On 1/13/05 4:20 AM, "Larry le Mac" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I have an iBook 800MHz 14" which came with an AirPort card. > > I bought the iBook as it was cheap and I was going to use it to > create funds for a newer Mac, i.e. selling it on to someone who > would pay just over the going rate as opposed to under the > going rate which is where I bought it at... > > However, I find it quite nice compared to the 12" I had and > I am considering keeping it, but I don't fancy paying for a > genuine AirPort base station. > > Can I use ANY 802.11* base station ? > > The AirPort is 11Mb/s but I thought it would make sense to buy > a faster base station in case I ever got a faster card in the future. > Any 802.11b or g base station will work but do your research and be aware of the gotchas. Where the Airport station is supported by Apple with a nice program for configuration all other base stations I know of are configured via your browser. The approach is barebones but functional. Apple frequently updates the Airport firmware as do most other manufacturers. But since other manufacturers are Windows-centric firmware updates aren't always possible or timely for Mac users. Having said all this, I must admit I am quite happy with the $30 NetGear router I added to my home setup. david -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com> 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/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
