Airport antenna -second gen iMac-G5

I am unable to locate where the antenna wire is located on a second gen iMac-G5 -20" 2.0 Ghz M9845LL/A. There is no separate airport card in this model ?
I am having difficulty with signal level so I thought it might be ralted to loose
antenna connection .

I think I have the same problem with a friends iMac G5 with ambient light sensor. 17 model. The motherboard looks nothing like the ones on the manuals. I think the airport card is part of the motherboard. So the airport card is broken, thus causing kernel panicks. You can boot in safe boot mode and it works fine since it disables airport.
So now people who own these machines with built in cards are screwed. They can't just replace the extreme card with another one. You'll need to replace the logic board. You can't add a USB wireless card because you can't remove the built in airport card to get rid of it. So what do they do now?

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Hi,
I'm trying to extend the coverage of my home WLAN by adding an additional airport express. I want to use Ethernet as the back channel but whatever I do this ends up in a situation where the WLAN dies completely. I have been able to extend the range by using WLAN to WLAN extension but this reduced the bandwidth a lot.
I have an VDSL modem and uses a airport express as access router. with this unit operating by iteself everything works fine.
It is when I add a second airport express (both second gen) that I get in trouble.
Any idea of what goes wrong?

It is best to set up the extra AE to create a wireless network. You should use the same name (SSID) as you did when setting up the first one. Also use the same password and encryption.
Put the network channel selection on automatic or select different channels for both networks.

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Specs:
15-inch Early 2008 >Processor 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo>Memory 4 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM>Software Mac OS X Lion 10.7.5 (11G63)
Airport Extreme Second Gen with Airport Utility 7.6.1
I do not want to update to Mountain Lion again.. since the first time proved to bring with it crashing and lots of glitches. And, I only ever do totally clean installs, wiping my HD with a 3x pass in disk utility. Main problem: External HD's which used to connect to my network with the AE under the "shared" sidebar, no longer appear. Matter of fact, my Airport Extreme in general, no longer appears in the Network folder. Nor do I see the ext HD under the "Disks" tab in Airport Utilities.
The external IS formatted as HFS Journaled *extended*, and has been for a while, back to when it used to work. I'm not sure of when it stopped being recognized, but the factors that have changed since then are that I did update to ML, but soon after went back to Lion. I also recently moved, and had to set up a new network of course. I also think perhaps that the Airport Utility version changed during this time.
I've read so many support documents, forum threads *different forums* and nothing seems to point me to a working solution. The HD does indeed work, since I of course plugged it straight in to my MacBook Pro's, and it shows up on both of them. Oh, should note that the other MBP is a year newer than the one listed above. It is the first unibody model 13". Question is, why would something that was working, stop working? I'd maybe be brave enough to roll back to Snow Leopard, but I'm really positive it was also working under Lion, so I shouldn't have to.
I'd really love some help on this please. Oh, and this is NOT in order to use Time Machine. I never use it. This is simply to access redundant backup drives on the network for photos and music.
Thanks much,
Doug

I spoke too soon, sort of. While the information I got from the Sonos website is accurate, and did indeed help in getting things started, the external HD with the enclosure I bought still isn't working! I even went so far as to reformat the drive last night, even though it was already formatted correctly. Just tried a few minutes ago, and nothing... The permissions look exactly as they do on the other disks so I'm not sure of what's up. At first, I thought that maybe Apple changed something about how the Airport Extreme sees externals, such as they must meet specific network based criteria... but then I tried a several year old iOmega portable Go drive, that I hooked up via micro USB and it worked immediately.
Now I'm wondering if there really might be something to what you said, about the enclosure. Is there a precedent for such an issue? Has anybody else here experienced this? But the wacky thing is that this external with enclosure was working perfectly not too long ago. So what has changed? I moved, and set up a new network. That has changed. But aside from that? I tried earlier firmware versions, and that did nothing. So either an OS update or my enclosure is all of a sudden wonky... even though it works perfectly otherwise? VERY confusing. BTW, the enclosure is a Rosewill.
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Missing Airport Antenna!!!

