How to connect powermac G5 to wireless network

I use a D-Link USB stick with my G5 running 10.5.8, The software that came with the stick did not work with my mac, I use 'Ralink Wireless Utility' software, which I found on the net somewhere, I'm sure google will come up with it, works great for me. Good luck.

I have the same PowerMac G5 model as you have. Even though not advertised to be Mac-compatible, Buffalo WLI2-PCI-G54S works fine too - if you manage to find one somewhere, that is. I'm under the impression that any PCI WLAN card with the same chipset should work.

The Early 2005 dual processor (not dual core) G5 (AGP graphics) uses the standard Airport Extreme card.

Relatively cheap, easy to find, plug and play.

The T shaped antenna for the rear socket is also needed.

The Late 2005 dual core G5 (PCIe graphics) uses a special Airport Extreme kit that is not considered a user installable item (but can be).

A cheap and easy adapter is a USB wireless adapter.

As for distance to your wireless base station, can't say.

Building type plays a big role here....

An Airport Express might be what you need if distance/structure is an issue.

I bought a USB wifi adapter and, while the computer recognizes it for what it is, I can't configure my mac. I have a 2004 era dual 1.8 Powermac. I have OS 10.5.8 and installed the drivers for the adapter and, when I restarted the machine, the program for the wifi card (Monoprice USB 2.0 802.11N) called Wireless Netowrk Utility crashed each time I started it. After a while, it stopped running at all. I have no options for wirless anything in the Network pane.

HELP!

I have a Powermac G5 Dual 2.0. This one has no Airport card which is hard to find now a days. I added Asus USB-N10 wifi adapter to this machine. The wireless connection is too unstable and very difficult to connect at all. Could any one advise how to rectify this?? 😟

Expert advise would be appreciated.

Yes, you have the earlier Dual Processor one, not the Dual Core one.

http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/powermac_g5/specs/powermac_g5_2.3_dp.html

Yes, or another option...

http://eshop.macsales.com/item/NewerTech/MXP2802GU2/

Hello, I'd starta new question since this is different equipment, & include a link to what you bought or other info if you can. 🙂

This doesnt work my friend 😟

Hello, what exactly doesn't work please?

I bought an ASUS USB N10 and tried. signal catching and with holding it is very unstable on a mac. same thing I tried on Newertech adapter.. 😟➖

Sorry to hear, no idea what the problem may be, but you might get more help starting a new Question here. 🙂

Is it getting a strong signal?

If not get a USB extension cable to place it higher/closer.