Internet on Mac Mini- wireless device?
I am living in a place with no internet service, and I'm wondering if I can use one of the wireless mobile devices. I don't think my machine has an Airport card because when I check that on the system it says "no information available". The problem is that I don't know if one of those mobile devices will run on a USB hub, and a mac mini only has two USB ports, which are being used for my keyboard and mouse. Is there any way to find out if my machine will take a wireless keyboard and mouse? I bought it from someone on the swap list so i will try to contact him as well. Cheryl Harris Tehachapi, CA -- 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
Re: Internet on Mac Mini- wireless device?
On May 8, 2012, at 4:00 PM, cheryl wrote: I am living in a place with no internet service, and I'm wondering if I can use one of the wireless mobile devices. You'll need an ISP (internet service provider). An Airport (WIFI) card only gets you wireless ethernet connection, normally between a router and your Mac. To get internet service you'll need an ISP, usually over DSL, cable, FIOS, or a mobile phone system. Internet over mobile phones is generally pretty expensive and pretty slow, but if that's all you can get, it may be your only feasible choice. Most people would accomplish this by getting an "unlimited" data account for an iPhone, and then jailbreak the iPhone and "tether" it to the Mac over WIFI (Airport). This will be expensive & slow, but it will give you internet on a mobile iPhone and on your home Mini. It's likely both faster & cheaper to use DSL, cable, FIOS, dish, or Wifi (perhaps make a deal with a neighbor with WIFI?). There are special mobile adapters for computers, but this is very limiting compared to having a tethered iPhone or other mobile phone, so a special adapter would be the worst and probably most expensive solution. And there's still DIAL-UP internet using a conventional phone modem and a landline, but that should be a last resort due to the slow speed. I don't think my machine has an Airport card because when I check that on the system it says "no information available". It looks like you don't have an Airport (& Bluetooth) module in your Mini. The problem is that I don't know if one of those mobile devices will run on a USB hub, and a mac mini only has two USB ports, which are being used for my keyboard and mouse. Most Apple keyboards have USB ports which you can plug the mouse into to free a port on the Mini itself. Older Apple keyboards are USB 1 so they'll work fine for a mouse, but NOT for WIFI devices, you'll need a USB 2 port on the Mini or a USB 2 hub for WIFI. Is there any way to find out if my machine will take a wireless keyboard and mouse? Apple wireless keyboards & mice are Bluetooth, and if your Mini doesn't have an Airport module it likely also doesn't have Bluetooth, so you'd need to buy a either a Mini Airport/Bluetooth module (too expensive in my opinion), or a cheap USB Bluetooth dongle (better idea). Again, this concept of buy wireless keyboard & mouse to free up a USB port is crazy, you can buy an 8-port powered USB hub for cheaper and get 8 USB powered ports for a lot less money than a wireless keyboard & mouse. -- 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
Re: Internet on Mac Mini- wireless device?
On May 8, 2012, at 2:00 PM, cheryl wrote: > I am living in a place with no internet service, and I'm wondering if > I can use one of the wireless mobile devices. I don't think my machine > has an Airport card because when I check that on the system it says > "no information available". The problem is that I don't know if one of > those mobile devices will run on a USB hub, Yes they'll run on a hub...in fact they may run even better, since you can put them up at a higher elevation for a decent signal, possibly. The hub HAS to be a USB2.2 hub (any new one today is at least that speed, but I've got a couple of 'old reliables' laying about that are only 1.1), but they do work just fine. -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- 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
Re: Internet on Mac Mini- wireless device?
The device I'm talking about is like the ones on this page: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Mobile-Broadband/No-Contract-Mobile-Broadband/pcmcat184400050021.c?id=pcmcat184400050021 You do have to pay for the internet service. They have ones with a contract as well. We get a great cell phone signal up where I am, so if these devices would work on a hub they would be a viable solution to my internet dilemma. On May 8, 2:32 pm, Bruce Johnson wrote: > On May 8, 2012, at 2:00 PM, cheryl wrote: > > > I am living in a place with no internet service, and I'm wondering if > > I can use one of the wireless mobile devices. I don't think my machine > > has an Airport card because when I check that on the system it says > > "no information available". The problem is that I don't know if one of > > those mobile devices will run on a USB hub, > > Yes they'll run on a hub...in fact they may run even better, since you can > put them up at a higher elevation for a decent signal, possibly. > > The hub HAS to be a USB2.2 hub (any new one today is at least that speed, but > I've got a couple of 'old reliables' laying about that are only 1.1), but > they do work just fine. > > -- > Bruce Johnson > University of Arizona > College of Pharmacy > Information Technology Group > > Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- 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
Re: Internet on Mac Mini- wireless device?
