Q: Power Mac G5 - how to make wireless?
My baby has been in cold storage (closet) for 2 years and I'm bringing her back out..!!! Since my G5 has no internal airport card I am unable to access internet unless I hard wire/direct. How can I connectg to my home wireless?
I also want to add more memory, upgrade my OS. But I'm thinking getting hooked up to internet is my first step, but how? If I purchase an Airport, does that take care of my internet issue or do I need to do something else first.
I don't want to crawl around from the bsmt to main floor putting cable wiring in rooms. I am reading all the notes and discussions here and getting myself confused. What comes first, the upgrade or the wireless??
Power Mac G5, Mac OS X (10.4.11), 512memory, dual processor 1.8, 2cpu
Posted on Feb 22, 2014 8:40 AM
Yes, the AirPort Extreme is a wireless router so that is not needed if you already have wireless installed. All you need is the interface for the Mac...the AirPort card that gets installed inside the of the computer. If memory serves me correctly, the G5 Power Mac has a connector inside that you simply plug into the AirPort card and then the antenna for the wireless is already builtin to the Power Mac. Check your owner's manual or user guide as they should show you how to connect the card.
Posted on Feb 22, 2014 8:58 AM