Sorry for having double posted, but I inadventently put this in the Intel based iMac forum. I'm installing an Airport Extreme Card in my iMac G5 20". Trouble is, there is no antenna! It's just plain not there! Any ideas short of taking it to the Apple Store? Am I missing something? I'm not replacing the card; it's never had an Airport Card. This is a first time install some years after purchase. Please do not refer me to the install instructions; I've read them and I even have my original manuals. I wouldn't be having the problem if the antenna were present, but it isn't there!
matt

Hey Daddy,
The machine is a 1st Gen iMac G5 20". I can't find a document that shows the course of the antenna, just where the connector is supposed to exit the Airport Card slot.
My iMac had the bad capacitor problem that plagued that run and had the logic board replaced by Apple about 18 months ago. More recently, I had the bad power supply problem that also plagues that run of units and that was also replaced by Apple. Other than that, I've swapped hard drives and added RAM, but nothing else. I assume that the antenna was there at some point, but I had no reason to look before. I inadvertantly posted the same question on the Intel-based iMac board and someone there suggested that when the logic board was replaced they probably forgot to pull the antenna back around. Sounds like I'm headed back to the Apple Store.
matt

No Signal with Airport Extreme (Integrated) card - iMac G5 [Help!]

Hello all,
Finally experiencing my first issue with a Mac. I have a Second Generation iMac G5, purchased in June of this year (2005). I have used it's integrated Airport Extreme card to connect to my WLAN since I purchased it, with the only issue being I have to occasionally power cycle my Linksys router to re-enable wireless (When this happens, all of my wireless computers are affected)
This evening, while on my iMac G5, I lost internet connectivity (iTunes was unable to look up CD music track info from the web)..Safari wouldn't load pages either. So i power cycled my wireless router again.
After it came back up, My signal strength stayed at 0 on my iMac. After power cycling the router, turning off/on my Aiport card, and rebooting my mac, my signal strength is still at 0.
I am also using a piece of software called MacStumbler to detect networks and signal strength. Randomly, it's picking up my network: It'll pop up and then dissapear.
I have not moved my iMac this afternoon, or even recently (Since July). I put it to sleep in the evenings. The Airport card is integrated so there's no antenna to come loose.
Any Ideas? Suggestions? Thanks!

Tom, Belbe,
Thanks for your responses. I still dont know what "WAS" causing my Integrated Airport Extreme Problems. I turned my iMac off last night and left it off all morning until around 12 AM CDT or so. When it came up, the wireless worked fine..and has all day.
Belbe, i have the "Put hard disks to sleep whenever possible" un-checked, and have for a while. My wireless went out while my machine was up and running and while i was importing music in iTunes. It may have been my router just not accepting my iMac's MAC address after I power cycled it.
I'll mark this as answered and move along quietly

