At 11:36 PM -0400 on 9/23/03, Nancy Haitz wittily wrote:
>> Michelle Martinez wrote: >> Maybe this is a big "duh" but do you use the same >> AirPort card in a laptop and a desktop? I only ask >> because I picked up an AirPort card cheaply--one that >> had previously resided in a Pismo. I tried to put it >> in my G4/AGP tower last night and the computer didn't >> recognize it. (When I tried to start the AirPort >> software, there was a message like, "The computer >> didn't detect the necessary hardware...") Anyhow, I >> don't know if I just put it in wrong or if I'm using >> the wrong card or if I'm just an idiot. Help? >> >Michelle, > >Yes, it is the same card. > >You basically need four things to make it work: the Airport card, an >Apple Airport base station (or other brand wireless router), the >AirPort software, and a compatible computer. > >Your G4/AGP is a compatible machine. You might read through Apple's >Tech Info Articles 58536 and 106590. #58536 has very nice installation >instructions for the G4/AGP. > >There are some ISP services that are not compatible with wireless >connections. You might verify that your service provider is OK with >wireless. > >You did not mention which OS you are using, or what brand wireless >router you are using. > >Nancy > > I have a couple of questions regarding wireless conections. I have a Beige G3 that doesn't have a card and I am going to get a 3400c shortly. Might it be possible to get a couple of cards that would give me a wireless connections for these Macs? -- The Librarian looked out at the jolting scenery. He was sulking. This had a lot to do with the new bright collar around his neck with the word "PONGO" on it. Someone was going to suffer for this. ~ The Librarian travels incognito ~ Terry Pratchett: "Lords and Ladies" -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; 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-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
