Powerbook G4 WiFi connection to netgear router

I have recently bought a Powerbook G4 12 inch which is running OSX 10.2.3
I've installed an Airport Extreme card and want to connect to my Netgear WiFi router but don't know how to start.
I'm new to mac and have only used a laptop previously so sorry for my extreme ignorance.
Some of the other discussions mention a WiFi icon but I can't see this anywhere and so I'm not sure if the airport card is working or not but I suspect not.
Any help to get me started please
The G4 connects via the ethernet cable without any problems

You can check for the presence of the Airport card by going into System Profiler (I think that's the name, not sure because 10.2.3 is a bit old). Also, if the Airport wifi icon is not on the menu bar, go into your System Preferences, click Network, make sure the Airport network interface is enabled, and there should be a setting in there for displaying the Airport icon in the menu bar, that might not be turned on.
Once it appears, you should be able to click the Airport icon to reveal a menu with wifi networks within range, and select the name of your network in the list. It shouldn't be difficult. You should also be able to connect from inside the Network system preference, but using the Airport icon in the menu bar is easier.

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