On Nov 22, 4:01 pm, [email protected] wrote: > In a message dated 11/22/09 6:44:03 PM, [email protected] writes: > > > Is it possible to connect to the internet wirelessly with an old G3 iMac? > > If so, how do you do it? > > > At present, I think using an Ethernet cord is the only way. But I am > > hoping that I am wrong. > > There are three ways: > > 1) if you have the Slot-loading Imac G3, as mentioned previously, you can > obtain an 802.11b Airport card and an adapter board for it... they are > regularily on Ebay. > > 2) if you have the tray-load Imac G3, it cannot accept the Airport card, > but it can use a 802-11g USB wirelsss adapter. My daughters each have one > with their iMacs; one is a Belkin and the other is a AirExtreme. There are > several makes I believe... > > 3) if you happen to either have already, or can get one easier, a wireless > ethernet bridge also has to be included. It's a stand-alone device that > connects to the iMac via the ethernet port, and allows it to send/receive > wirelessly. > > Craig W.
The Ruby G3 iMac is a slot loading, 400 mHz, built in the summer of 2000. What is a wireless ethernet bridge? Jane -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
