Airport or third party card

I have a G5 Dual 2.7 I am upgrading, am I limited to using the Apple Extreme airport card or can I use a third party PCI card?

Hi-
You may use most any OS X compatible PCI adapter if you wish.
http://eshop.macsales.com/search/Wireless+PCI
USB adapters are also available.
http://eshop.macsales.com/search/Wireless+USB

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Error while using a third party card in labview RT

i am using a PC as a RT target, and the third party card in this pc is PCI6208 supplyed by ADLink.
when i deploy my program from another PC in windowXP system to this one,the problem comes: the program can't run if i add any module supplyed by ADlink(AO module for example). if i remove these module, the program can run.
there is also another problem: I can't run my program on this RT target if I just deploy my project. That means I have to build a real application and set it as startup, and then restart the target. Only in this condition can my program run.
Could someone give me some advices?Does the LabviewRT unsupport my ADlink card,or is there any other reason?

i am using a PC as a RT target, and the third party card in this pc is PCI6208 supplyed by ADLink.
when i deploy my program from another PC in windowXP system to this one,the problem comes: the program can't run if i add any module supplyed by ADlink(AO module for example). if i remove these module, the program can run.
there is also another problem: I can't run my program on this RT target if I just deploy my project. That means I have to build a real application and set it as startup, and then restart the target. Only in this condition can my program run.
Could someone give me some advices?Does the LabviewRT unsupport my ADlink card,or is there any other reason?

Using a third-party card and gateway with PowerBook Pismo

Hi,
My birthday present this year was an Apple PowerBook Pismo - the G3 400 model (full spec. below). It runs the latest version of Mac OSX (10.4.6 as below). Before I got the Pismo, I bought a Linksys WPC54G wireless card for my original laptop, a ThinkPad T23. This works fine with my Linksys WAG354G gateway, but I'm wondering if I can do the same with the Pismo, since original AirPort cards are still hovering at £70-£90.
My Linksys card is the revision-3 ie 'v3' version. It seems to be detected by my Pismo - running the AirPort setup wizard means it is detected and the access point is found. My network is protected with WPA (I think it's version 2) encryption, and AirPort asks me for the network password during setup. However, the next screen is blank - the screen that asks about base stations. Clicking 'Scan Again' does nothing, and I cannot continue. This was all with the original verison of Mac OS 10.4, by the way. I updated the Pismo last night, so I'll have a go with it. Since it is detected by AirPort, would I be correct in thinking the card has the Broadcom chip that is AirPort-compatible? It shows up in Apple System Profiler as 'Third-Party Wireless Adaptor,' if that helps.
Thanks in advance for your help,
Rob Johnson

You're quite welcome zwarbo.
Should you need it, the procedure (as I remember it, my Pismo's out of action at the moment) is as follows:
Insert the card into the 'Book and allow Mac OS to find it. Once the 'PC Card' symbol appears beside the clock, click on the symbol and read the drop-down menu. If it says something like 'Unknown brand - Network Controller,' the Pismo has found your card. Next, open 'System Profiler' (Hard Drive -> Applications -> Utilities). Point to 'Network.' If your card is working as expected, it should display 'AirPort Extreme.' If not, you may have a card using another brand of chip, since only cards using BroadCom chips are supported natively by Mac OS. It's hit-and-miss what chip you get in your card - there doesn't seem to be a general trend. My card has the FCC ID 'Q87-WPC54GV3' and the IC ID '3839A-WPC54GV3,' if this helps.
If it does show up as AirPort Extreme, here is the full procedure for setting up the card for your network:
- Open 'System Preferences'
- Head to 'Network'
- There should be an option, possibly in the drop-down box, to select 'AirPort.'
- You will then have the option of switching AirPort on.
- Select 'Only Join Preferred Networks'and either search for your access point, or manually input your router's details (the default IP address for the WAG354G is 192.168.1.1).
- Now, when you insert your card, AirPort should automatically switch on and connect to your network. Naturally, if you want to use your Pismo on the move, you'll have to uncheck the above and try another way. Enabling the 'Show AirPort Status' is useful, while you're there.
Take this as a rough guide. My Pismo has a battery problem, so I'm having it sorted. As such, I can't actually use it, so when the 'Book is back in action, I'll double-check the procedure (I don't posess another Mac other than an ancient iMac G3, long before wireless). The Mac should remember your WEP or WPA key, unlike the Linksys Windows utility, which is tempermental at best.
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Airport with third party wireless router?

Will Airport Extreme units play well with third party routers? I have Verizon FIOS and would like to use my Airport Extreme base station and Airport Express unit on my home network. I have successfully set up Airport Express in my office as a WDS. Can Airport Extreme base station be set up as part of a WDS?
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Will Airport Extreme units play well with third party routers?
No industry-wide standard exists for WDS, so it is impossible to predict how Apple's implementation of it (or anyone else's for that matter) will interface with other equipment.
Wikipedia has a short but fairly comprehensive list of third party equipment that allegedly support WDS. Missing from the list is a Linksys access point, which I nonetheless successfully configured as a WDS remote station. They call it "repeater mode".
Yes Verizon FiOS is absent.