Airport Extreme 2nd Gen - can not retrieve or assign an IP address

I had two 2nd gen Airport Extreme base stations. One connects to the internet, the other bridges the network to my office where I have wired devices connected. The office base station was no longer allowing me to connect to my USB drive for time machine backups, but all of the wired devices were routing to the internet properly.
I purchased a new base station (5th gen), bringing my total to three extreme stations and two express base stations (one express for an old wired network printer, the other for streaming music).
The old main base station is moved into the office, and the new base station (5th gen) becomes the "main" internet access point. I reset both devices and they install without a hiccup. Ditto the new express stations - they connect without having to reset them. Everything works as it did before the upgrade.
I take the old office base station (the one that would not allow me to backup via time machine) and do a factory reset. It reboots, the light flashes yellow (not surprising). I hook an old macbook (10.6.8) up to the old base station (and turned off the wifi) using a wired ethernet cable the ethernet port is assigned an IP address (10.0.1.2) via DHCP. My other macbook pro (10.8.5) running the latest AirPort Utility sees the old base station using wifi (under other wifi network). I select the old base station it automatically connects it to my new base station stating:
"This Airport Extreme will now be set up to extend <my new 5th gen AirPort Extreme base station>"
I change the default name and click next.
Now when the old office base station boots it will not connect to the network - it still flashes yellow. It will not assign itself an IP address, the macbook plugged into the ethernet port (using dhcp) shows (under network settings):
"Ethernet has a self-assigned IP address and will not be able to connect to the internet."
(the 169.... number)
Now the funky part. I manually set the wired ethernet's IP4 configuration (IP, subnet, router and dns server) on the old Macbook running snow leapord (10.6.8) - remember the wifi is turned off - and bingo - I am connected to the internet. All the while my old AirPort Exreme continues to blink yellow. If I manually assign an IP address to the AirPort Exreme's light turns green.
Clearly the old device is working. The ethernet port works, the wifi works - routing traffic from the wired ethernet through my home network and out to the internet. My AirPort utility on all my macs can see the base station, and can configure it (via wifi). I have even tried (via wifi) downgrading the firmware to 7.6.3 and then to 7.6.0 and the back up to 7.6.4. The only thing it will not do is give retrieve an IP address, or assign an IP address to wired devices.
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I attempted to see/access (via the Disk Utility on my iMac) two drives already connected to my AirPort Extreme, but could not.
These drives are shared "network" drives, which Disk Utility cannot access. Disk Utility will only be able to access a drive if it is connected directly to a Mac.
If you need to format the drive(s), partition them, etc., you must do so with the drive connected directly to the Mac, then move them to the USB powered hub location at the AirPort Extreme.
These drives are available through the Finder and are used for Time Machine
Apple does not officially support Time Machine backups to a drive connected to the AirPort Extreme, but some users seem to be able to make this work.
1) Can I see/access USB drives (properly fomatted and visible/accessible in the Finder window) attached to my AirPort Extreme (2nd gen-firmware version 7.6.2)via a powered USB hub?
Probably. Some users find that one powered hub will work for them while another might not. To "see" the drives, you must first click on the AirPort Extreme icon under the SHARED heading in the Finder. Then, if the drives are formatted in Mac OS Extended (Journaled), each drive will appear as a folder. Double click the folder name to mount the drive on the desktop.
2) Can I use my iMac (running Lion 10.7.4) to create a concatenated disk set with USB drives (of varying size) attached to my AirPort Extreme via a powered USB hub?
The drives will all appear as separate drives, which must be accessed separately. If you were thinking of trying to start Time Machine backups on one drive and have them continue automatically on another drive when the first drive is full, that will not work.

Procuring and installing a bluetooth card for 1st gen imac G5

Hello,
I'd like to install an internal bluetooth card on my early G5 iMac. Can I do that? And if so, how would I go about it?
Thank you so much,
Sincerely,
Tabeer

There are three things you need to install the Bluetooth card on the iMac: the card, the antenna, and a small bracket for the end of the antenna.
I looked on the web just today to find the answer to that and most all said it can not be done. I just installed one on a 1.6 MHz G5 iMac. I piulled the components off a 1.8 MHz G5 iMac.
You need to be comfortable opening the iMac. I had almost nothing to lose here because my 1.8 MHz failed (capacitors) and I had done quite a bit to try to resurrect it - I had the mother board out of the machine. Interestingly, to do this operation, you actually do less dissassembly than taking the mother board out. The trick is to leave the mother board in the frame, and remove the frame from the case (white thing with the LCD screen).
More specifically:
notice that the airport antenna (follow from the Airport card) disappears under the mother board near the lower left corner (face down);
just below the airport card is where the bluetooth card goes - plugs in w/connector and two screws.
remove the power supply;
remove the optical drive;
remove the hard drive;
disconnect the LCD panel connector - 2 screws;
disconnect two connectors on the left side (as you are looking at the thing face down) - one is under the optical drive, and the other you have to follow the cable you just disconnected down under a slender grey plastic component (Airport antenna part?) Take that component out too - 1 screw;
remove three screws across the top, just below the top edge of the case (white thing);
remove three more screws - one at each bottom corner (face down) and one mid way up the left side (these screws have coarse wood threads vs machine threads);
tilt up the metal frame with the mother board attached and lift it out.
the bluetooth antenna goes through a small "hole" in the sheet metal and then follows a bundle of black and brown wires to the right (face down) - there are 3 or 4 "tabs" made out of the sheet metal;
there is a distinct bend in the metal frame where a plastic bracket is glued in place and holds the end of the antenna, which has a printed circuit board about 1" long by 1/8" x 1/8".
It was relatively easy.

