Cant find signal, need external antena?

Question

Hello,
I just got the airport/bluetooth kit installed into my late 2005 G5 dual processor and am trying to connect to a public hotspot down the street.
The G5 isn't seeing any networks when I scan, but my roomates PC finds 6-8 various networks of varying strengths from around the neighborhood. My G5 isn't the kind with the external T-shaped antena like most have problems with.
Am I doing something wrong, or is the G5 tower's reception just that bad? If so, can I buy a sort of antena booster for my tower? Is there a way we can pick up the signal and re-broadcast it? Cheap?
Thanks for all your help!
Gabriel

Answer 1

There is a big difference between the dual core (early 2005) and the dual processor (late 2005). If you have the dual core it should be simple DIY process. The Dual processor, however, has the airport extreme and the bluetooth all as one unit that needs to be installed by a certified technician ($130).
If its the early 2005 dual core here are the instructions:
http://www.info.apple.com/usen/cip/pdf/g5/apec_c.pdf
make sure you plugged the cord all the way in:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=108039
And here is what there is to know about the late 2005 dual processor:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302721