I have an iMac G4 and I am wondering if i could connect it wirellesly to an existing router I have for a PC, using an internet USB adapter ? Would my system be compatible with such hardware ?
iMac, Mac OS X (10.2.x)
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Did you check if your machine already has wifi?
You may want to post machine info.
blue apple > about this mac > more info button. Click on thehardware line. It has a little triangle in front of the work hardware.
What encryption are you using on your existing router?
Your best bet in the Ethernet Bridge. All you need is an ethernet port. The usb dongle will require an OS upgrade.
Ethernet Bridge
Ethernet Bridge "The versatile Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge can make any wired Ethernet-equipped device a part of your wireless network." from linksys example: http://www.amazon.com/Linksys-RE1000-Wireless-N-Range-Extender/dp/B005FDXMJS/ref =sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1314563758&sr=8-1
Airport Express Airport Express is an external unit and you can configure it as a bridge. 802.11n ( I bevieve you will need a more modern version of Mac OS X to configure. Sadly, Apple uses a configuration program to configure, not a web browser. )
2. USB dongle
Introducting RokIt, a new wireless USB adapter that is compatible with Mac OS 10.3, 10.4, and 10.5 Leopard. http://rokland.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=319
Newer Technology MAXPower 802.11g/b Wireless USB 2.0 Stick Adapter $15.99
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Newer%20Technology/MXP2802GU2/
Newer Technology MAXPower 802.11n/g/b USB Adapter. The easiest way to add Wireless Connectivity to ANY computer! $29.99 http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Newer%20Technology/MXP802NU2C/
3. I'm not sure which airport card you need.
It's likely to be:
Apple Airport Card + AdapterApple AirPort Carrier Card Adapter Pulled p/n M8753G/A or 076-0804 To use an AirPort Card with certain iMac models (G3 iMacs and others), you will require the use of the AirPort Card Adapter (Airport Card sold separately). http://www.swnetworksolutions.com/m8753g-a.html
http://www.info.apple.com/images/kbase/107908/107908_11.jpg
Technical Details Wireless!! This Airport Card supports a wireless data transfer rate of up to 11Mbps with enhanced 128-bit security and firewall protection support! The Apple AirPort Card features cutting-edge wireless networking technology that gets you on the Internet from practically anywhere without cables so you can stay wireless! Its 2.4 GHz spread spectrum radio output power complies with IEEE 802.11b industry standard to allow for interoperability with other 802.11 compliant products!
* Original Apple-Mac Airport 802.11b Wireless Card General Features: Up to 11Mb per second
* 2.4GHz spread spectrum radio output power Enhanced 128-bit security and firewall protection support
* Works with the following: iMac (Slot Loading) (requires adapter) * iMac (Summer 2000) (requires adapter) iMac (Early 2001) (requires adapter)
* iMac (Summer 2001) (requires adapter)
* Support only the older WEP standard source of info
[ WEP is not recommended for secure communications. Robert ]
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1621
You can look around for wireless networks. See: iStumbler - 98 find AirPort networks, Bluetooth devices, Bonjour services http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/17572 Robert
Thanks RC for your reply.
My router is a Netgear WGR614 v8. Not sure what the encryption is, but i wantto say 128 bit.
Here's more info on the iiMac:
The Apple iMac G4/1.0 17-Inch (Flat Panel) features a 1.0 GHz PowerPC 7445 (G4) processor with the AltiVec "Velocity Engine" vector processing unit and a 256k on-chip level 2 cache, 256 MB of RAM (266 MHz PC2100 DDR SDRAM), an 80.0 GB Ultra ATA/100 hard drive (7200 RPM), a tray-loading 4X "SuperDrive", NVIDIA GeForce4 MX graphics with 64 MB of DDR SDRAM (AGP 4X support), and support for AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth with optional cards.
The internal components are housed in an attractive 10.6" half-sphere, ice white case with a chromed stainless steel neck that supports a 17" TFT Active Matrix LCD display. This model shipped with MacOS X 10.2 "Jaguar" (and cannot boot into MacOS 9), as well as an ice white Apple Pro Keyboard, Mouse, and Speakers. Unlike some earlier iMac models that are convection-cooled, the iMac "Flat Panel" series is cooled by a quiet internal fan.
