Airport Networking a HD-Dead 700mHz iMac via BootCD

Greetings:
My penniless home school would like to get Airport working on a donated 700mHz iMac with a dead hard drive by using BootCD. BootCD works perfectly, but I can't get it to Airport network. When I use Go - Connect to Server it always states "Connection Failed/No response from the Server." In Network pane I have a Amber light for "Airport is on but is not connected the a network" and the "Configure" button doesn't pop up the diagnosis panes as usually opens on regular machines. I'm wondering whether I'm missing crucial Network software that wasn't installed on the BootCD and how I can include it on a new BootCD disk, along with copying there the OpenOffice perferences on our Panther eMac (we store and run OpenOffice and its documents on flash drives, but the perfs don't work). Getting Airport working with this machine is very helpful because we just can't afford anymore ethernet cables at this stage. Any suggestions will be most appreciated!
JimG

If only the internal hard disk drive has failed due to wear and age, that could
be replaced with only a moderate amount of tedium, attention to detail, and
some degree of technical skill. The details are very important, though; so as
to not damage otherwise original wires, heat conduits, and other parts inside.
The iMac G4 700MHz built model is different than the later and similar PPC
based G4 iMac computers in specification and internal details; that said, a
few online sources and perhaps if you can locate one, a donated use of the
original Technical repair manual in PDF for the computer model could help.
Online, there are a few sources to read for instructions; sometimes, lacking in
detail when a process or appearance, or internal parts vary between versions.
• mr tote's iMac G4 take-apart (appears to be a 1.25GHz model)
http://www.mrtotes.co.uk/page1/page1.html
• iMac G4 Take-apart for Drive and RAM upgrades: (this site was down last week)
http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/systems/imacg4/imacg4takeapart.html
• OWC: search results for 3.5" Internal IDE/ATA (PATA) replacement HDDs:
http://eshop.macsales.com/search/3.5InternalIDE/ATA
A general reference for parts, by number & model/series - is why this link is here:
http://www.mac-pro.com/Mac-Pro-Online-Store/G4-iMac-Parts-and-Accessories
You may be able to find someone who has access to and can share the original
Apple technical Service manual for this early G4 iMac LCD computer, as that is
a good source of additional information on the Display and for troubleshooting.
The ability to repair these when only parts-swap is involved, would also translate
to an ability to replace a clock battery and upgrade internal RAM, and so on.
While some are easier to learn how to repair, others are entirely different...
Good luck & happy computing!

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Airport Networking a HD-Dead 700mHz iMac

Greetings:
My penniless home school would like to get Airport working on a donated 700mHz iMac with a dead hard drive by using BootCD. BootCD works perfectly, but I can't get it to Airport network. When I use Go - Connect to Server it always states "Connection Failed/No response from the Server." In Network pane I have a Amber light for "Airport is on but is not connected the a network" and the "Configure" button doesn't pop up the diagnosis panes as usually opens on regular machines. I'm wondering whether I'm missing crucial Network software that wasn't installed on the BootCD and how I can include it on a new BootCD disk, along with copying there the OpenOffice perferences on our Panther eMac (we store and run OpenOffice and its documents on flash drives, but the perfs don't work). Getting Airport working with this machine is very helpful because we just can't afford anymore ethernet cables at this stage. Any suggestions will be most appreciated!
JimG

If only the internal hard disk drive has failed due to wear and age, that could
be replaced with only a moderate amount of tedium, attention to detail, and
some degree of technical skill. The details are very important, though; so as
to not damage otherwise original wires, heat conduits, and other parts inside.
The iMac G4 700MHz built model is different than the later and similar PPC
based G4 iMac computers in specification and internal details; that said, a
few online sources and perhaps if you can locate one, a donated use of the
original Technical repair manual in PDF for the computer model could help.
Online, there are a few sources to read for instructions; sometimes, lacking in
detail when a process or appearance, or internal parts vary between versions.
• mr tote's iMac G4 take-apart (appears to be a 1.25GHz model)
http://www.mrtotes.co.uk/page1/page1.html
• iMac G4 Take-apart for Drive and RAM upgrades: (this site was down last week)
http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/systems/imacg4/imacg4takeapart.html
• OWC: search results for 3.5" Internal IDE/ATA (PATA) replacement HDDs:
http://eshop.macsales.com/search/3.5InternalIDE/ATA
A general reference for parts, by number & model/series - is why this link is here:
http://www.mac-pro.com/Mac-Pro-Online-Store/G4-iMac-Parts-and-Accessories
You may be able to find someone who has access to and can share the original
Apple technical Service manual for this early G4 iMac LCD computer, as that is
a good source of additional information on the Display and for troubleshooting.
The ability to repair these when only parts-swap is involved, would also translate
to an ability to replace a clock battery and upgrade internal RAM, and so on.
While some are easier to learn how to repair, others are entirely different...
Good luck & happy computing!

