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Q: PCMCIA ethernet card for a Powerbook 1400 running OS 9.1

I am looking for a PCMCIA ethernet card that works with OS 9.1 on my Powerbook 1400. I've tried a D-Link DFE-650TX and a US Robotics XJAEM3336. Can't get the system to recognize the cards. Anyone have a solution?

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Posted on May 9, 2010 5:45 AM

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Q: PCMCIA ethernet card for a Powerbook 1400 running OS 9.1

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  • by Jan Hedlund,

    Jan Hedlund Jan Hedlund May 10, 2010 10:49 AM in response to tcarlson
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    May 10, 2010 10:49 AM in response to tcarlson
    Hi,

    A quick Google search indicates that 3Com XJAEM3336 Mac drivers were available for at least some PowerBook computers. However, it is unclear to me whether the files here are needed, appropriate or sufficient in your case. Perhaps you could look further into this.

    If you cannot locate a suitable Ethernet PC Card with Mac drivers, another solution could possibly be to use a 16-bit wireless card (typically, 802.11b speed and WEP security). See, for example, this web page.

    Jan
  • by tcarlson,

    tcarlson tcarlson May 10, 2010 11:13 AM in response to Jan Hedlund
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    May 10, 2010 11:13 AM in response to Jan Hedlund
    "If you cannot locate a suitable Ethernet PC Card with Mac drivers, another solution could possibly be to use a 16-bit wireless card (typically, 802.11b speed and WEP security)."

    Been there, done that. My Orinco card works fine on my Airport Extreme "Guest" network with NO SECURITY. Problem is... Apple. No WEP for Airport Extreme unless I disable my 802.11 n connection. I want something that will work with my older machines. Maybe this option will be a solution:

    http://www.floodgap.com/retrotech/mac/enet3c589/

    Cheers, and thanks for the response.

    Tom
  • by Niteshooter,

    Niteshooter Niteshooter May 18, 2010 4:12 AM in response to tcarlson
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    May 18, 2010 4:12 AM in response to tcarlson
    A card that I know will work with your 1400 since I use them on mine is the Global Village Powerport platinum.

    Drivers here, http://modems.globalvillage.com/support/powerport-platinum.html

    If you find a used one make sure you get the dongle that plugs into it as they are proprietary, it will give you a 10T and phone jack side by side. Any other dongle shipping with it is the wrong one.

    Kevin