On Mar 2, 2010, at 5:58 AM, icanswing wrote: > John, How does that work? I just hook it up to a USB connection on my G4 > (that doesn't have an airport card)? > On Mar 2, 2010, at 7:49:30 AM, "John Carmonne" <[email protected]> wrote: > > From: "John Carmonne" <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: Need help with setting up G4 for internet > Date: March 2, 2010 7:49:30 AM CST > To: [email protected] > > On Mar 2, 2010, at 5:40 AM, icanswing wrote: > > > Hi list, > > I have a new imac. Now I want to set up my G4 in another room. My G4 > > doesn't have an airport card and I don't believe it would work anyway cause > > the new imac has airport extreme and the G4's airport card is just an > > airport. I was told by maczones that I should use a router and they > > suggested Netgear RP614NA Platinum 4port cable dsl router. > > > > Does this sound correct? The router is about $50.00. Everything is so > > expensive!!!! > > > > Thanks > > Paula > > The router is OK, however I would use a USB wireless n dongle. The AirPort b > card is real slow unless all you want is e-mail and surf the net, downloads > are just a little quicker than dialup. > but that's just me.
This is what I use. Very easy to install. You can find cheaper ones also. I think they all will run using Ralink USB wireless software. http://stn2.headgap.com/resale/FMPro?-token=13542622&-db=ProductsC.fp3&-lay=WEB&-format=items.htm&-sortfield=SortID&-Max=40&category=wireless&-find John Carmonne Yorba Linda USA -- 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
