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iMac G5 no wireless

Here is the machine I am working on.

Machine Name iMAC G5
Machine Model PowerMac 8.1
L2 Cache 512 KB
Memory 256MB
BUS Speed 533 MHz
Boot ROM Version 5.2.2f4

The user indicated that when they bought it, they did not add the wireless option. My question is how can I get this thing on a wireless network. Sorry, I just don't have much experience with wireless on a Mac.

Thanks

jkalnasy

If they didn't get a wireless option, did they mean they didn't get an embedded wireless card? If so, you need to purchase a mac compatible USB wireless card in order to access the network.

wcoil

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From my understanding, they did not get the built in one. What do you recommend for a mac compatible USB wireless card?

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strung

Here is one possiblity: http://www.quickertek.com/

strung

This is probably a better solution:

Wireless-N Ethernet Bridge with Dual-Band

http://www.pcworld.com/shopping/detail/prtprdid,713281633-sortby,retailer/pricing.html

http://www.linksysbycisco.com/US/en/products/WET610N

The advantage to the LinkSys bridge is that it connects to your ethernet port, not your USB port and as a result does not need drivers. You therefore don't have to worry about any updates in system software torpedoing your wireless USB card drivers.

strung

Also, the Linksys is wireless N if that makes a difference to you.