New iMac wifi slow on Airport network, not on Fastweb

I just replaced our old iMac (Intel Core 2 Duo, 2.33 GHz, Airport Extreme Card 802.11 a/b/g/n - OS 10.6.8) a new refurbished iMac 27-inch (late 2012) (OS 10.8.4). The new computer works great, except with wifi - it is painfully slow on our Airport network, even though the old iMac still runs perfectly fast on that network.
We have two wifi networks in our house (in Rome, Italy). Our internet comes in through the Italian company Fastweb, and its wireless router limits us to only 3 devices. Both computers have fast internet connectivity when we hook up one (or both) to our Fastweb network (802.11g). But that's not a good long-term solution because we need our main computer to talk wirelessly with other devices (like our printer and speakers running off an Airport Express booster).
So for the last three years we have also had an Airport base station (802.11n) based off the Fastweb network. We use the Airport network to connect most of our devices (including iMac, MacBooks, printer, iPads, iPhones,and two Airport Extremes -- one for speakers in the next room, and another to boost the signal throughout the house). For some reason, the new iMac is painfully slow when it connects to our Airport network -- it can take 2 minutes to load a web page on the Airport network, which takes 2 seconds to load on the Fastweb network. I would've thought that the problem lay with our Airport network, except that it's still plenty fast with our other computers. The only problem seems to be the new iMac talking to the Airport network.
Could the problem lie with the Airport Extreme card in the new iMac? It is a refurbished machine, not new. Should I just be taking the machine into the nearest Apple Store? We did buy AppleCare . . . .
Thanks very much for any ideas!
--Bill

Hi RomeBill,
Welcome to the Support Communities!
The article below may be able to help you with this issue.
Click on the link to see more details and screenshots.
Resetting an AirPort Base Station or AirPort Time Capsule FAQ
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3728
iOS and OS X: Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4199
Cheers,
- Judy

Front Row Movie Trailers don't work on Airport Network

I can't view Front Row movie trailers when using an airport network. However, I can see the movies if I bypass the Airport Base Station and connect my iMac straight to my DSL modem via ethernet.
I can access all other internet services via Airport - but not the movie trailers. I would imagine there is some firewall issues with the Airport Base Station - but I don't know how to fix it.
Anybody able else able to see movie trailers on an Airport network?
Andrew Montague
Intel iMac dual 2.0 Mac OS X (10.4.5)
Intel iMac dual 2.0 Mac OS X (10.4.5)

There is a large discussion of this problem here:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=3605
21&tstart=15
Some people have reported that removing their router
and connecting directly to the ADSL modem fixes the
problem (similar to your experience) while others
(myself included) have found that removing the router
has no effect. I suppose there is a possibilty that
some ISP's block certain ports as well.
Yes that thread gave me a fix:
" I have got it working!
Try the following:
1 - Go to "Sharing" on the System Preferences and
turn ON the Firewall
2 - on the right on the Firewall pane select "New"
and choose "Quicktime"
Voila, it works. (Even if you turn OFF the firewal)l
it still works.
Let me know if this solution works for more people.
Cheers!"
Thanks WebSailor for pointing me in the right direction.

How do I setup a secure wireless AirPort network that allows internet shari

Hi everyone,
I'm trying to setup internet sharing over a wireless Airport network between my flatmate's iMac and my G4 Powerbook. We both have Norton Confidential installed, which includes a Firewall feature, which may be making this more difficult.
I thought I understood the basics of setting up secure Airport network, and the basics of Internet sharing. But with all the variations I've tried, I've only ever managed to create a secure network that won't share internet, or a network that shares internet but doesn't seem to be password protected. I never seem to get all three, and I can't figure out why.
From startup/login on both machines, what are the steps I need to follow?
Many thanks,
Andrew

You enable wireless security on the base station, by using the AirPort Utility. You basically have four choices: None, WEP, WPA, or WPA2. (Note: These are in order of least to most security.)
Here are the basic steps:
AirPort Extreme Base Station Setup (AEBSn) - Wireless Encryption
Setup the AEBSn
Either connect to the AEBSn's wireless network or temporarily connect your computer directly (using an Ethernet cable) to one of the LAN ports of the AEBSn, and then, using the AirPort Utility in Manual Mode, check these settings:
AirPort - Wireless
o Wireless Security: <None | WEP (Transitional Security Network) | <b>WPA/WPA2 Personal | WPA2 Personal>
o Wireless Password: <enter your desired password>
o Verify Password: <reenter your desired password>

