Solutions for Broken Ethernet Port

The ethernet connector is broken and I'm unable to connect to the ethernet using an ethernet cable. Is there any solution other than replacing the whole motherboard??
I can't set up any internet connectivity without using the ethernet port...or can I?

With a wireless modem and/or router and an original AirPort Card, you could enjoy wireless internet.
It would be easier and cheaper than replacing the logic board.
The iBook is AirPort-ready.
Instructions for installing the card can be found in this Apple Knowledge Base article:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=111919
Possible sources for the original AirPort Card (links checked today, priced low to high):
http://www.synaptech.com/catalog/index.php?mainpage=index&cPath=4953
http://www.dvwarehouse.com/Apple-Original-AirPort-Wireless-Card-802.11B-p-31366. html
http://www.megamacs.com/v1/?action=view&pid=967052
http://www.teksale.com/laptops/laptopparts/listings/apple-airport-original.htm
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Apple/M7600LLE/
http://www.macofalltrades.com/AppleOriginal_Airport_Card_APp/airport1.htm
http://www.macrecycling.com/apple-airport-card-ibook-g3g4-powerbook-g4-p-100531. html
http://www.powerbookguy.com/xcart/catalog/Airport-Cards-price0-p-1-c-507.html
http://store.airportcardsdirect.com/
http://www.expercom.com/productdetail.html?PRODUCTID=305851
http://www.ifixit.com/cart/catalog/product98_AirportCard.html
http://techrestore.com/xcart/product.php?productid=16174
http://www.lacomputercompany.com/cgi-bin/rpcart/index.cgi?command=dispitem&type= sku&sku=10061
http://www.welovemacs.com/ibkap.html
The AirPort Extreme Card is NOT compatible with an iBook G3, and can further damage the logic board if it is installed.
Good luck.

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2) WorkWireless (used when I'm in meetings)
3) WorkEthernet (used when I'm at my desk)
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