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Q: How do I get my Mac on my home wireless internet connection?

I have 3 PCs.. my home and office computers, plus a laptop. I just got an old Mac G3 that is from '96 I think and it's running 8.6. I want it to be on my wireless internet network with my other machines. I am using a Cradlepoint MBR1000 router. How to I do this? I don't see a DSL input in the back and I'm guessing I need some type of wireless card to make this happen. This is my first Mac and while I have a decent working knowledge of PC's, all this Mac stuff is new to me. Any help would be much appreciated.. oh and please feel free to explain this to me like I'm 6 years old. Thanks!

mac g3, Mac OS 8.6 or Earlier, not sure

Posted on Jan 18, 2009 3:00 PM

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  • by Jan Hedlund,

    Jan Hedlund Jan Hedlund Jan 18, 2009 3:59 PM in response to BLUE FOX ROX
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    Jan 18, 2009 3:59 PM in response to BLUE FOX ROX
    Hi,

    According to the specifications here, the MBR1000 router has four LAN ports. Any G3 model has built-in Ethernet (an RJ-45 port). This means that you should be able to establish at least a wired connection.

    A DSL modem (if it has Ethernet output) would be connected to the WAN port of the router. Apparently, the router in question is capable of using a 3G mobile broadband (USB or ExpressCard) modem as an alternative Internet source.

    For a (local) Wi-Fi connection between computer and router, you could connect a wireless Ethernet bridge (also known as a gaming adapter) to the G3's Ethernet port. Wireless Ethernet bridge examples include D-Link DWL-G820, Linksys WET54G and Linksys WGA600N. These devices do not require special drivers, and can thus be used under almost any operating system.

    Jan
  • by Jan Hedlund,

    Jan Hedlund Jan Hedlund Jan 18, 2009 4:20 PM in response to Jan Hedlund
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    Jan 18, 2009 4:20 PM in response to Jan Hedlund
    Addendum

    If the G3 is a PowerBook model, the wireless Ethernet bridge solution is not going to be very portable. Perhaps you could post additional information about the exact type of G3 computer for alternative wireless possibilities.