For the good of the order, here's my new wireless setup, for under 90 bucks:
Siemens SpeedStream 2623 wireless router with com port for external modem, $40 plus shipping from TigerDirect.com, tip from dealmac.com. In order to pass appletalk between wireless and wired side, I had to upgrade the firmware with an SMC flasher. It's the same hardware as the SMC, but the SpeedStream firmware out of the box didn't pass appletalk packets while the SMC firmware did. Where I found this out is at <http://www.socketforum.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=319>. The firmware is at <http://www.smc.com/index.cfm?action=products_downloads&productCode=SMC7004A WBR&prod_id=63>. But SpeedStream has a better support website than SMC. Whatever. I hooked to my long-existing 56K modem (fortunately not a Mac-only model). I don't have broadband, nor will I in the forseeable future. Very few wireless routers support modems, so I snatched this one. Downloading large files is painful, of course, but surfing speed is adequate for me. Happened to have a serial PC cable on hand, too. Orinoco Silver card from 2buystore.com, $40 shipped (found via dealtime.com search.) Had a bit of searching finding the Mac drivers. They exist on orinocowireless's ftp servers, but aren't linked to on the support site, at least not as I could find. Google came through again with web page with a deep link. I understand one can install Airport to drive the orinoco card, but I think orinoco's own drivers are a simpler, more direct solution. Plus they support OS 7.5 to 9 without complaint, unlike Airport's OS 9 or better snobbery. <ftp://ftp.orinocowireless.com/pub/software/ORiNOCO/PC_Card/MacOS/> This setup is working very well. I have the router in the basement, but can find a signal in every corner of my 2000 square foot house, plus the garage. Nothing like surfing in the garage...! Can't wait to build a deck on the back so I can surf there! FWIW, Scott ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com> Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
