Wireless Networking
Hi, has anyone got Mac OS X 10.2 working with any Minitar 802.11b networking equipment? My mac is recognizing the PCMCIA Cardbus card that I have put in as a Generic RT2460 but I don't get any configuration options in the networking control panel and no lights on the card come on. I am pretty sure that the access point is working (well it initially picked up some other networking equipment). Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Kind Regards Stuart Elvish
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A thought from anyone knowledgeable... Is it possible to wirelessly network a g3, and two early model 233mhz imacs, all running 9.2? Well, it would have been easier until Lucent EOL'd the original Airport cards... You might still be able to purchase them somewhere... Actually, Greg Sharp pointed out that early model 233MHz iMacs don't have airport slots, you need at least a slot-loading iMac. So you'd need some form of wireless access point for each iMac, or a hub connecting both of them and a wireless access point. no antenna on the G3 - one of the old beige boxes... You may be able to find a PCI wireless card carrier (a normal wireless card in a carrier that plugs into a PCI slot) that will work under OS 8.6, but I wouldn't be holding my breath. Otherwise you'd need to hook it up using a wireless access point, which is all starting to get a bit expensive. Have fun, Shay -- === Shay Telfer Perth, Western Australia Technomancer Join Team Sungroper in the Opinions for hire [POQ] 2005 World Solar Challenge [EMAIL PROTECTED] fnord http://sungroper.asn.au/
Re: wireless networking possible for these three?
On 7/7/04 5:50 PM, Shay Telfer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A thought from anyone knowledgeable... Is it possible to wirelessly network a g3, and two early model 233mhz imacs, all running 9.2? Well, it would have been easier until Lucent EOL'd the original Airport cards... You might still be able to purchase them somewhere... You don't say which G3. Some had built in Airport antennas, but would also need a card. As to sharing the printer, can you currently share the printer under 9.2? If not then don't expect it to work wirelessly. Have fun, Shay Apart from the problem with original Airport Cards reaching end of line status (though still available on eBay) I don't think old iMac 233's even have anywhere to put them. I think this capability was added to later models only (iMac 266's onwards). The G3 doesn't either but I think there are 3rd party solutions available using a spare PCI slot. All up though probably impossible to do what you want with that combination of Mac's. Sorry to bear the bad news. Greg Sharp [EMAIL PROTECTED] Note: Sorry Shay I sent this reply originally to you instead of list by mistake.
Re: wireless networking possible for these three?
On 7/7/04 10:11 PM, Greg Sharp [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 7/7/04 5:50 PM, Shay Telfer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A thought from anyone knowledgeable... Is it possible to wirelessly network a g3, and two early model 233mhz imacs, all running 9.2? Well, it would have been easier until Lucent EOL'd the original Airport cards... You might still be able to purchase them somewhere... You don't say which G3. Some had built in Airport antennas, but would also need a card. As to sharing the printer, can you currently share the printer under 9.2? If not then don't expect it to work wirelessly. Have fun, Shay Apart from the problem with original Airport Cards reaching end of line status (though still available on eBay) I don't think old iMac 233's even have anywhere to put them. I think this capability was added to later models only (iMac 266's onwards). The G3 doesn't either but I think there are 3rd party solutions available using a spare PCI slot. All up though probably impossible to do what you want with that combination of Mac's. Sorry to bear the bad news. Greg Sharp [EMAIL PROTECTED] Note: Sorry Shay I sent this reply originally to you instead of list by mistake. The slot load iMacs were the first of the series to have Airport capabilities. I have seen USB to ethernet adapters for PCs, so maybe some enterprising company may come up with USB to Wireless adapters in the future! Seeya Rod!
Re: wireless networking possible for these three?
