Re: wireless internet on G3 Ruby iMac
On Nov 22, 4:01 pm, cocc...@aol.com wrote: In a message dated 11/22/09 6:44:03 PM, janespra...@comcast.net writes: Is it possible to connect to the internet wirelessly with an old G3 iMac? If so, how do you do it? At present, I think using an Ethernet cord is the only way. But I am hoping that I am wrong. There are three ways: 1) if you have the Slot-loading Imac G3, as mentioned previously, you can obtain an 802.11b Airport card and an adapter board for it... they are regularily on Ebay. 2) if you have the tray-load Imac G3, it cannot accept the Airport card, but it can use a 802-11g USB wirelsss adapter. My daughters each have one with their iMacs; one is a Belkin and the other is a AirExtreme. There are several makes I believe... 3) if you happen to either have already, or can get one easier, a wireless ethernet bridge also has to be included. It's a stand-alone device that connects to the iMac via the ethernet port, and allows it to send/receive wirelessly. Craig W. The Ruby G3 iMac is a slot loading, 400 mHz, built in the summer of 2000. What is a wireless ethernet bridge? Jane -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: wireless internet on G3 Ruby iMac
On Nov 25, 2009, at 10:07 AM, Jane, (Portland, OR) wrote: 3) if you happen to either have already, or can get one easier, a wireless ethernet bridge also has to be included. It's a stand-alone device that connects to the iMac via the ethernet port, and allows it to send/ receive wirelessly. Craig W. The Ruby G3 iMac is a slot loading, 400 mHz, built in the summer of 2000. What is a wireless ethernet bridge? A wireless box that connects to your wired ethernet port, and ends with a wirelss connection. They're sometimes called Gaming adapters, because they'll connect anything with an ethernet port to a wireless system. Here's a bunch at Amazon http://tinyurl.com/yao53e3 -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: wireless internet on G3 Ruby iMac
In a message dated 11/25/09 12:07:35 PM, janespra...@comcast.net writes: The Ruby G3 iMac is a slot loading, 400 mHz, built in the summer of 2000. What is a wireless ethernet bridge? It's a stand-alone device (not running off computer like a USB dongle) that receives the wireless signal and then has an ethernet cable running from it to the computer needing wireless, to provide it with a wireless connection. See: http://www.buy.com/prod/belkin-802-11g-wireless-ethernet-bridge-54-mbps/q/lo c/111/90133395.html That is an example of one that I have used; there are several makes, and any computer store should have a few. There are also plenty of used ones. - I forgot -- they IS another method of connecting a computer to an ethernet signal w/o using a long cable, and that is a POE adapter-setup: http://www.buy.com/prod/netgear-xavb101-powerline-av-ethernet-adapter-kit/q/ loc/101/208154606.html Good luck, Craig W. The Texas’Dawg, Houston, TX – Atlanta, GA STILL of Daystar Technology (and YES, we're OPEN on #*@ Thanksgiving EVE!) ;-) Pmac G3 Beige with 500mhz processor iMac Summer ’01 600mhz, 1gb RAM, Tiger iMac TL with Sonnet FW upgrade, “Purple Reign” Panther Custom-made G3 rack server w/ TL Imac parts w/ Sonnet FW Upgrade [20-odd iMac G3s that I donate to kids organizations] -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: wireless internet on G3 Ruby iMac
On 22 Nov 2009, at 23:43, janespra...@comcast.net wrote: Is it possible to connect to the internet wirelessly with an old G3 iMac? If so, how do you do it? At present, I think using an Ethernet cord is the only way. But I am hoping that I am wrong. jane Hello Jane Yes, depending on your imac - next to the memory slots is another slot for a carrier and airport card, but you will get a slow connection compared to ethernet, and ethernet is much more reliable. Have Fun Glen -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: wireless internet on G3 Ruby iMac
