[Ham-Computers] WiFi?

[KD7JYK DM09]

: If your Laptop has the WiFi built in (My Acer does) you shouldn't need
: anything else.  Otherwise you'll need to get a WiFi card that fits
: whatever kind of "slot" your machine has.

It is a Compaq Presario 1685, "Designed For Microsoft Windows 98" with one
dual-height PCMCIA slot on the side.  I've upgraded to 98SE.

I would need some sort of WiFi card for this slot and the necessary drivers
for it.

I know nothing of this and only used a PCMCIA slot once on an old 80586/120
for dial-up.

I hear there is 802.11 in various forms, what is the current standard, or,
what would I need to accesss what is most likely out there?

I figure I MIGHT have to get something slightly older that meets the current
systems but has the older drivers, maybe some "new old stock" off ebay or
something.

I saw a "WiFi" card at Fry's a few months ago, the compatability went back
to 98SE, just simple drivers, I guess, is this what I should be looking for?

Any input appreciated.

Kurt