this http://www.apple.com/powermac/specs.html) or order the parts and install them yourself, however, you compromise your warrenty when doing it yourself.
Here's a do-it-yourself: http://welovemacs.com/appomacg5du2174.html
I had both wireless and bluetooth added to mine!
I hope this helps!

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