How to go wireless with original Mac Mini

I bought a Mac Mini when it originally came out and at the time had no reason to get Airport installed, being that it was an extra $75 or so that I didn't have at the time.
I am now moving in with some friends, all PC users, who share a wireless network with the folks that live below them. My only option at this new home for connecting to the internet is to go wireless.
I'm wondering if this is even possible with the earliest versions of the Mac Mini and if so, what exactly do I need to do? I've read so many conflicting suggestions, such as USB Sticks, Ethernet options, etc. but no one seems to have had the sure fire way.
Help. Please

There is a complete Airport/Bluetooth upgrade kit for the original G4 minis, but of course it's not for general resale since there are "no user serviceable parts inside". You should be able to get your local Apple authorized service provider to obtain and fit the kit for you.
Alternatively, there are retailers I have seen advertise the kits for sale to the public, you you can try searching for one, and either going to your Apple service provider or fitting it yourself (it's not difficult but requires some care).
In my experience, USB WiFi adapters have proven sufficiently unreliable and problematic that I really wouldn't suggest you go that way. You could, of course, cable your mini to the wireless router/access point if it has ethernet ports and you are sufficiently close to it, and thus avoid having to do anything but buy an ethernet cable and run it between the devices.

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