On Nov 22, 2009, at 3:43 PM, janespra...@comcast.net wrote: Is it possible to connect to the internet wirelessly with an old G3 iMac? If so, how do you do it? At present, I think using an Ethernet cord is the only way. But I am hoping that I am wrong. jane It depends on which G3 iMac you're talking about. Slot-loading iMacs (with the exception of some 350 MHz units I've seen) are capable of using the original 802.11b Airport card, with a special adapter. Tray-loading G3 iMacs were devoid of an Airport slot, but I believe can go wireless using a USB adapter. Google G3 iMac USB wi-fi or search the Low End Mac web site. You should get plenty of hits as I've seen this subject come up many times over the years. HTH, Jim Scott -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: wireless internet on G3 Ruby iMac
Look on the back of the iMac. If it has a door with a coin latch, open it. Look inside for a slot On Nov 22, 2009, at 4:43 PM, janespra...@comcast.net wrote: Is it possible to connect to the internet wirelessly with an old G3 iMac? If so, how do you do it? At present, I think using an Ethernet cord is the only way. But I am hoping that I am wrong. jane -- 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 athttp://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/ group/g3-5-list -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: wireless internet on G3 Ruby iMac
I have seen a 400MHz model without a slot too. On Nov 22, 2009, at 4:49 PM, Jim Scott wrote: On Nov 22, 2009, at 3:43 PM, janespra...@comcast.net wrote: Is it possible to connect to the internet wirelessly with an old G3 iMac? If so, how do you do it? At present, I think using an Ethernet cord is the only way. But I am hoping that I am wrong. jane It depends on which G3 iMac you're talking about. Slot-loading iMacs (with the exception of some 350 MHz units I've seen) are capable of using the original 802.11b Airport card, with a special adapter. Tray-loading G3 iMacs were devoid of an Airport slot, but I believe can go wireless using a USB adapter. Google G3 iMac USB wi-fi or search the Low End Mac web site. You should get plenty of hits as I've seen this subject come up many times over the years. HTH, Jim Scott -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/ group/g3-5-list -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: wireless internet on G3 Ruby iMac
In a message dated 11/22/09 6:44:03 PM, janespra...@comcast.net writes: Is it possible to connect to the internet wirelessly with an old G3 iMac? If so, how do you do it? At present, I think using an Ethernet cord is the only way. But I am hoping that I am wrong. There are three ways: 1) if you have the Slot-loading Imac G3, as mentioned previously, you can obtain an 802.11b Airport card and an adapter board for it... they are regularily on Ebay. 2) if you have the tray-load Imac G3, it cannot accept the Airport card, but it can use a 802-11g USB wirelsss adapter. My daughters each have one with their iMacs; one is a Belkin and the other is a AirExtreme. There are several makes I believe... 3) if you happen to either have already, or can get one easier, a wireless ethernet bridge also has to be included. It's a stand-alone device that connects to the iMac via the ethernet port, and allows it to send/receive wirelessly. Craig W. The Texas’Dawg, Houston, TX – Atlanta, GA Pmac G3 Beige with 500mhz processor iMac Summer ’01 600mhz, 1gb RAM, Tiger iMac TL with Sonnet FW upgrade, “Purple Reign” Panther Custom-made G3 rack server w/ TL Imac parts w/ Sonnet FW Upgrade [20-odd iMac G3s that I donate to kids organizations] -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: wireless internet on G3 Ruby iMac
On Nov 22, 2009, at 4:49 PM, Jim Scott wrote: Slot-loading iMacs (with the exception of some 350 MHz units I've seen) are capable of using the original 802.11b Airport card, with a special adapter. T On Nov 22, 2009, at 3:51 PM, Kasey Smith wrote: I have seen a 400MHz model without a slot too. Early 350 and 400 MHz G3 slot-loading iMacs had some odd features. For example, they did not come with an Apple Hardware Test disk, and will not run an Apple Hardware Test that runs on later 400 MHz iMacs. Also, I seem to remember reading that some education iMacs didn't have Airport slots as a factory option, but I can't find the documentation. That may explain your non-Airport-capable 400 MHz iMac. Jim -- 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 g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