1st Gen iMac G5 BAd Power Supply

Hi, My iMac G5 power supply is officially dead. It was confirmed at the Apple Store at the Genius Bar. Apple apparently no longer sells the power supply for the first gen iMac G5s. I have two questions: Does anyone have a suggestion on where to buy a 3rd party power supply for that model? I'm not exactly sure what I should be buying. And secondly, is it worth it to do? I know the second question is more opinion but I'm curious of the success rate of replacing the power supply. My preference is obviously to replace it rather than laying out the money for a new iMac which I probably can't do right now) but if anyone's experience is that I'm just throwing money away on the power supply because of future issues or unreliability, I'd like to hear about it.
Thanks as always!

[Synaptech.com] or [welovemacs.com] will not only sell you the correct part, they will give you installation instructions. Another source is [http://www.jimwarholic.com/2008/07/how-to-repair-apple-imac-g5.php]
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I have installed Airport Extreme on my iMac, but want to extend the wireless network with Airport Express. Everything is fine until I try to select Extend the wireless network. I select Extend Wireless network but have no success. Ideas?

I have installed Airport Extreme on my iMac, but want to extend the wireless to rooms with a weak signal. The internet connection is fine with the basic setup. As soon as I go into Airport Utility to select Extend Wireless Network and fill in what I believe is proper information, I get an error message that Airport Extreme no longer has an IP address, the internet connection is broken, and under Wireless, that there is a wireless network in existence that can't be found. Rebooting the modem only brings the Airport Extreme back to the starting gate so that the internet is once again available. I assumed (naively) that with the All Mac All-the-Time context, adding Airport Express would truly be Plug and Play. I got the plug, but no play. I asked a Comcast technical specialist about it and he said that I needed to reset the Airport Express settings back to their default, factory status. I looked that process up online and found out that the way to do that was to hold down the reset button, then plug Airport Express into the socket and wait for the green light to flash four times. Then wait 45 seconds and the default settings will return. I did all that, only to find out that after the initial flash of green, green never appeared again. I got a fast flashing yellow light, followed by the light going off. Apparently this didn't reset it properly. So, after hours trying to get this system to work, I appeal to someone who can see through this mess and provide the key to success!
highFly376

Let's see if I can get this straight.
You have an Airport Extreme base station that is set to "Create a wireless network" and you have the box checked for "allow this network to be extended"....
Then you have an Airport Express that is set to "Extend a wireless network" which you selected the name of your network in the box...
Correct?
See this Apple document:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4259?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US
The wireless unit on the right of the diagram can be either of the newer Apple base stations.
Extreme, Express, Time Capsule

Usb hard drive connected to AirPort Extreme 5th gen not detectable

hello
I connected a exFAT formatted HD via USB to my AirPort Extreme 5th gen.
I'd like to have access to it via my iMac as well as my gf's win laptop.
I only can se the drive in Airport utility but am not able to use it (copy files, read files I put on directly connected to my iMac).
so what could I do?
thank you in advance!
cheers Chris

Thank you!
That was a great hint. I can now access the external HD via my iMac.
on the other hand I'm no longer able to go online with my gf's win laptop.
there's no way to get an internet connection working.
I can see the wlan of the airport extreme but I am not able to log in...
I have no glue!
any help is highly appreciated.

