Used IMac G5 - no airport or wireless connection

Hi All
I have just purchased a 2nd IMac which was 2nd hand. The seller said it had airport but im quite sure now that it is home that it doesnt.
How can i get a wireless card for this (Mac?) and can they be fitted to this computer.
I have an old wireless modem/router can i use this to connect to the network?
Any help appreciated.
Troy

+I have an old wireless modem/router can i use this to connect to the network?+
You would need to get into the documentation for the older router to learn whether it might allow this type of setup. If you could get us the make and model number, another user who has already done this may be able to help.
A new AirPort Express 802.11n could also be configured to "join" your current wireless network and provide an ethernet signal.
Another option would be to use a USB wireless adapter to receive the wireless signal.
Since you probably do not want to run an ethernet cable from your current router to the iMac, you would also have the option to use a pair of ethernet powerline adapters to provide an ethernet signal to the iMac. This might be the best solution of all, performance wise, as you will avoid having to use wireless.

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