im new and learning,can i connect with available wifi networks like i do with my pc?the airport terminology has me confused.
PowerMac
As with any computer, a wireless adapter is needed.
In a Mac, Apple calls the wireless system Airport Extreme, with the adapter cards being the Airport Extreme card.
There are some special Airport Extreme cards, but most G5s (all except the Late 2005 dual core G5s) use this card:
http://www.amazon.com/Apple-M8881LL-AirPort-Extreme-Card/dp/B0000899ZB
Once a wireless adapter is installed, then the machine can be configured to connect to a wireless router via System Preferences/Network settings.
USB wireless adapters may also be used, as may PCI wireless adapters.
Late 2005 G5s cannot use PCI adapters as the machines are PCIe.
thank you for helping me,i know that this has airport extreme usa 405,1 (3.90.34.0.p18) but honestly i have no idea what vpn or proxy or any of the other things you guys talk about mean!!!im sorry to sound ignorant but it is what it is! with my pc i simply scan and connect!!!help please if you have the time.thank you very much.
So, in the System profiler/Network/WiFi under Interfaces the Card Type is listed as Airport Extreme?
If installed, open System Preferences/Network and turn Wi-Fi On.
Once it is on, you should be offered the option to connect to an existing network.
Otherwise, configure as described:
http://www.simplehelp.net/2007/04/17/how-to-connect-your-os-x-mac-to-a-wireless- network/
thank you sooo much for your help!you are very cool.ill try it when i get off work ,thx again
im a brand new apple user and a self taught pc user,,,,,i just got a G5 and want to know if i can connect to wireless networks like with my pc?all the airport stuff has me confused........isnt there a way to link with my existing wifi?