I have a mid-2010 iMac and just purchased a 2TB TC, can't join existing wireless network with AC standard so attached to iMac via ethernet with TC wifi turned off. How do i access TC now? not showing up in disk utility or on desktop. working fine with TM

I have a mid-2010 iMac and just purchased a 2TB TC, I just found out that it can't join existing wireless network with new AC standard so attached to iMac via ethernet with TC's wifi turned off. How do i access TC now? not showing up in disk utility or on desktop. It is working fine with TM. My cheeper seagate drives etc kept crashing, so i didnt trust cheeper back up options anymore. Connected those drives to TM via firewire and could see the drives and access them.
Also, I didn't want to bridge TC with my new fios router that I paid 100 dollars for, to get N speed and also paying 10 dollars more a month for fast speed. I heard that bridging slows down everything and then there can be port issues with mail etc. I connect to the internet via airport only and it is pretty fast. Getting over 50mbs downloads and over 30mbs uploads. Plus everything in my home it connected to my fios router, airport express for music streaming, two apple tvs, vuezone camer system. I really didn't want to monkey around too much with my system. But are there other options to connect the new TC. Can't find info anywhere for this and called apple who gave me the info above. after hanging up, i see that i cant access my TC and I am wondering if i would have to reset it to turn wifi on again to make changes to the drive, turn off blinking light or repair it in disk utility if it should become corrupted.
For other with similar issues i did solve some other problems: when i connected it to my ethernet port on my iMac wifi stopped working. Found that I had to turn off the ethernet in the system>network screen, but then TM didn't see the TC so i restarted after changes and then it saw it.
Now a rant. I can't believe in this wireless age that Apple would make a product that cant join a wireless net work. The apple rep said i could return it and look for the previous TC that would join an existing wireless network. Are we going backwards?
Thanks!
lennydas

Ok... it is getting a bit clearer but there are still some questions.
I connect to the internet via airport only and it is pretty fast.
I was assuming airport in this statement in your first post meant the TC or the Express.. but I now realise we are still in the mass confusion stage where apple calls everything wireless an airport. So what you mean is the airport internal card of the computer??
Also, I didn't want to bridge TC with my new fios router that I paid 100 dollars for, to get N speed and also paying 10 dollars more a month for fast speed. I heard that bridging slows down everything and then there can be port issues with mail etc.
I think this is mistaken.
Putting the TC in bridge mode plugged into your FIOS will not slow the network.. nor will it cause mail or port issues.. in bridge the TC is just a fancy WAP and switch plus the network hard drive.
If the computer is close it will be faster than the FIOS.
You can run both wireless networks with different names.. so it is clear which is which. But you can also setup roaming so the computers themselves pick which is the best wireless.
I tried extending the wireless net work and tried joining wireless network, but the TC kept crashing and I had to keep resetting the TC. the Apple support person said these, extend wireless network and joint wireless network, are no longer a connection option with the new TC because of the new AC protocol.
Thanks again!
You cannot extend to a non-apple wireless router.
You cannot use join a wireless network because when you do the ethernet ports will be cut off.
But that has not changed.. I don't think Apple support is correct.. there has been no change with the AC model.. it is simply a fact that apple routers do not work in join wireless mode other than as a dumb client. The same applies to AC as to the earlier version.. but I have asked another person to check this.
Join in the express is the only apple router that still allows an ethernet connection.
For now you best use of the TC is bridged to the FIOS. Wireless you can sort out between several options.

Am I able to add a second display (LED TV) to my iMac via my network?

I have a 21.5 inch Late 2009 iMac (too old for Mirroring to Apple TV). I would like to be able to use my LED TV as a second display, so that effectively I can view non-iTunes media in my lounge room. I currently have the iMac connected to an Airport Extreme via Ethernet cable. I have an Airport Express also connected to the Extreme via Ethernet cable in Bridge Mode in the lounge room. I am wondering if it is possible to connect the TV via Ethernet cable to the Express (the TV has a network connection input), and then be able to use the TV as a second display for the iMac. I know I can do this if I connect the TV directly to the iMac via Ethernet, just am unable to determine if I can do it via the two Airport devices - I guess I am wanting to make the TV a "Network Display". I do also have an Apple TV connected via HDMI cable to that TV. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

The easiest way would be to set up a seperate user account. That user would have their own iTunes with their own Library.

MacBook and iMac via AirPort Extreme?

