My Reply follows quote. On 22/05/2004 22:19 [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: >I'm the guy who loves bluetooth. . .or anything wireless for that >matter; which is why it's ironic that I've never ventured into the >Airport world. I've got an Airport ready Pismo so why not right? >Well, I never had a need until this point. I'm online it seems more >and more these days. When I'm out on the field, I'm connected to the >net via my bluetooth cell phone and a USB bluetooth adapter. When at >home, I plug my Pismo into my LinkSys router. . .where my PM G4 is also >connected. My roommate has an Airport ready clamshell iBook and he's >thinking of Airport as well. As it stands now, he and I have to go >into the "computer room" and plug our beloved laptops to the router for >net'in it. > >So, it's time for Airport. This is what I want to do: Connect an >Aiport base station to my router, and slap in an Airport card into my >Pismo and one in my roommates iBook. Will this work?
Don't know why not. That is essentially what I did with a Clamshell, a Wallstreet, and even a 1400. >With the >exception of running Airport Setup Assistant, is this all that needs to >be done? Sounds too easy? Well, it should be! >Should I get an Airport card for the G4 as well? Seems that would just be an extra expense. The G4 isn't too portable, and you already have the router. >I am aware >that the newer Airport Extreme card won't work with my Pismo or his >iBook so that's not even a concern. Although on the Extreme subject. >. .I like the printer sharing feature. Can I use an Extreme base with >the regular card in my Pismo and take advantage of the printer sharing >with my Epson Stylus C82? Or does the Graphite Base Station have the >printer feature as well? Don't know about the printer thing. My Graphite can't do that, no port. >And also, I'm gonna shop on eBay for the >cards and Base Station. . .what price range should I be looking at for >these items? They're not new anymore and should be cheap. . .or at >least cheaper than when they were "today's technology". Any input >would be helpful folks! Also, I'm with Charter Communications who >provide my broadband internet service. . .probably should call them >Monday and see if they are even compatable to this type of connecting. >. .or is that necessary? Thanks again everyone for any input, Don't know about prices. I pulled my Graphite base station from a Goodwill bin for poundage. I think I have seen them on eBay for $50 or so. I got an Airport card on eBay for about $50 plus shipping. That was a while ago, so prices may have dropped. If you have a modem from Charter and already are running a router, the Airport should plug right into the router and set you up! Have fun! Ken -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
