Airport Help

Hello,
im planing on getting a new mac pro. I would like to connect my current (PM G5) and the new computer wirelessly.
How would i connect my power mac g5 to wireless internet and printing if it doesn't have an airport card?

Hi. Presumably you have, or are getting, a wireless router/DSL modem, such as
http://www.netgear.com/Products/RoutersandGateways/GWirelessRouters/DG834G.aspx
If so, you could use the Apple Airport Extreme! card
(price is a bit less Extreme! now - ho, ho, ho)
installation instructions here
http://www.info.apple.com/usen/cip/pdf/g5/apec_c.pdf
don't forget the antenna
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=86413
Other wireless options - that may be available in your country
http://www.macwireless.com/index.php
File sharing is here
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106461
Printer sharing is here
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.4/en/mh987.html
If you wish to share a drive there is Sharepoints
http://www.hornware.com/sharepoints/
Please post again if you have any questions. Good Luck.

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