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Q: i cannot connect my Ibook G3 to the internet via Airport.

Hi
I bought a Ibook G3 recently  and cannot connect to the internet via Airport. I can find my internet provider and it lets me input the password for it, but after that i keep getting the same message:
"An error occured while trying to join the selected airport network. -3151.
the password is correct, so I don't know why its not connecting.
I have checked the card and it looks ok.

 

the Ibook is a Mac OS 9.2

version Mac OSZ1-9.2.2

 

Please help! - i feel like im going crazy trying to get it to work

MacBook, iOS 9.2

Posted on Apr 16, 2016 7:38 AM

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Q: i cannot connect my Ibook G3 to the internet via Airport.

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  • by Tesserax,

    Tesserax Tesserax Apr 20, 2016 8:42 AM in response to NZG73
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    Apr 20, 2016 8:42 AM in response to NZG73

    so an "Airport express" could also work with my Ibook?

    Yes.

    Also, ( on a sort-of un-related topic)  if i connect the Ibook via an Ethernet wire, do i need to disconnect the Airport card or does it not matter?

    You do not need to disconnect the AirPort card. You can also control which networking device is enabled via OS X's System Preferences > Network.

     

    Here, as the image below shows, you should have at least two choices: AirPort & Built-in Ethernet. Your iBook should "sense" which is active, but you can actually disable a network connector via the Configure... button.

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  • by Jan Hedlund,

    Jan Hedlund Jan Hedlund Apr 22, 2016 4:04 PM in response to NZG73
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    Apr 22, 2016 4:04 PM in response to NZG73

    >so is a USB wireless adapter the same as a dongle?

     

    Or a USB wireless stick/card/client/key. There are many names.

     

    Please note the difference between wireless as in Wi-Fi and wireless as in mobile broadband.

    The former is a USB adapter for a local wireless network connection (to a local wireless base station, which can be connected to the Internet).

    The latter is a USB adapter (also known as a modem) for a 3G or 4G data connection to the Internet via a mobile phone carrier/network.

  • by NZG73,

    NZG73 NZG73 Apr 23, 2016 11:46 AM in response to Tesserax
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    Apr 23, 2016 11:46 AM in response to Tesserax

    Thank you, Tesserax..this is all a learning curve with me, so i really do value any help

     

    I have the Tiger disc now - so i'll be updating the OS sometime next week...i may need some help as the documentation that came with the disc said that " i need to use OS options to partition the HD  and install the OS" i've never done anything like that..any help?!

     

    so once the new OS is installed, i can get an airport express card and get online using that?

  • by NZG73,

    NZG73 NZG73 Apr 23, 2016 11:50 AM in response to Jan Hedlund
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    Apr 23, 2016 11:50 AM in response to Jan Hedlund

    Hi Jan - yes, i've only ever heard them described as dongles

     

    what I need is a Dongle, etc that picks up the internet signal from the router, without the need for an Ethernet wire.  but Tesserax just told me that once my OS is updated, i can get online using a Airport express card..

  • by Tesserax,Solvedanswer

    Tesserax Tesserax Apr 24, 2016 1:40 PM in response to NZG73
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    Apr 24, 2016 1:40 PM in response to NZG73

    I have the Tiger disc now - so i'll be updating the OS sometime next week...i may need some help as the documentation that came with the disc said that " i need to use OS options to partition the HD  and install the OS" i've never done anything like that..any help?!

    There are basically two types of installation: Full & Upgrade. In a "full" installation, the Mac's hard drive is erased and a "clean" install of OS X is done. In an upgrade, as you can imagine, the new version of OS X is installed over the old one. Unless you absolutely have to retain any data on your iBook, a "full" installation is always recommended over an upgrade. Also, because OS X has never been installed, a "full" install will be the only option available to you.

     

    You actually have a third installation option: You an install OS X Lion and retain OS 9 on your iBook ... but only if you have sufficient hard drive space to accommodate both.

     

    Before attempting to do either installation, let's go over what Apple says are the minimum requirements to do so:

    • PowerPC G3, G4, or G5 processor. You should be ok there as you iBook has a G3 processor.
    • At least 256 MB of RAM (more is always better). Even the 1st version of the iBook was capable of having up to 576 MB of RAM.
    • 3 GB or more of free hard drive space. This is what you will need BEFORE attempting to install.