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I just purchased Airport Express. I've got it plugged into my stereo. I've also got a wireless modem through Qwest (who also gives me DSL). It seems that in iTunes, I can choose only to use the Airport Express, or in the main Airport menu I can choose my wireless modem to access the net. Not both at the same time. I think what I want to do is to make the Airport Express a client on my main wireless network. On the phone, I was told they could not help me with that, but assured me there was info online. I have a MacBook Pro and an old iMac, both of which are on the Qwest wireless network. Or connected the Airport Express. Not both. How can I make it so that my computers can access the net (through my main wireless network) and stream music to Airport Express at the same time? I did plug the Airport Express into my modem with an ethernet cable; got a solid green light. Unplugged it and connected it back to my stereo. Same deal. Any help much appreciated.
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Yes you can configure the AirPort Express (AX) to join your current wireless network. Configure the AX following the directions in KB 302153, AirPort Express: How to join an existing wireless network in client mode.

Airport vs third party Routers

Is there a true advantage of using a Airport router vs. say Net gear Router? If so why??
Thank you Wendy99

Is there a true advantage of using a Airport router vs. say Net gear Router?
I guess it depends on what features that you need or special requirements that you may have. If one router has the features that you need...and another doesn't....then your choice is pretty much already made.
As far as wireless signals, the broadcast power of wireless routers is limited by law, and everyone is running their routers full blast, so in that regard, there really won't be much difference....performance wise....from brand to brand.
It is a good idea to keep all of your routers from the same manufacturer since they will be compatible for other purposes like "extending" the network for more coverage. Trying to "mix" routers from different manufacturers is always a challenge.
If you already have a Mac or several Macs, it will be easier to set up and configure an Apple router than say a Cisco or Netgear product. If you are used to working with PCs, you will probably be comfortable setting up a router from virtually any manufacturer.

I have Mac Pro 2007, which have no bluetooth hardware. What should I do to use Apple wireless keyboard and magic mouse??? Can 'third party's internal bluetooth card' be used for this purpose? Help please...

I have Mac Pro 2007, which have no bluetooth hardware. What should I do to use Apple wireless keyboard and magic mouse??? Can 'third party's internal bluetooth card' be used for this purpose? Help me please...

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bluetooth-Board-iMac-and-Mac-Pro-922-8233-922-8233-/1208 49278570
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http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/systems/Mac_Pro/Bluetooth_MacPro_install/Bluetooth_Ma cPro_install.html
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http://fastmac.com/bluetooth.php
In theory, using a USB or PCI card will work at login so long as it is recognized by Apples drivers. You say you need to launch an application to use your current USB Bluetooth dongle? If it is not controlled by the Bluetooth icon in the menu bar then it must be using a third party driver of some sort. Unfortunately, I don't know off hand which USB and PCI cards are supported.

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Third-Party Wireless-G Adapter w/10.4.2?

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I'm looking for a third-party card that costs less than an Airport Extreme (~$79) -- if the only ones that work cost $60+ I'd rather just buy an Airport card.
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I downloaded the latest version of Airport for 10.4.2 (http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/airport42formacosx1042.html) and installed it, then installed the card. Nothing. The light on the back of the card does not come on (which does make me wonder if this unit is defective), and OS X does not see the card at all.

Third-party hardware upgrades to improve performance in AE?

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Ultra 40 and third party NICs

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I have an Ultra40 for which I would like to install a third party 100/1000 NIC card to replace the onboard card.
Has anyone used any third party cards with any success? If so, can you share the model and specifics of using this. I was under the impression that there might be something proprietary that would not allow you to use another third party NIC card, besides it not being supported by Sun. I would like to use this with Linux.
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What labview package do I need to develop third party labview instrument drivers?

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Third party internal keyboard-

Seeing as Apple still hasn't upgraded the keyboards on its Ibook's, and my warr~ is almost up, i'm curious as to if anyone knows of a third party internal keyboard? I searched around a bit and found a touchstream bit that looked interesting, but sadly the company has gone out of business.

You can find the Apple Bluetooth card on eBay for as little ten dollars (says its for the 2008 model Mac Pro, not sure about the 2007).
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bluetooth-Board-iMac-and-Mac-Pro-922-8233-922-8233-/1208 49278570
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http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/systems/Mac_Pro/Bluetooth_MacPro_install/Bluetooth_Ma cPro_install.html
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http://fastmac.com/bluetooth.php
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Configuration of AirPort Extreme Using Third Party LAN Ethernet Adapter?

Hello;
I am trying to set up my own wireless connection, not without great consternation. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Here is my current situation:
Subscribed to DSL service - installation went well, and it works fine on two other computers (that are not wireless). Installed same in computer that will use airport extreme, and it shows a connection, but won't load the browser pages.
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I'm using a third party LAN ethernet wireless adapter since I was told airport cards for my G-4 are no longer made. Adapter and software installed, and shown to be working.
What am I missing?
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Hello Duane
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Does anyone has a definite answer whether or not a TrendNet 403 PI+ PCI card would work or not along with my G5 bipro 1.8 Ghz (beginning 05- OS 10.3.9) ?
I have the same card installed on my B&W, which is recognized as an airport extreme card.
Installed into the G5, it is recognized by the hardware :
System Profiler says on Airport Card "Wireless Card Type : Third Party Wireless Card", but "Current Wireless Network : wireless network not available"
I have the 5 bars on airport icon, but they are grey
When I go to Other network and give the name of my network, it keep saying : "There was an error joining the Airport network".
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