HI Ian thanks for your help. MElanie
> >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 > -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pris.bc.ca/mjw -- 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