Apple TV 3rd Gen no longer sees Airport Express 1st gen in Airplay after update

Apple TV 3rd gen was connected to AirPort Express 1st gen via WiFi, drove a video device via HDMI
and sent audio to the AirPort using Airplay and selecting the AirPort Express under Speakers.
I could adjust the volume with the AppleTV remote.
Apple TV was stored unused for a while.
After powering on yesterday, I ran the update.
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Try the following steps, check whether things are working after each step where appropriate, before trying the next.
Check AirPlay is turned on on the Apple TV (turn it off and on if it already is)
Check that both devices are on the same network (Settings > Wifi, on the mobile device and Settings > General > Network, on the Apple TV).
Restart the Apple TV (Settings > General > Restart).
Restart the Apple TV by removing ALL the cables for 30 seconds.
Restart your router. (Also try removing it’s power cord for at least 30 seconds)
Restart your mobile device.
If you are still having problems, the following article(s) may help you.
Troubleshooting AirPlay
Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections
Recommended Wi-Fi settings
Wifi Diagnostic Software (for Mac users)
You may also find some help on this page, where I’ve collected some of the more unusual solutions to network issues.
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Regular Airport card - fit in iMac DV SE 400?

Hello there,
I'm trying to install an 802.b AirPort card on my iMac DV SE 400 but it does't seem to fit. The antena cable in the iMac inserts properly in the card but the plastic slot where the card in supposed to go is too wide. Also, there's no male connector in the iMac to connect the card to. The AirPort card fits and works properly in both, my G4 MDD and my 867 PB. I thought this card was supposed to work in my iMac. Am I missing something?
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So I have some movies on Imac from a holiday in Egypt and Iphoto alows me let it play as a movie.
How can I setup my Apple TV so that it is the same on my Apple TV? So with nice fade ins and outs?
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Ok Thank you, but I have one more question.
The Iphoto library is loaded with different movies and Photos. They are sorted by date.
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G5 Airport Antenna Alternative

Hi Guys
I have finally managed to install an airport card, but haven't got a very good signal strength, I'm aware there is an apple antenna available, I have seen a few on ebay, but wondered if there was an alternative, i.e buy an antenna which will fit the connector? Does anyone know what type of connection it is? and if is a common enough connection and if antenna are readily available...
Thanks for your help guys
Darren

I just got the AirPort card for my G5.1.6 GHz and also picked up the Apple AirPort antenna on ebay for it. Even with the original antenna on the back of the G5 I've still got very weak signal, however, I should state that my G5 is in my recording studio two floors down from my office where the other iMac with an airport extreme card is acting as a software base station.
I did just purchase the AirPort Antenna extender that is shown as a link in the previous responders message. It looks like I just take the AirPort Antenna out of the back of the G5, then plug it into the socket on the extender which allows it to be stuck to a wall higher off the ground. The other end of the extension cable goes into the airport antenna jack on the back of the G5.
I hope this works and I don't have to get something more powerful.
Good luck with your quest for wireless access.
Regards,
John
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Changing second gen to 3rd gen

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ragnar51 wrote:
Hi all, I've got some questions on the new model.
1. Does it supply 5.1 sound from Netflix? My current BR player does not and it aggrevates me!
Surprised your Blu Ray player won't give 5.1 sound - I would assume there's a setting to enable this somewhere over optical or in HDMI settings.
Fairly certain Netflix give 5.1 on compatible movies - I'll check.
ragnar51 wrote:
2. Will It work with iTunes in the same way that my current one does? IOW, I've got music, photos, and various videos (mostly not originally from iTunes) and I can play them on the Apple TV.
It will stream compatible itunes content as well as the ATV1 did if not better (it had sync and stream modes).
These items are accessed under the Computers icon of the icon driven interface.
Photos is probably a bit less flexible but you can certainly stream them.
ragnar51 wrote:
I do realize that absent it's own hard drive my iMac will be serving up the content wirelessly and that concerns me somewhat in terms of HD stress and possbile buffering issues.
I had this concern with my old iMac - in practice I wouldn't worry too much - but if it is a concern get a good capacity USB external drive and put your iTunes media there - I've long had my iTunes media on a non-boot drive. Couple of ways to achieve this.
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