Hi Merv,
You have not got back with anymore information so you might have got the USB
Wireless Adapter working.
If not, try this:
Go to: <http://www.ralinktech.com/en/04_support/support.php?sn=502>
1. Download and Install the driver: USB(RT257X/RT2671/RT2500)
2. Plug in USB Device.
The Ralink Wireless Utility will open, in about 20 seconds it should detect
the device: connected.
3. You should also set up a profile in the utility.
Just add and activate.
4. Then open Network Prefs, Network Port Configurations, and Hit Apply.
A new port should show; Ethernet Adapter (en2).
5. Select SHOW in the Network Prefs and check Ethernet Adapter (en2).
6. Hit APPLY.
The TCP/IP info should show IP address/Subnet/Router connections.
Cheers,
Ronni
On 12/12/2011, at 9:57 AM, Ronda Brown wrote:
> Hi Merv,
>
> You have not given details of which iMac G5 you have. You would find getting
> an Extreme Card for your iMac a much better option. Some USB Wireless
> Adapters have only WEP Security and also lose connection frequently.
>
> What are the details of the USB Wireless Adapter?
> What USB Part# is it?
> <http://www.ralinktech.com/en/02_products/product_list2.php?cata2_sn=303&cata3_sn=409>
>
> Normally these USB Wireless Adapters have very specific instructions about
> installation.
> Either to install all the software first and then connect the USB device or
> vice versa.
>
> Perhaps uninstall everything, disconnect the USB device and start over.
> Perhaps try installing the drivers before connecting the device?
>
> <http://www.ralinktech.com/en/04_support/support.php?sn=502>
>
> Cheers,
> Ronni
>
> 17" MacBook Pro 2.3GHz Quad-Core i7 “Thunderbolt"
> 2.3GHz / 8GB / 750GB @ 7200rpm HD
>
> OS X 10.7.2 Lion
> Windows 7 Ultimate (under sufferance)
>
> On 11/12/2011, at 5:06 PM, Merv Bond wrote:
>
>> I have been given an iMac G5 running OS X 10.4.11
>> It has no WiFi but I was also given a Ralink USB Wireless Adapter.
>> From the Ralink website I downloaded the driver and installed that on
>> the iMac G5. However, when I go to System Preferences and click on
>> Network there is no sign of the Adapter in the left hand column.
>> I have searched the forums etc for clues on this issue with no luck.
>> Has anyone ventured down this path and successfully connected to their
>> local network? If so, your advice would be greatly appreciated.
>> Last resort will be ethernet.
>> Merv
>>
>> -------- Original Message --------
>> Subject: Screen flicker
>> Date: Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:58:59 +0800
>> From: Merv Bond <[email protected]>
>> Reply-To: [email protected]
>> To: WAMUG Mailing List <[email protected]>
>>
>> My wife's well used iBook G4 has developed a flickering screen.
>> A search of the net reveals that the "reed switch" was a common failure
>> on this model. Has anyone had this problem and if so, were they able to
>> achieve a successful resolution?
>> Merv
>>
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