Also, (sorry) the ORiNOCO PC Card (Silver/Gold) page said: "The ORiNOCO PC card is compatible with Windows... Apple� Mac OS 7.5.2, 8.6, 9.0, and 9.4, Novell Client..." ?? Is this the one that's compatible with OS X?
Also, which "access point" would I have to get? What's the difference between an "access point" and a "residential/broadband gateway"? I have LAN of pc's and one mac on a linksys router. I just want to plug the base station part into the router and be able to access files on the other computers (like I do now via samba) and surf the web. Thanks, Justin > So what kind of base station (other than airport) would any of you suggest > using with the orinico cards? Do the cards and the base stations not have to > match? I want to use my pismo wirelessly and have my father be able to use > his compaq laptop (I told him not to get it) wirelessly also. > > Thanks, > > Justin > >> On 4/29/02 6:05 PM, "(G-Books)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >>> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 15:39:24 -0700 >>> From: Bruce Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> Subject: Re: Orinoco >>> >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >>>> Anybody know anything about Orinoco wireless? I have zero experience with >>>> any >>>> wireless, but my neighbor has DSL with Orinoco software and wants me to buy >>>> >>> a >>>> card from him and share the cost. >>>> First, is this legal/ethical? Second, when I tried to install the software >>>> on >>>> my Lombard, it says it's missing an OT encrypt file. >>> >>> One, this is not likely to be allowed under his contract for DSL, as >>> there is likely a clause in there about 'reselling' bandwidth, which is >>> what he'd be doing. Sort of. >>> >>> That said...it's his bandwidth, and should he decide to use a wireless >>> base station there's not a lot he can do to keep you from using it, too, >>> so long as you're in range, and you really should make a contribution to >>> the cause rather than steal from your neighbor. 8-} >> >> Of course if you're on his non-encrypted network, he can just look on your >> machine, get your bank account number etc. and just take what he thinks is >> fair for the bandwidth you use. >> >> Seriously, my Orinoco card works great on my Wallstreet (upgraded with Blue >> Chip 466), under OS 9 and now under OS X. It probably depends more on his >> router or what he is using to share the DSL connection than upon the Orinoco >> SW. In fact, I don't think I am using any of the software that came with >> the card. Also seriously, since you asked about legal & ethical issues, >> Bruce is right about checking the DSL service contract. >> >> Rod >> >> -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | 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> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> 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/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
