In a message dated 11/22/09 6:44:03 PM, janespra...@comcast.net writes:
> 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. > There are three ways: 1) if you have the Slot-loading Imac G3, as mentioned previously, you can obtain an 802.11b Airport card and an adapter board for it... they are regularily on Ebay. 2) if you have the tray-load Imac G3, it cannot accept the Airport card, but it can use a 802-11g USB wirelsss adapter. My daughters each have one with their iMacs; one is a Belkin and the other is a AirExtreme. There are several makes I believe... 3) if you happen to either have already, or can get one easier, a wireless ethernet bridge also has to be included. It's a stand-alone device that connects to the iMac via the ethernet port, and allows it to send/receive wirelessly. Craig W. The Texas’Dawg, Houston, TX – Atlanta, GA Pmac G3 Beige with 500mhz processor iMac Summer ’01 600mhz, 1gb RAM, Tiger iMac TL with Sonnet FW upgrade, “Purple Reign” Panther Custom-made G3 rack server w/ TL Imac parts w/ Sonnet FW Upgrade [20-odd iMac G3s that I donate to kids & organizations] -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
