> Date: Sat, 28 Dec 2002 12:00:38 -0500 > From: "Eric B. Richardson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: wireless w/o base station? > > I have a G3/266 upgraded to a G4/400 and a USB card. I also have an > iBook with an airport card, and a USB wireless access card. Is it > possible to use these to make a wireless network?
As long as the software supports it (I have not used any usb wireless adapters). On the ibook with built in airport, you can create a "point to point" network. Its different then an access point while yet in some ways does the same thing. Its mainly meant for connecting two laptops together wirelessly where there isn't any ap's around (for example meet a buddy at an expo). With an AP its the central hub, asking others to "come here", while with the other its simply amongst yourselves. In mac os x, click on the wireless/airport icon on the menubar, and select create network. Pick a name, channel and wep (if any). Then on the other, punch in/select from the pull down menu the name (and any wep keys) and your set. If you want a more permanent setup then try using the airport software base station (now internet sharing in mac os x). You *must* have that computer on to work. thanks, Ian -- MacNetwork is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... XRouter Pro | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! Dr. Bott | Only $199 <http://www.drbott.com/prod/MIH130.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> MacNetwork list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/macnet.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; end 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/macnetwork%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
