g4 powerbook and airport card

deeps_10 · deeps_10 #1 (**permalink**)

02-24-2005, 11:12 AM

Hi whats the cheapest way to go about making my g4 powerbook 667mhz wireless. I am new to mac's. I have seen the card to place in the powerbook is this the only option or are there usb wifi dongles I can buy ?

thanks

Macman · Macman #2 (**permalink**)

02-24-2005, 11:47 AM

you can use any wireless pci card thatll fit into the airport card slot and says its mac compatible.

deeps_10 · deeps_10 #3 (**permalink**)

02-24-2005, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Macman

you can use any wireless pci card thatll fit into the airport card slot and says its mac compatible.

thanks macman i was hoping there was a cheap usb dongle option but obviously not,

thanks

rberry88 · rberry88 #4 (**permalink**)

02-24-2005, 12:37 PM

The wireless PCI card is going to be the best solution if you want your PowerBook to stay portable and wifi at the same time. Or you could buy a wireless access point and plug that into your PowerBook, they are cheaper but you sacrifice mobility for it.

rberry88 #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 24, 2004 Location: Arlington Heights, IL USA Posts: 476 Mac Specs: 17" Flat Panel iMac -15" 1.5GHz, 80GB HDD, 128MB ATI video card, 1GB RAM- PowerBook	02-24-2005, 12:37 PM The wireless PCI card is going to be the best solution if you want your PowerBook to stay portable and wifi at the same time. Or you could buy a wireless access point and plug that into your PowerBook, they are cheaper but you sacrifice mobility for it. Looking for a PowerMac G4 for $500 or less USD.
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deeps_10 #1 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	02-24-2005, 11:12 AM Hi whats the cheapest way to go about making my g4 powerbook 667mhz wireless. I am new to mac's. I have seen the card to place in the powerbook is this the only option or are there usb wifi dongles I can buy ? thanks
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Macman #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 30, 2004 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 4,374 Mac Specs: PowerMac G4 Cube 450mhz 832mb	02-24-2005, 11:47 AM you can use any wireless pci card thatll fit into the airport card slot and says its mac compatible.
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