Depending on how many systems you have to connect and how extensive your need for network access is you might want to consider a standalone unit like the Verizon MiFi; T-mobile, Virgin and AT&T also offer these or some thing like them; it's a standalone cellular-to-wifi access point. The people I've helped with these tend to be road warrior types who need internet access everywhere, your case is different, and you might get better range and reception from one of those standalone ones. On May 8, 2012, at 4:18 PM, cheryl wrote: > The device I'm talking about is like the ones on this page: > http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Mobile-Broadband/No-Contract-Mobile-Broadband/pcmcat184400050021.c?id=pcmcat184400050021 > You do have to pay for the internet service. They have ones with a > contract as well. We get a great cell phone signal up where I am, so > if these devices would work on a hub they would be a viable solution > to my internet dilemma. > > On May 8, 2:32 pm, Bruce Johnson wrote: >> On May 8, 2012, at 2:00 PM, cheryl wrote: >> >>> I am living in a place with no internet service, and I'm wondering if >>> I can use one of the wireless mobile devices. I don't think my machine >>> has an Airport card because when I check that on the system it says >>> "no information available". The problem is that I don't know if one of >>> those mobile devices will run on a USB hub, >> >> Yes they'll run on a hub...in fact they may run even better, since you can >> put them up at a higher elevation for a decent signal, possibly. >> >> The hub HAS to be a USB2.2 hub (any new one today is at least that speed, >> but I've got a couple of 'old reliables' laying about that are only 1.1), >> but they do work just fine. >> >> -- >> Bruce Johnson >> University of Arizona >> College of Pharmacy >> Information Technology Group >> >> Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs > > -- > 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 > -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- 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
Re: Internet on Mac Mini- wireless device?
Thanks. I'm just connecting my mac mini to the internet so I can upload photos of my beads and other art to my Etsy shop, which I can't do at this point. Of course I like to be able to check Facebook, and the usual other stuff. I'll check these out. On May 8, 4:27 pm, Bruce Johnson wrote: > Depending on how many systems you have to connect and how extensive your need > for network access is you might want to consider a standalone unit like the > Verizon MiFi; T-mobile, Virgin and AT&T also offer these or some thing like > them; it's a standalone cellular-to-wifi access point. > > The people I've helped with these tend to be road warrior types who need > internet access everywhere, your case is different, and you might get better > range and reception from one of those standalone ones. > > On May 8, 2012, at 4:18 PM, cheryl wrote: > > > > > > > The device I'm talking about is like the ones on this page: > >http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Mobile-Broadband/No-Contract-Mobile-Broad... > > You do have to pay for the internet service. They have ones with a > > contract as well. We get a great cell phone signal up where I am, so > > if these devices would work on a hub they would be a viable solution > > to my internet dilemma. > > > On May 8, 2:32 pm, Bruce Johnson wrote: > >> On May 8, 2012, at 2:00 PM, cheryl wrote: > > >>> I am living in a place with no internet service, and I'm wondering if > >>> I can use one of the wireless mobile devices. I don't think my machine > >>> has an Airport card because when I check that on the system it says > >>> "no information available". The problem is that I don't know if one of > >>> those mobile devices will run on a USB hub, > > >> Yes they'll run on a hub...in fact they may run even better, since you can > >> put them up at a higher elevation for a decent signal, possibly. > > >> The hub HAS to be a USB2.2 hub (any new one today is at least that speed, > >> but I've got a couple of 'old reliables' laying about that are only 1.1), > >> but they do work just fine. > > >> -- > >> Bruce Johnson > >> University of Arizona > >> College of Pharmacy > >> Information Technology Group > > >> Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs > > > -- > > 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 athttp://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtmland our netiquette > > guide is athttp://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 > > athttp://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list > > -- > Bruce Johnson > University of Arizona > College of Pharmacy > Information Technology Group > > Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - -- 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
Re: Internet on Mac Mini- wireless device?
I have a Sprint Broadband that I use in a USB Wireless Router that I got from Sprint and it will work just fine for up to 5 computers!!! It acts just like any ISP... If you have a laptop and go on a trip you can take it with you too and use it on the road!!! -Original Message- >From: cheryl >Sent: May 8, 2012 5:00 PM >To: G-Group >Subject: Internet on Mac Mini- wireless device? > >I am living in a place with no internet service, and I'm wondering if >I can use one of the wireless mobile devices. I don't think my machine >has an Airport card because when I check that on the system it says >"no information available". The problem is that I don't know if one of >those mobile devices will run on a USB hub, and a mac mini only has >two USB ports, which are being used for my keyboard and mouse. Is >there any way to find out if my machine will take a wireless keyboard >and mouse? I bought it from someone on the swap list so i will try to >contact him as well. > >Cheryl Harris >Tehachapi, CA > >-- >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 Scars only tell us where we have been, they do not have to dictate where we are going... “Choose love and peace above all other options. Commit to the goal of unconditional love and compassion for all life, in all its expressions, and surrender all judgment to God. --- Dr. David R. Hawkins -- 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
Re: Internet on Mac Mini- wireless device?
> I have a Sprint Broadband that I use in a USB Wireless Router that I got > from Sprint and it will work just fine for up to 5 computers!!! Those are nice. I also have a Sprint wireless USB modem. The older ones will work just fine with 10.4, but even the later ones can be coerced with a little work. -- personal: http://www.cameronkaiser.com/ -- Cameron Kaiser * Floodgap Systems * www.floodgap.com * ckai...@floodgap.com -- require "std_disclaimer.pl"; --- -- 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
Re: Internet on Mac Mini- wireless device?
I'm running 10.5.8 and it looks like I have several options for getting back online at home. Thanks so much for all the info! On May 10, 6:46 pm, Cameron Kaiser wrote: > > I have a Sprint Broadband that I use in a USB Wireless Router that I got > > from Sprint and it will work just fine for up to 5 computers!!! > > Those are nice. I also have a Sprint wireless USB modem. The older ones > will work just fine with 10.4, but even the later ones can be coerced with > a little work. > > -- > personal:http://www.cameronkaiser.com/-- > Cameron Kaiser * Floodgap Systems *www.floodgap.com* ckai...@floodgap.com > -- require "std_disclaimer.pl"; > --- -- 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
