Need recomendation - best WIFI card?

Hey guys,
I have a question, I want to add my Power Mac to my network (wifi) at work. Currently it is the last one without wireless. But its kinda out of the way, which is the best wireless card? Should I just use the original Airport card that it takes or is there a different brand USB or PCI card for best reception? Dumb question, will a aftermarket make it work in " G " instead of " B "?
thanks

Here's some various wireless devices from OWC http://eshop.macsales.com/search/wireless
The original Airport card would work but it has b speeds.
The USB devices would work, but your Mac has USB 1.1 speed, so again it would be slow.
The best option is a PCI card.
 Cheers, Tom

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