If the iBook is described as AirPort ready you will need to buy (or add to your configuration) an AirPort Extreme card which will cost £79.
Once you get one it will work seamlessly with your wireless network. Just set it up to join an existing network, it really is so simple.
I have an all-Mac AirPort Extreme network at home and it is amazing.
Good luck with the iBook purchase!!
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