Connect to a wireless network

chockydavid1983 · chockydavid1983 #1 (**permalink**)

11-21-2010, 04:37 PM

Hi

I have a Mac Pro bought around 2006.
I need to connect to the internet to update my OS, install Xcode etc.
I don't believe I have built in wireless networking capability.
How can I connect to my wireless network please (it is already set up in my house and I have the ID and password)?

Cheers,
Chris.

P.S. I did have a look round before posting but couldn't find a step-by-step guide I could understand.

chscag · chscag #2 (**permalink**)

11-21-2010, 09:32 PM

I would say the first step is installing a wireless card in your Mac Pro, otherwise use the ethernet input. (Ethernet output from your router to the input of your Mac Pro by CAT-5 cable.)

Is this a second hand 2006 Mac Pro you just bought?

chockydavid1983 · chockydavid1983 #3 (**permalink**)

11-22-2010, 09:10 AM

Hi

Thank you for your reply.
Is there any way you can check on mac to see if you have built-in wireless capability or do macs even have this (just want to check I don't already have this before I buy a wireless card)?
This is a MAc Pro I bought new in around 2006. However, I need to update my OS as I am about to start programming games and XCode only runs on Leopard and Snow Leopard (I only have Tiger 10.4.7)

Cheers,
Chris.

chscag · chscag #4 (**permalink**)

11-22-2010, 03:43 PM

Checking the specs for your machine shows that the airport card was an optional add in for that year's model Mac Pro. You can find out for yourself easy enough by opening up your System Profiler.app from Applications, Utilities.

chscag #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 23, 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 31,955 Mac Specs: 21.5" iMac 2.5 GHz i5, iPad 3rd Gen., 3 iPods	11-21-2010, 09:32 PM I would say the first step is installing a wireless card in your Mac Pro, otherwise use the ethernet input. (Ethernet output from your router to the input of your Mac Pro by CAT-5 cable.) Is this a second hand 2006 Mac Pro you just bought? Community Guidelines
	QUOTE Thanks

chscag #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 23, 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 31,955 Mac Specs: 21.5" iMac 2.5 GHz i5, iPad 3rd Gen., 3 iPods	11-22-2010, 03:43 PM Checking the specs for your machine shows that the airport card was an optional add in for that year's model Mac Pro. You can find out for yourself easy enough by opening up your System Profiler.app from Applications, Utilities. Community Guidelines
	QUOTE Thanks

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
network diagnostics asks for password to connect to wireless network with no security	nick_harambee	OS X - Operating System	1	07-14-2009 07:08 AM
Cannot connect to school wireless network	akwelch	Internet, Networking, and Wireless	0	04-14-2009 09:59 AM
Cannot connect to wireless network	zaccaz153	Internet, Networking, and Wireless	0	10-21-2008 04:50 PM
Wireless Networking FAQ	cwa107	Internet, Networking, and Wireless	8	04-14-2008 02:07 PM
How can I connect to my wireless network?	evopanop	Internet, Networking, and Wireless	6	10-16-2004 04:34 PM

Connect to a wireless network

Internet Services

Web Development

Digital Marketing

Consumer Tech

chockydavid1983 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 21, 2010 Posts: 5	11-21-2010, 04:37 PM Hi I have a Mac Pro bought around 2006. I need to connect to the internet to update my OS, install Xcode etc. I don't believe I have built in wireless networking capability. How can I connect to my wireless network please (it is already set up in my house and I have the ID and password)? Cheers, Chris. P.S. I did have a look round before posting but couldn't find a step-by-step guide I could understand.
	QUOTE Thanks

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