Accessing iphoto wirelessly from other computers

Hi
I'd like to know if there's a way to access my iphoto library wirelessly using my MacBook Air.
I have my iphoto library on an external drive connected to my iMac.
I have a Belkin router.
I prefer to keep one library for all my photos (as well as itunes music).
Can wireless access be done, without using Airport and/or Timecapsule?
Thanks
AS

Depends on two things
1. What version of iPhoto you have.
2. What you want to do with the LIbrary.
If you have any version of iPhoto prior to iPhoto 11 v9.5, then you can use iPhoto Sharing to access the library to view it,
If you're thinking of editing - actual photos, or even things like importing photos, adding albums or keywyrds - then you run into the standard networking warning:
See this article
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS5168
for more. Note the comment:
“Additionally, storing the iPhoto library on a network rather than locally on your computer can also lead to poor performance or data loss.”

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