Hello.
If I get a new MacBook, can I connect directly with my APE-ed iMac and a USB hard drive ected to it? Or do I need to go via an AirPort Extreme Base Station?
Would an AirPort Express work as the base station?
Thanks.

Yes you can share a drive across a network if the drive is connected via USB to a Mac. This works in Ethernet or any other networking connection.
...since apparently an HD can't work with the AirPort Express (the iTunes one)). (I wish they'd called them completely different things.)
They are called different things. The AX support music streaming. The AirPort Extreme base station (AEBS) does not.
I meant, an AirPort Extreme Base Station. The one coming out today.
It came out earlier this month, but the same is true. The AEBS IS a base station.

IMac to iMac via Airport Cards

2 iMacs, both have Airport Extreme cards.
The Office unit is the newer Intel model, running OS 10.5.7, connected to the internet via modem/router (Siemens).
The Bedroom unit is old (PowerPC G5). Running OS 10.4.11.
I would like to have the Bedroom unit have access to the internet through the Office computer using the Airport cards. Both units are "out of warranty" so I can't "talk" to Apple (they have been fantastic during warranty).
For the life of me I can't find any instructions on how to set up a small "network"
Appreciate any and all help.
Jake

The best solution is to get a wireless router.
However, you can enable Internet sharing (System Preferences-> Sharing preference pane) on the Intel based iMac. Configure it to share from Ethernet to AirPort. Then configure the G5 iMac to connect to the wireless network provided by the Intel based iMac.

Adding iMac Bondi Rev B to AirPort network

Ok, I have an AirPort network set up at my house that uses an AirPort Extreme (g) Base Station (AEBS) to connect to the internet. I can use that connection by using wifi connections from my iMac G4 (10.3.9), iMac G5 (10.4.10), PowerBook (10.4.10), and iPhone. I currently have to use AOL dial-up to connect the Bondi Rev B (9.1.x) to the internet since it is not AirPort capable. For file transfer I have a cat5 crossover cable connecting the Rev B iMac to the G4 iMac.
So can I use either another AEBS or an Airport Express (AE) connected to the Rev B ethernet port to connect to my AirPort network. How would I have to configure the AEBS/AE to work with 9.1?

Kenichi Watanabe wrote:
You should be able to use an Airport Express in "WDS Remote" mode. I have an Airport Exreme (n), and I repurposed my Airport Express in the living-room to connect my TiVo to the network. It works great; the TiVo just sees it as a wired Ethernet connection. I think your old iMac would also see it as a wired Ethernet connection.
How would I have to configure the AEBS/AE to work with 9.1?
You wouldn't. You configure them using one of your Mac OS X Macs.
You could connect the Bondi iMac directly to the Airport base station by Ethernet (wired), but you would have considered that already, so I'm assuming the two are not conveniently located to allow a wired connection.
Here's something you might try instead, since you have several other Macs, and one of them is already connected to the Bondi iMac via Ethernet. On the Mac OS X Mac, go to System Preferences > Sharing pane > Internet tab. Since that Mac is connected to the Internet via wireless, you should be able to share its built-in Ethernet port. So it would be "share your connection from Airport to computers using Built-in Ethernet." I think Mac OS 9 on the Bondi would see it as a regular wired connection. You have everything you need, so give it a try if the result will meet your needs.
The other option is to get a USB wireless adapter. Unfortunately, I think you mentioned that your Bondi iMac has Mac OS 9.1, so that would not work. I don't know of any USB wireless adapters with Mac OS 9 drivers. There are, however, Ethernet wireless adapters. They would work similarly to the Airport Express, but may be less expensive. Mac OS 9 on the Bondi should see it as a regular wired connection. I haven't tried any (other than the Airport Express) so can't give a recommendation for brand and model.
Thanks for the info. I have a second AEBS(g) that I picked up on closeout after the 802.11n models came out. But I had tried using my original one years ago just for file transfer and I couldn't get it to work. I'll try the internet sharing route; though I think I tried it before. Regarding the AirPort Express, I believe it says OS X only but that must for configuration since you have it working with your Tivo. I might be able to use the second AEBS as a Remote.

Beginner question: Can I create a hybrid home network between an ethernet-connected iMac and an airport connected Macbook Pro using a hybrid router?

