iMac - Need Help With G-3

dano33 · dano33 #1 (**permalink**)

06-28-2009, 12:36 PM

Hello, I need help getting my G3 to hookup to internet, as this is my first experience with an apple comp. I just expected it to be recognized on my network through my D Link Router by plugging it in, and i thought it would recognize the network, like my laptop does.
Can someone who knows about these g3 (Its blue) HELP me?
THANKS DANIEL

vansmith · vansmith #2 (**permalink**)

06-28-2009, 12:39 PM

How is your network setup? I'm going to assume that if you expected it to simply be setup, it's DHCP (this is most likely the case). What version of OS X are you running? Are you sure the network card works?

dano33 · dano33 #3 (**permalink**)

06-28-2009, 01:17 PM

Yes it would be DHCP , and it has os 9,1, I dont even know where or if it has a network card? How do i tell if it has one? Thanks Daniel

EmperorZurg · EmperorZurg #4 (**permalink**)

06-28-2009, 01:42 PM

My imac g3 goes online but not wireless...

EmperorZurg · EmperorZurg #5 (**permalink**)

06-28-2009, 01:45 PM

I am on tiger on my imac g3 but I have used panther and jaguar...

vansmith · vansmith #6 (**permalink**)

06-28-2009, 01:45 PM

If you were able to plug in your network cable, you have a network card

. Unfortunately, I can't help you with this one. Someone with more pre-OS X Mac knowledge is going to have to walk you through troubleshooting this one.

The only thing I can ask is this - when you plug in the network cable, does the network port light up or does a light near it light up?

dtravis7 · dtravis7 #7 (**permalink**)

06-28-2009, 01:55 PM

Click on the Apple in the Top Left corner of the screen. Click on Control Panel. Then on TCP/IP. When that screen comes up look for a drop down menu and select Ethernet. On the Configure tab select DHCP or Using DHCP Server.

When you close the window be sure to click Save Settings. That should get the internet working at least. Plug it into a port on your router and give it time for it to get it's IP Address from the router. Some older Macs with OS9 I have worked with take a bit to get the IP.

If you need more help be sure to ask and let us know if this helps.

Mac SK · Mac SK #8 (**permalink**)

06-30-2009, 12:01 AM

Make shure Appletalk is on. The ethernet port is right next to the USB ports.

dtravis7 · dtravis7 #9 (**permalink**)

06-30-2009, 12:09 AM

AppleTalk really is for networking with other Macs. The Internet does not use AppleTalk. I usually do set it on though since I have a lot of old Macs.

Mac SK · Mac SK #10 (**permalink**)

06-30-2009, 10:04 PM

The guy said he was useing a network, he may have to run throw a hub.

vansmith #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 19, 2008 Location: Ottawa Posts: 15,457 Mac Specs: 2012 13" MBP (2.5 i5, 8GB)	06-28-2009, 12:39 PM How is your network setup? I'm going to assume that if you expected it to simply be setup, it's DHCP (this is most likely the case). What version of OS X are you running? Are you sure the network card works? Important Links: Community Guidelines : Use the reputation system if you've been helped. M-F Blog :: Write for the blog :: M-F IRC Channel - Chats every Sunday at 8PM EST.
	QUOTE Thanks

vansmith #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 19, 2008 Location: Ottawa Posts: 15,457 Mac Specs: 2012 13" MBP (2.5 i5, 8GB)	06-28-2009, 01:45 PM If you were able to plug in your network cable, you have a network card . Unfortunately, I can't help you with this one. Someone with more pre-OS X Mac knowledge is going to have to walk you through troubleshooting this one. The only thing I can ask is this - when you plug in the network cable, does the network port light up or does a light near it light up? Important Links: Community Guidelines : Use the reputation system if you've been helped. M-F Blog :: Write for the blog :: M-F IRC Channel - Chats every Sunday at 8PM EST.
	QUOTE Thanks

dtravis7 #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 04, 2005 Location: Modesto, Ca. Posts: 25,895 Mac Specs: iMac C2D Late 2007 20" with 10.8.3, Macbook Santa Rosa 4GB Ram OSX 10.8.3	06-28-2009, 01:55 PM Click on the Apple in the Top Left corner of the screen. Click on Control Panel. Then on TCP/IP. When that screen comes up look for a drop down menu and select Ethernet. On the Configure tab select DHCP or Using DHCP Server. When you close the window be sure to click Save Settings. That should get the internet working at least. Plug it into a port on your router and give it time for it to get it's IP Address from the router. Some older Macs with OS9 I have worked with take a bit to get the IP. If you need more help be sure to ask and let us know if this helps. ...Dennis Mac-Forums Community Guidelines
	QUOTE Thanks

dtravis7 #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 04, 2005 Location: Modesto, Ca. Posts: 25,895 Mac Specs: iMac C2D Late 2007 20" with 10.8.3, Macbook Santa Rosa 4GB Ram OSX 10.8.3	06-30-2009, 12:09 AM AppleTalk really is for networking with other Macs. The Internet does not use AppleTalk. I usually do set it on though since I have a lot of old Macs. ...Dennis Mac-Forums Community Guidelines
	QUOTE Thanks

iMac - Need Help With G-3

Internet Services

Web Development

Digital Marketing

Consumer Tech

dano33 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 27, 2009 Posts: 8	06-28-2009, 12:36 PM Hello, I need help getting my G3 to hookup to internet, as this is my first experience with an apple comp. I just expected it to be recognized on my network through my D Link Router by plugging it in, and i thought it would recognize the network, like my laptop does. Can someone who knows about these g3 (Its blue) HELP me? THANKS DANIEL
	QUOTE Thanks

EmperorZurg #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 28, 2009 Location: Galactic Alliance Posts: 20	06-28-2009, 01:42 PM My imac g3 goes online but not wireless...
	QUOTE Thanks

EmperorZurg #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 28, 2009 Location: Galactic Alliance Posts: 20	06-28-2009, 01:45 PM I am on tiger on my imac g3 but I have used panther and jaguar...
	QUOTE Thanks

Mac SK #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 20, 2006 Posts: 1,484	06-30-2009, 12:01 AM Make shure Appletalk is on. The ethernet port is right next to the USB ports.
	QUOTE Thanks

Mac SK #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 20, 2006 Posts: 1,484	06-30-2009, 10:04 PM The guy said he was useing a network, he may have to run throw a hub.
	QUOTE Thanks

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)