New with Apples - Just bought a Clamshell and trying to install wireless?

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Hi, I'm new to Apple computers, and also new to this forum.
I recently just bought an Apple Clamshell, it's blue and it's moderately used, still in pretty good shape. I also bought an AirPort card for my system. I bought both on Ebay.
Right now, I'm confused on how to setup the wireless. I have put in the AirPort card correctly (I think) and when I went to utilities to try to install the hardware, it says "No airport card installed."

Please help?
 
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Ok! Go back and make sure that the Airport card is seated correctly and the antenna is connected too. I have 3 Clamshells and I put Airports in 2 of them, pretty much plug and play. After you boot back up to the desk top you should see a " Radio beacon " icon next to the speaker icon if the card working. It will also show up in the " About this Mac" under, More Info/Network. Also make sure you have the correct Airport card that work with the G3 iBooks.

HTH, Rick
 
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cameraman said:
Ok! Go back and make sure that the Airport card is seated correctly and the antenna is connected too. I have 3 Clamshells and I put Airports in 2 of them, pretty much plug and play. After you boot back up to the desk top you should see a " Radio beacon " icon next to the speaker icon if the card working. It will also show up in the " About this Mac" under, More Info/Network. Also make sure you have the correct Airport card that work with the G3 iBooks.

HTH, Rick
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Thank you so much, big help :D
 
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Just a thought, I have seen users buy Airport Extreme cards, which do not fit your iBook, and push them into place. Hopefully you will have the first airport card, if not that will be your problem.
 

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