Gibbyyy_0015
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Q: How to install an AirPort Disc on iMac G3

I got an iMac G3 and it works perfect. The only problem is the iMac is downstairs and my modem is upstairs so I cant connect an Ethernet cable to them. I know I can get an Apple AirPort Disc and adaptor from Ebay, the only problem with that is I have no idea wear to plug it into or even how to install it. or even how it works? Any help?

 

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iMac, Mac OS X (10.4.10)

Posted on Jun 5, 2015 12:14 PM

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Q: How to install an AirPort Disc on iMac G3

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  • by Niel,

    Niel Niel Jun 5, 2015 12:18 PM in response to Gibbyyy_0015
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    Jun 5, 2015 12:18 PM in response to Gibbyyy_0015

    1. Click here for information; the iMac needs to be a slot-loading model.

    2. An AirPort Card isn’t the same as an AirPort Disk, which is simply an external USB drive plugged into an AirPort base station.

     

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  • by LaPastenague,

    LaPastenague LaPastenague Jun 5, 2015 2:25 PM in response to Gibbyyy_0015
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    Jun 5, 2015 2:25 PM in response to Gibbyyy_0015

    If you have an apple router upstairs. Then you can buy an airport extreme or express from ebay.. put it in extend wireless mode.. and simply plug ethernet into the old imac. You would do all the setup from later Mac or iOS device.

     

    If the upstairs is not apple then you should buy express which can do wireless bridge.. or buy whatever suitable wireless bridge that matches your main router.. brand will not matter.. then plug it into the iMac.

     

    Another alternative is EOP (homeplug) adapters.. you buy them in pair.. plug one upstairs into mains wall socket and ethernet to the main router and the other adapter into the wall next the iMac and run ethernet to the iMac.. the devices usually have a pair button so they create a transparent ethernet link over power lines.. they don't always work.. it will depend on circuits in the house.. but they often work better than wireless bridges.