IBook G3 & Wireless Router

Hi, i have an iBook G3, and a D-Link DSL-G604T Router, What do i need/ how do i get wireless on my iBook up and running
Thanks.

If the iBook doesn't already have one, you need an original AirPort Card.
Some possible sources for the original AirPort Card:
http://www.dvwarehouse.com/Apple-Original-AirPort-Wireless-Card-802.11B-p-31366. html
http://www.synaptech.com/catalog/index.php?mainpage=index&cPath=4953
http://www.powerbookguy.com/xcart/catalog/Airport-Cards-price0-p-1-c-507.html
http://www.macrecycling.com/apple-airport-card-ibook-g3g4-powerbook-g4-p-100531. html
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Apple/M7600LLE/
AirPort Card installation instructions can be found here:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=111919
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