On Oct 16, 2011, at 7:12 PM, Eric Hall wrote: > > > > On Oct 16, 2011, at 5:57 PM, DLC wrote: > > > Thank you, John. Does it work well? I am guessing it uses Broadcom > > chipset? > > Thank you, > > Dana > > >> > >>> Thanks to all offering advice. > >>> Okay, I am looking at this model here, just for comparison and > >>> continued learning: > >>> http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005GDTIK4/ref=olp_product_details?i... > >> > >>> 1) is this compatible w/ Leopard? > >>> 2) presuming the answer to #1 is yes, where does it plug into? the > >>> little bi-slot near the RAM (where the Apple combo card would go), or > >>> do I need to be an adapter such as what Kris suggested (Mini PCI-E > >>> adapter card)? > >>> 3) re: form factor, are all cards designated "MINI PCI-E" the same > >>> size/shape? > >>> Thank you again, > >>> Dana > >> > >> This is what I use. Tiger and Leopard. > >> > >> http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wireless-WiFi-11n-PCI-E-Card-Mac-Pro-G5-Airpo... > > > I'm not sure about the Broadcom chip but it works great and thinks it's an > AirPort card. BTW I bought mine for $18.50 from Hong Kong. >
> You can get a USB adapter to about $15 - ant reason why you need a PCI card? > > http://eshop.macsales.com/item/NewerTech/MXP2802GU2/ > > Eric I have USB dongles too but AFAIK they all require 3rd party software, no problem with that but you have to log in at each boot where as the Apple AiPort software is runningt when using the PCIe card. John Carmonne Yorba Linda CA 92886 USA Sent from my MBP -- 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