I recently acquired an friend's used iMac, I don't know anything about networks and all I can find is how to create a Wi-Fi home network but nothing about hybrid Ethernet/Wi-Fi networks.
I have the iMac connected via Ethernet to the wireless router.
I connect via Airport with my MacBook Pro
I would appreciate if anyone has any pointers as to how I can start setting up a network between my ethernet-connected iMac and WiFi connected Macbook.
Thanks!

ethernet and airport/WiFi are just transmission media for the same network. If you can get internet on both computers, they are networked. Using the same router = same network.
So now, what is it you want to do? Share files between them?
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1549
http://gigaom.com/2008/09/26/mac-101-sharing-files-between-2-macs/
http://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/62450/how-to-share-files-between-two-ma cs-at-home

IPhone can't access internet via home Airport network

Hello,
a work colleague of mine has an iMac at home with a single Airport Express unit through which he plays music. He connects his iMac to the internet via an ethernet cable. He has just purchased an iPhone with an Orange contract. His son also has an iPhone through his employer.
Neither my colleague nor his son can access the internet with their iPhones via my colleague's home Airport network. Both iPhones recognise the Airport network, evidenced by the 'fan' icon that appears on their iPhones.
(Hope the above makes sense.)
I have emailed my colleague several 'help' articles, including those put out by Apple. My colleague has also communicated with someone from Apple (AppleCare I think?) but the problem persists.
Both iPhones apparently perform okay apart from this one irritating instance. Can anyone suggest what is wrong?
Many thanks,
Bob.

If it's an N Airport, I have heard that iPhones don't play well with N routers even if they are backward compatible with G.
Otherwise, they could try going into Settings/Wifi. See if the network shows up. Try clicking on it and see if it connects.
If that doesn't work click on the little arrow on the right side next to the network. This will reveal the network settings. Make sure that it's set on DHCP if that is how they acquire an IP address or static if that's what they use. If it's static, you'll have to put in the settings.

Sharing a 3G usb modem on the iMac via Airport Express

Hi,
I would like to be able to share my 3G/HSDPA USB Modem that is currently connected to my iMac over the Airport Express wireless network at home. The objective is to let every computer (PC and Mac) connected to the wireless network (Airport Express) to be able to access the internet via the iMac 3G/HSDPA connection.
I could have shared the 3G connection directly via the Internet Sharing, but this would require the computers to switch wireless network.
Can anybody describe on how to achieve this?
Regards,
Hindra

Finally, after several tries with the guidance of Duane's posts on how to set it up, I got this to work.
Objective: To be able to share a 3G wireless connection connected to an iMac using 3G USB Modem with the rest of the network connected via wireless Airport Express.
{Internet} <---> 3G USB Modem <---> iMac <---> Airport Express <---> Other computers (PC and Mac)
1. Set the Airport Express to Join a Wirelss Network, and name the network to be the same name as the name of the network set in the Internet Sharing (on the iMac)
2. Set the Internet Sharing on the iMac, and share the 3G USB Modem network name to the Airport network and name the Airport network to be the same as No. 1
3. That's it....
Big Thanks to Duane for your help.
Regards,
Hindra

Apple TV2 with iMac via AirPort but without W-Lan?

Hello Apple TV insiders
I have my iMac connected to the internet with cable-LAN. iTunes is ready and the iMac has AirPort. I have no Wireless LAN. Will I be able to connect Apple TV 2 to my iMac via AirPort without W-LAN? (They couldn't tell me at my local Apple dealer...)
Thanks for information or links!
Morgy

If your network doesn't have wifi, connect your devices by Ethernet, wifi is not a necessity and indeed Ethernet is always the best way to connect things on a network.
An ad hoc network created with your iMac cannot be used with the Apple TV.

My airport network will not connect to to the internet via my modem. My host computer is a hp running windows xp. I have had great connection for 3 years. Then suddenly can not connect. Please can you assist

My airport will not connect to the internet via my modem. Worked for 3 years. Suddenly stopped. Main host computer is hp running windows xp.
When trying to connect windows states connection was cancelled. I have had hp checked by compputer repair and still have same problem?

The router is much, much newer than the computer, perhaps some characteristic of the WiFi network as it's currently setup is preventing the computer from connecting.
Try to go back to the basics: set your WiFi network to "b" mode only (i.e., turn off "g") and termporarily remove the password from it. See if the computer will at least establish a connection at that point. Then start turning on one thing at a time ("g" mode, then security, etc).
Not sure what format your WEP key is, but if it's not 10 characters (the minimum for the standard, which constitutes a 64-bit key), you can try making it that long. If it's 13 or 26 characters, it might be a higher encryption than the computer can support.
If all else fails, you could try looking on ebay/craigslist for a copy of Tiger to install on the iMac, which would have software support for more WiFi encryption schemes. Also, it would provide software support for USB WiFi adapters that would also be able to connect to more modern networks.

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