Hi there, Just last night I struggled (for hours) to get a non-Mac laptop logged onto my Airport network at home, and my experience might come in handy for you. Windows XP (and maybe other versions?) needs the "WEP Key" which is not the same as the network password, in order to log into your network. I am using OS-X and Airport 2.2. Open your Airport Admin utility, log in to your airport network, and then click on the lock icon. It will give you the (very long) WEP key sequence that you need to type into the Windows machine in the appropriate box.
You will find much more advice on this and other topics here: http://www.macwindows.com/airportpc.html Don't get sidetracked with the issue of using a windows version of the Airport Admin Utility, which is discussed at length there--you don't need that because you can administrate your network with your Mac. Good luck! --Jim. On 5/1/02 07:00, "Kochkodin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Quick question about using airport with a Gateway desktop...I already have it > in > my Pismo and imac...but I want to be able to install a similar set up in my > son's Gateway desktop so I don't have to tie up my main phone line when he > comes > home from college later this week. Is anyone familiar with what I >will need to > get in order to do that? -- 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