    You can verify these things by selecting About the Mac from the Apple menu.

     

    Ok, once you verified that your iBook meets the minimum requirements, it's time to start the installation process. Fortunately, this is fairly simple. Insert the installation disc into the iBook and after a short time the disc should mount and you should see an "Install OS X" icon. Double-click on it and the process will start.

     

    On restart, the gray Apple logo screen will appear, followed by a blue screen and the launch of the installation process. As the first step of the installation process, the Installer asks for your preferred language. After selecting it, you'll see the text "Preparing installation, " followed by the launch and appearance of the Installer utility's Introduction pane. Just follow along with the rest of the installation process and respond as necessary.

  • by K Shaffer,

    K Shaffer K Shaffer Apr 23, 2016 1:12 PM in response to Tesserax
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    Apr 23, 2016 1:12 PM in response to Tesserax

    Lion? Isn't that another name for Tiger?

    "lions and tigers and bears, oh my!"

  • by Tesserax,

    Tesserax Tesserax Apr 23, 2016 1:38 PM in response to K Shaffer
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    Apr 23, 2016 1:38 PM in response to K Shaffer

    Yikes! Sorry, I meant Tiger. Good catch!

     

    Install requirements and steps should be correct ...

  • by Jan Hedlund,

    Jan Hedlund Jan Hedlund Apr 23, 2016 4:47 PM in response to NZG73
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    Apr 23, 2016 4:47 PM in response to NZG73

    Hello again,

     

    Basically, you have at least five ways of wirelessly connecting your iBook (once upgraded to 10.4.x) to the Wi-Fi router.

     

    1. The internal AirPort card (WPA security).

     

    2. A USB wireless adapter (perhaps like the one at http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Edimax/EW7811UN/).

     

    3. An AirPort Express used as a wireless Ethernet bridge (setup can be done through another device).

    http://www.apple.com/airport-express/specs/

    AirPort Express: How to join an existing Wi-Fi network in client mode - Apple Support

     

    4. A third-party wireless Ethernet bridge (for example, http://www.netgear.com/home/products/connected-entertainment/gaming-home-theater /WNCE2001.aspx).

     

    5. A Wi-Fi range extender (similar to, for example, http://www.tp-link.us/products/details/cat-10_TL-WA850RE.html) used in Ethernet bridge mode.

     

    See also About the Mac OS X 10.4.11 Update.

  • by Jan Hedlund,

    Jan Hedlund Jan Hedlund Apr 23, 2016 11:59 PM in response to Jan Hedlund
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    Apr 23, 2016 11:59 PM in response to Jan Hedlund

    Addendum

     

    Products may differ from country to country, depending upon voltage, power plugs/cables, allowed Wi-Fi radio channels, etc. Therefore, do check local regulations and local web sites for the manufacturers.

  • by NZG73,

    NZG73 NZG73 Apr 24, 2016 1:45 PM in response to Tesserax
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    Apr 24, 2016 1:45 PM in response to Tesserax

    Hi Tesserax
    Thank you once again there was not much documentation that came with the disc..other than stuff about the partition..which was not much use, as ive never done anything like that, but your information has reassured me, now that i know what to look out for when installing "Lion", lol!

  • by NZG73,

    NZG73 NZG73 Apr 24, 2016 1:49 PM in response to Jan Hedlund
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    Apr 24, 2016 1:49 PM in response to Jan Hedlund

    Hi J Hedlund
    I think the best route to go would either be either a USB wireless adapter or the Airport express ethernet bridge
    I know that getting things may be difficult in my Country (UK) but im confident that if i cant get it here, i can have one sent in from the US or elsewhere

  • by NZG73,

    NZG73 NZG73 Apr 30, 2016 3:27 PM in response to NZG73
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    Apr 30, 2016 3:27 PM in response to NZG73

    Well, I tried to install Tiger this evening and it was a complete failure - I followed all the instructions and all that happened was the disc spun for a few seconds, then it ejected the disc   i have no idea what to do now that i cant get OS X to install..it feels like im constantly hitting a wall here

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