>BTW, are there any other solutions? Something that plugs into the RJ45, >perhaps? I suppose such a thing would be even more costly.
You can get an Ethernet -> Wireless bridge device, however, there are sometimes issues with getting those to work correctly with a wireless router. Older units would only talk to another bridge and not to a router. Some newer models of each can talk to each, enabling you to use one with a computer just the way you want (plug the computer's RJ45 ethernet into the bridge, and the bridge talks to your router/access point wirelessly). If you have a router or access point that doesn't prohibit this, then you can look into getting a bridge that supports it. However, you will likely find they will be around the same $40 (or more) that the USB dongle costs. If your router/access point doesn't allow a bridge client (most shouldn't notice with the newer bridges, they *should* appear as a regular wireless client... if you have an older router/access point, just do a quick check to be sure bridge clients don't NOT work), then you would need two bridges, one for each side (one plugs into the router as a wired network device, with the other into your iMac). Obviously, that would double the cost of the install. Although with today's router prices, it would probably be cheaper to replace the router with a new one, then to buy two bridges (wireless routers are often on sale or have rebates putting them at a lower price then a bridge, so one bridge plus one new router would cost less than two bridges) -chris <http://www.mythtech.net> -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/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/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
