Westell USB 802.11g adapter with an Imac?

I just switched to a new DSL provider who sold me a wireless router and a USB adapter. They are both made by Westell. I have my laptop running wireless no problem as well as anohter machine runing ethernet fine. But I have an Imac running 10.3.2 that I need to use a USB "airport" adapter to connect.
When I purchased the adapter I was told that it would work with OS 10 but now that I got it no where on the insructions does it mention Macs. And the instillaton software is PC only. I went to Westell web site and no help there either.
I called the DSL providers tech support but they were no help and told me to call Westell. They are closed and are only open bankers hours anyway so I thought I would see if anyone has any ideas.

You were misinformed.
The Westell device is not Mac compatible there are no drivers for it.
I would suggest you get an Airport card.
AirPort Card: Compatible Macintosh Computers
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106777
AirPort Extreme Card: Compatible Macintosh Computers
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=107440

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