John, How does that work? I just hook it up to a USB connection on my G4 (that doesn't have an airport card)? On Mar 2, 2010, at 7:49:30 AM, "John Carmonne" <carmo...@aol.com> wrote:
From: "John Carmonne" <carmo...@aol.com> Subject: Re: Need help with setting up G4 for internet Date: March 2, 2010 7:49:30 AM CST To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com On Mar 2, 2010, at 5:40 AM, icanswing wrote: > Hi list, > I have a new imac. Now I want to set up my G4 in another room. My G4 doesn't > have an airport card and I don't believe it would work anyway cause the new > imac has airport extreme and the G4's airport card is just an airport. I was > told by maczones that I should use a router and they suggested Netgear > RP614NA Platinum 4port cable dsl router. > > Does this sound correct? The router is about $50.00. Everything is so > expensive!!!! > > Thanks > Paula The router is OK, however I would use a USB wireless n dongle. The AirPort b card is real slow unless all you want is e-mail and surf the net, downloads are just a little quicker than dialup. but that's just me. John Carmonne Yorba Linda USA -- 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 -- 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
