Make sure you have both AppleTalk and TCP/IP set for the proper TCP/IP and it should work. There MAY be some setup software needed--I don't remember needing any, but I'm not on my 5300 right now. (The WiFi card I use at coffeeshops needed a setup disk run but that was a one-time shot.) If you do need the software, let me know and I'll see what I can dig up.
(Most coffeeshops I know don't have ethernet outlets to plug into--try you local library tho.) On Wed, 14 Jul 2004, Daniel De L'eau wrote: > > I'm using a PlatinumPro card on my 5300. All I need do is hook a > network cable from the dongle to the DSL modem, right? > > I suppose I could lug it to the nearest coffee shop with internet > access and try it there... > > > >I use my 5300 with a DSL line - don't expect a huge amount of speed > >increase since you're still working with a relatively slow processor. I > >use the Sony Vaio in the house when I need to do something that requires a > >bit of speed. And since my 5300 is the newest Mac I own, I'm afraid I > >wouldn't have a clue about the G4, but I suspect you'd find it fast enough > >to use. > > > >Do you have an ethernet option for your 5300, like a PlatinumPro card? > > > >Later.................Howard > > > >____________________________________________________________ > >Computer n. A pocket calculator with a glandular problem. > > -- > > > Dan5300c > > -- > PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... > > Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | > -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | > > Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> > > PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> > > Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com > > Later.................Howard ____________________________________________________________ Computer n. A pocket calculator with a glandular problem. -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
