I have seen a 400MHz model without a slot too.
On Nov 22, 2009, at 4:49 PM, Jim Scott wrote:

>
> On Nov 22, 2009, at 3:43 PM, janespra...@comcast.net wrote:
>
>> Is it possible to connect to the internet wirelessly with an old  
>> G3 iMac? If so, how do you do it?
>>
>> At present, I think using an Ethernet cord is the only way. But I  
>> am hoping that I am wrong.
>>
>> jane
>
> It depends on which G3 iMac you're talking about. Slot-loading  
> iMacs (with the exception of some 350 MHz units I've seen) are  
> capable of using the original 802.11b Airport card, with a special  
> adapter. Tray-loading G3 iMacs were devoid of an Airport slot, but  
> I believe can go wireless using a USB adapter. Google "G3 iMac USB  
> wi-fi" or search the Low End Mac web site. You should get plenty of  
> hits as I've seen this subject come up many times over the years.
>
> HTH,
> Jim Scott
>
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