No doubt. That's because the 3400 has 32bit capable PC card slots and a PCI architecture. The 5300 (which we are talking about - hence the subject header) does not.
For the record, the AirPort card _is_ a rebranded WaveLAN Silver card (last time I checked anyway). Open up a base station and check for yourself if you don't believe me. AirPort software will work w/ any WaveLAN card in any 32bit capable powerbook (2400/3400/3500-Kanga-Original G3/Wallstreet/Lombard/Pismo/TiBook). I don't know about the 1400 (which doesn't have a PCI bus or 32bit PC card slots), but I have heard many times that AirPort software simply will not run on a 5300 no matter what OS it's got. Lucent/Orinoco/Agere's 16bit 68k drivers are fully compatible with the PowerBook 190, and I've heard they work in the 5x0 series too. Of course, AirPort software is out of the question for these machines. IMHO, I'd stick w/ the WaveLAN silver card. WEP isn't really all that secure anyway, so you aren't gaining much w/ the Gold card. And at least you know if you pick the wavelan cards, they will be Mac OS compatible. Peace, Drew From: "Gary D. Adams" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> My Wavlan Silver works great on my 3400, running OS 9‹and it's using Airport software. Gary -- With graduation coming, I will be using the email address: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Please update your address book. <http://homepage.mac.com/alk/> "Anyone can fly, all you have to do is throw yourself at the ground and miss." -Douglas Adams, Hitchikers Guide to the Galaxy -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com>. Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
