harlock59

Q: i'd like to know if mac os 9.2 can support wpa/wpa2

hi,

 

i've been given a macbook pro to repair (2001) and i want to connect to a wpa/wpa2 network. is that possible ?

 

if not i'll advise to change router's security level but it won't be secure...

MacBook Pro, Mac OS 9.2.x, Airport Express

Posted on Dec 5, 2014 5:05 PM

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Q: i'd like to know if mac os 9.2 can support wpa/wpa2

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  • by Niel,

    Niel Niel Dec 5, 2014 5:31 PM in response to harlock59
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    Dec 5, 2014 5:31 PM in response to harlock59

    It can't. That functionality wasn't added until Mac OS X 10.3.

     

    Your portable Mac is an iBook or a PowerBook, not a MacBook Pro.

     

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  • by harlock59,

    harlock59 harlock59 Dec 5, 2014 6:13 PM in response to Niel
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    Dec 5, 2014 6:13 PM in response to Niel

    indeed, it's a powerbook g4. i saw it when i removed the battery

  • by Jan Hedlund,

    Jan Hedlund Jan Hedlund Jan 27, 2015 10:56 AM in response to harlock59
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    Jan 27, 2015 10:56 AM in response to harlock59

    In a way, it is possible, but the portability may become limited. You could connect a wireless Ethernet bridge (also known as a gaming or media adapter) to the Ethernet port of the computer. There are wireless Ethernet bridge devices from several manufacturers (such as ASUS, Linksys and Netgear). Look for a model that is small (possibly with power supply from batteries or perhaps USB). A wireless Ethernet bridge does not (normally) require special software, and can thus be used under almost any operating system.

     

    Jan