| Introduction Date: | February 4, 2003 | Discontinued Date: | September 8, 2003 |
| Processor Speed: | 1.0 GHz | Processor Type: | PowerPC 7445 (G4) |
| Details: | The PowerPC G4 includes the AltiVec "Velocity Engine" vector processor. |
| Processors: | 1 | Geekbench: | 539 |
| Processor Upgrade: | Soldered | FPU: | Integrated |
| System Bus Speed: | 133 MHz | Cache Bus Speed: | 1.0 GHz (Built-in) |
| ROM/Firmware Type: | Open Firmware | ROM/Firmware Size: | 1 MB |
| L1 Cache: | 64k | L2/L3 Cache: | 256k (on-chip) |
| RAM Type: | PC2100 DDR SDRAM | Min. RAM Speed: | 266 MHz |
| Details: | This system uses 266 MHz PC2100 DDR SDRAM (2.5v) memory modules. |
| Standard RAM: | 256 MB | Maximum RAM: | 2 GB* |
| Details: | *Apple reports that this model can support 1 GB of RAM. However, "unofficially" it can support 2 GB of RAM. |
| Motherboard RAM: | None | RAM Slots: | 2* |
| Video Card: | GeForce4 MX | VRAM Type: | DDR SDRAM |
| Details: | Shipped with a "NVIDIA GeForce4 MX graphics processor with AGP 4X support". |
| Standard VRAM: | 64 MB | Maximum VRAM: | 64 MB |
| Built-in Display: | 17.0" TFT | Native Resolution: | 1440x900 |
| Details: | This model has a 17.0" TFT active matrix display with a native resolution of 1440x900. It also supports "1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, and 800 by 500 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; [and] 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio." Apple reports a "typical" brightness of 200 cd/m, contrast ratio of 300:1, and viewing angle of 120 degrees horizontal and 90 degrees vertical. |
| 2nd Display Support: | Mirroring Only* | 2nd Max. Resolution: | 1024x768* |
| Details: | Apple reports that this system has a "mini-VGA output port for video mirroring on [an] external display or projector (requires Apple VGA Display Adapter, sold separately)." and supports output resolutions of "640 by 480 pixels at 60 Hz, 800 by 600 pixels at 75 Hz, and 1024 by 768 pixels at 75 Hz". |
| Standard Hard Drive: | 80 GB (7200 RPM) | Int. HD Interface: | Ultra ATA/100 |
| Standard Optical: | 4X "SuperDrive" | Standard Disk: | None |
| Details: | Apple reports that the tray-loading DVD-R/CD-RW SuperDrive "writes DVD-R discs at 4x speed, reads DVDs at 8x speed, writes CD-R discs at 16x speed, writes CD-RW discs at 8x speed, [and] reads CDs at 32x speed." |
| Standard Modem: | 56k v.92 | Standard Ethernet: | 10/100Base-T |
| Standard AirPort: | 802.11b/g (Optional) | Standard Bluetooth: | 1.1 (Optional) |
| USB Ports: | 3 (1.1) | Firewire Ports: | 2 (400) |
| Details: | This system has three USB 1.1 ports (shared on two 12-Mbps controllers) and two Firewire "400" ports (eight watts shared). Apple advertised that this computer had five USB 1.1 ports, counting three on the system and two on the keyboard. |
| Expansion Slots: | AP/BL | Expansion Bays: | None |
| Details: | This model has expansion slots for AirPort Extreme (802.11b/802.11g) and Bluetooth. |
| Incl. Keyboard: | Apple Pro Keyboard | Incl. Input: | Apple Pro Mouse |
| Case Type: | All-in-One | Form Factor: | iMac G4 17" Flat Panel |
| Apple Order No: | M8935LL/A | Apple Subfamily: | iMac 17" 1 GHz |
| Apple Model No: | M6498 (EMC N/A) | Model ID: | PowerMac6,1 |
| Details: | Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model. |
| Battery Type: | 3.6V Lithium | Battery Life: | N/A |
| Pre-Installed MacOS: | X 10.2.3 | Maximum MacOS: | X 10.5.8 |
| MacOS 9 Support: | Classic Mode Only* | Windows Support: | Emulation Only |
| Details: | *This model is capable of using MacOS 9 applications within the MacOS X "Classic" environment provided with MacOS X 10.4.11 "Tiger" and lower ("Classic" is not supported starting with MacOS X 10.5 "Leopard"). It cannot boot into MacOS 9. |
| Dimensions: | 13.03 x 16.7 x 10.6* | Avg. Weight: | 22.8 lbs. (10.4 kg) |
| Original Price: | US$1799 | Est. Current Retail: | US$250-US$400 |
| Details: | Please note that on average the estimated current retail pricing of used systems is updated twice a year (please refer to the date on the bottom of the page for the date last updated). |
Does this additional info help ?
Thanks again
Jeff
This model has expansion slots for AirPort Extreme (802.11b/802.11g)
What is Apple's Airport?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AirPort
WGR614v8
54 Mbps Wireless Router
An AirPort Extreme card will work with your WGR614v8 Router.
I recommend an Ethernet Bridge such as the linkssy one above over the AirPort Extreme card. I do this because the Bridge will be useable with any hardware & cost the same. I do not recommand the apple Airport Express.
Thanks much RC
I have an Imac G4 and would like to install USB adapter for wireless internet connectivty. Is this possible with my system ?
