01-07-2011, 06:37 PM

I am thinking about venturing into the world of "Mac" and buying an Emac G4 700 mz, 40gb DVD rom M8891LL/A model with 10.3.2 0/S for my first tentative step. I understand that it would have an ethernet port but wondered if anyone knows for sure wether the M8891LL/A model has the slot for an airport card? Also, if this model does have the airport slot, does it require the extra adapter cradle for it.

Thanx in advance

01-07-2011, 06:41 PM

This should help you: eMac: How to Install or Replace an Optional AirPort Card

01-07-2011, 06:48 PM

Originally Posted by MacDude121

This should help you: eMac: How to Install or Replace an Optional AirPort Card

But does model M8891LL/A actually have the airport capability? or do all of the public sales versions of the emac have them? The link is very informative thanks.

01-07-2011, 06:56 PM

Originally Posted by mac2011

But does model M8891LL/A actually have the airport capability? or do all of the public sales versions of the emac have them? The link is very informative thanks.

All eMac's have an "Airport card slot".

The more important question would be...which model eMac's support Airport (wireless "b") and which models support Airport Extreme (wireless b/g). Answer...the 700mhz eMac supports "Airport" (wireless b).

The Airport (wireless b) card looks like this:



- Nick

01-07-2011, 07:06 PM

(Edit) Nick beat me to it..

01-07-2011, 07:08 PM

Thanks pigoo3, exactly what I needed to know. No doubt I will be a regular visitor oince a Mac is in my possesion very soon.

01-07-2011, 07:43 PM

Is this the correct reference for the card? 802.11b

is this one different? 802.11B 11M WIRELESS WIFI 630-2883/C

01-07-2011, 09:00 PM

Yes 802.11b is correct and here are the specs for your eMac:-

eMac G4/700 Specs (eMac - Original, M8655LL/A*, PowerMac4,4, A1002, 1903) @ EveryMac.com

At times eMacs were sold to schools etc and came with some very odd options, but all would have provision for the 802.11b card. And this be the precise one:-

http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Apple/M7600LLE/

Seeing a second hand card will cost bout $20-40, spend that little extra and get this refurbished card. OWC are Mac specialists.

01-09-2011, 11:06 AM

Just seen that there are some USB wireless wifi dongles that are 802.11.B compatible , does anyone know if these would also be OK for use with the Emac 700mhz M8891LL/A ?
If so, what speed delivery difference would/could using either make?

01-09-2011, 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by mac2011

Just seen that there are some USB wireless wifi dongles that are 802.11.B compatible , does anyone know if these would also be OK for use with the Emac 700mhz M8891LL/A ?
If so, what speed delivery difference would/could using either make?

I personally have not heard many positive results when using these...and besides...a used Airport card costs about the same (or just slightly more)...and is much more compatible.

- Nick