Hi Amanda
I use a netgear wgt624 108mbps wireless router without problem.
The router is very easy to set up and i have no troubles connecting a
couple of laptops and a couple of desktops all via airport or
wireless connections. It lets my mini connect at the full 54mbps
airport extreme and my G4 tower and powerbook connect at 11mbps
802.11b speed via internal airport cards.
I also use a 2400 with an old dell truemobile card in using the
orinoco drivers and that connects problem free. The only problem i
have is when my mother in law come over with her windows laptop i
have to turn off the security i have so she can access it as the card
she uses does not support the same level encryption as i use for the
macs.
vicki
On Dec 22, 2005, at 6:23 AM, Amanda Ward wrote:
Hi All,
I've decided to go wireless with my iBook-500, but I don't have a
base unit yet. Just put an Airport (original) card in my 'Book and
it works fine... seems someone is running an open wireless network
nearby! :)
Anyway... I went window shopping for equipment over the weekend and
was amazed at what is available. Thus my question. Having an old
Airport card, is there any equipment I should stay away from? I
mean, I assume an older Airport base would work and the Airport
control panel says I'm accessing either a netgear or linksys
network. Would these work as well? And what of 802.11b vs 802.11g?
I'm pretty comfortable with wired networks, but there's a =steep=
learning curve for wireless.
Thanks for any advice!
Amanda
--
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
---------------------------------------------------------------