There are USB - Wireless adaters: D-Link DWL-122 http://dlink.com.au/Default.aspx?ArticleID=177 Don't know price, but pretty much all wireless network hardware companies have one... There are also direct PCI - Wireless Adapters available: http://dlink.com.au/default.aspx?FolderID=25 Also, for another option, you could use an ethernet - Wireless adapter... Cheers Paul Rod Lavington wrote: On 7/7/04 10:11 PM, Greg Sharp [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 7/7/04 5:50 PM, Shay Telfer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A thought from anyone knowledgeable... Is it possible to wirelessly network a g3, and two early model 233mhz imacs, all running 9.2? Well, it would have been easier until Lucent EOL'd the original Airport cards... You might still be able to purchase them somewhere... You don't say which G3. Some had built in Airport antennas, but would also need a card. As to sharing the printer, can you currently share the printer under 9.2? If not then don't expect it to work wirelessly. Have fun, Shay Apart from the problem with original Airport Cards reaching end of line status (though still available on eBay) I don't think old iMac 233's even have anywhere to put them. I think this capability was added to later models only (iMac 266's onwards). The G3 doesn't either but I think there are 3rd party solutions available using a spare PCI slot. All up though probably impossible to do what you want with that combination of Mac's. Sorry to bear the bad news. Greg Sharp [EMAIL PROTECTED] Note: Sorry Shay I sent this reply originally to you instead of list by mistake. The slot load iMacs were the first of the series to have Airport capabilities. I have seen USB to ethernet adapters for PCs, so maybe some enterprising company may come up with USB to Wireless adapters in the future! Seeya Rod! -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] WAMUG is powered by Stalker CommuniGatePro
Re: wireless networking possible for these three?
On 8/07/2004 8:51 AM, Rod Lavington [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The slot load iMacs were the first of the series to have Airport capabilities. I have seen USB to ethernet adapters for PCs, so maybe some enterprising company may come up with USB to Wireless adapters in the future! Seeya There already is a USB to Wireless adapter. The ones I've gotten before for clients sell for $79. They only work in Mac OSX though. Email me off list if you want more info. Enjoy!! Kind Regards Daniel Kerr --- Daniel Kerr MacWizardry Phone: 0414 795 960 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: http://www.macwizardry.com.au **For everything Macintosh**
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yes any computer with an ethernet port can be used over wireless with an external wireless access point. add one of these for each computer. http://www.minitar.com/index.php?maincat=productcat=wirelessprod=wls_appage=1 sold here for $90 http://www.techtopia.com.au/product_info.php/cPath/32/products_id/661 -geoff
wireless networking possible for these three?
A thought from anyone knowledgeable... Is it possible to wirelessly network a g3, and two early model 233mhz imacs, all running 9.2? i wanted to share a printer running off one, and use one of their modems to connect to the Net. Thoughts appreciated. T Tom Lewis, in beautiful Jervis Bay, NSW, Oz
Re: wireless networking possible for these three?
A thought from anyone knowledgeable... Is it possible to wirelessly network a g3, and two early model 233mhz imacs, all running 9.2? Well, it would have been easier until Lucent EOL'd the original Airport cards... You might still be able to purchase them somewhere... You don't say which G3. Some had built in Airport antennas, but would also need a card. As to sharing the printer, can you currently share the printer under 9.2? If not then don't expect it to work wirelessly. Have fun, Shay -- === Shay Telfer Perth, Western Australia Technomancer Join Team Sungroper in the Opinions for hire [POQ] 2005 World Solar Challenge [EMAIL PROTECTED] fnord http://sungroper.asn.au/
Re: wireless networking possible for these three?
A thought from anyone knowledgeable... Is it possible to wirelessly network a g3, and two early model 233mhz imacs, all running 9.2? Well, it would have been easier until Lucent EOL'd the original Airport cards... You might still be able to purchase them somewhere... You don't say which G3. Some had built in Airport antennas, but would also need a card. As to sharing the printer, can you currently share the printer under 9.2? If not then don't expect it to work wirelessly. getting around to that - the imacs are 9.2 and the G3 8.6 until I get around to trying all together over my ehternet hub... no antenna on the G3 - one of the old beige boxes... Tom Lewis, in beautiful Jervis Bay, NSW, Oz
