Mac Mini: Want to connect to Wi-Fi

I have a older Mac Mini with a G4 processor.  It is not Wi-Fi capable (when I bought it Wi-Fi was not very popular).  I would like make it Wi-Fi capable.  I am going to give the Mini to my step daughter.  What would be the easiest way to connect the Mini wirelessly?  I am using a Airport Extreme as a base station. Would a Airport Express work?   Could you use a cheaper "off" brand dangle? 

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Most of the USB dongles are unreliable at best. Even if they work now, there's a pretty good chance a system update will get them crashing your Mac on a regular basis. I recommend getting an Extreme card and attempting to install it yourself

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