Compatible USB Wireless N Adapters

I have to introduce a Windows XP box to my 802.11n network served by an Airport Extreme N. Which USB 802.11n adapters work well with Airport Extreme? Please confirm that it has drivers for Windows XP. Thanks.

whuggy wrote:
I have to introduce a Windows XP box to my 802.11n network served by an Airport Extreme N. Which USB 802.11n adapters work well with Airport Extreme? Please confirm that it has drivers for Windows XP. Thanks.
Linksys has several 802.11n adapters compatible with the AEBSn.
Wireless-N USB Network Adapter:
http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=LProductC2&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1160093476789&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisit orWrapper&lid=7678939789B01
Wireless-N Notebook Adapter:
http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=LProductC2&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1144763513196&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisit orWrapper&lid=1319639789B04
Wireless-N Business Notebook Adapter:
http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=LProductC2&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1152745213436&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisit orWrapper&lid=1343639789B05
Wireless-N PCI Adapter:
http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=LProductC2&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1144763512962&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisit orWrapper&lid=1296213404B04
I personally own the first two, and they work perfectly with the AEBSn. All 4 use the same chipset, so I assume that the last two should work also.

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I, like many others (https://discussions.apple.com/message/18383471?tstart=0), have been having a very hard time staying connected to my wireless network in Lion.
This only happens on my iMac, my MBP is fine.
Sometimes it's not too bad, sometimes my iMac is just unuseable because it cant stay connected for more than a second.
I can sometimes get around it by:
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Obviously all of this is a massive hindrance on my productivity as a web designer and is very frustrating, especially when none of these methods even solve my problem.
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I have used different usb wireless (G) adapters with my 12" Powerbook G4.
Each was automatically assigned an interface name (BSD) such as en2, en4.
I recently updated to a Wireless N dongle (D-Link DWA140) which works great with my new Belkin Wireless N router.
I have had a few connection problems where the dongle was named as enNull.
After rebooting and re-entering the ip address via DHCP, I noticed that the same dongle has been renamed each time e.g First as en5 then en6, 7 and 8. It's now called en10
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That is very strange that PCI cards would keep changing names between reboots. Maybe you should investigate that to figure out what's going on. Check the dmesg and journalctl after each reboot and see what the interface is named as. Maybe that will give you some clues as to what "external" program is responsible in naming the interfaces.

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Any. Recommendations on a USB wireless adapter to use in my G5 iMac? I have a FIOS 802.11n router and the airport card is not compatible with the n router. I thought if I used a USB n wireless adapter it might improve the speed. Any recommendations ?

Try http://forums.dealmac.com/read.php?4,2908267
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Any suggestions for a good USB wireless adapter. Like to put the emac G4 upstairs in the kids room as it has been a great computer.

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Look for the line that starts "Machine Model" or "Model Identifier" (depending on the OS level). If the model code is "PowerMac4,4," it has USB 1.1; if "PowerMac6.4," it has USB 2.0.
A USB wireless adaptor--often called a "dongle"--can only deliver about "wireless b" speeds on a 1.1 port but it will work. USB 2.0 allows the dongle to run at its full, rated speed.
DON'T just run out and buy any old dongle from an electronics superstore. Most do not come with Mac drivers and you cannot get Mac support from the makers' web site. Trust me on this--I've looked.
The safest action is to order one from a known Mac-friendly supplier. I like this one:
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Newer%20Technology/MXP2802NU2C/
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I am needing to connect my computer to the internet and i was wondering if just any generic USB wireless device will be able to connect too my wireless router???
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It would not be accurate to say that any generic USB wifi adapter will work with MacOS because not all have suitable drivers. Some do, but I suspect the majority do not. Many of the adapters that exist will work with Windows however, if you have an Intel mini and run Parallels, Fusion or BootCamp, because the vast majority of drivers are written for Windows rather than MacOS.
However, there are some USB adapters that do work (http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/30/asus-usb-n11-wireless-n-usb-adapter-ships-wit h-ezlink/ for example). If you are considering such a device, ensure it has MacOS drivers either supplied or available for download, and specifically that the drivers are suited to the MacOS version you have.
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My mac pro is not equiped wirelessly, what is the easiest way to access internet wirelessly.
CanI purchase a usb wireless to work on the mac pro?

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makes something, but you may have heard a few stories about how DLink might be
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...i am wondering if I can now add Airport to it and what I would need to buy. I m not sure about the different types of Airport. Can anyone give me advice?
You simply need to buy and install an AirPort Extreme card. Apple still makes and sells these cards. Once the card is installed, the iMac G5 will be able to connect to any 802.11b/g compatible wireless networks.
The best solution is the AirPort Extreme card.

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I own a Graphite IBOOK Clamshell G3 366mhz and I would like to give it to my nephew for 1st year university. It is not wireless - it has the Airport software. He needs wireless.
Should I purchase an Apple Airport Card alt USB Wireless G3 G4 G5 OSX.3 or 4 from Ebay @ $39.99. Someone at a store in town stated that they were not reliable.
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Should I purchase NEW WIRELESS APPLE AIRPORT CARD - iBOOK iMAC G3 PB PM from Ebay @ $130.00
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I still have to check them out but I do not believe the eMacs in question have a built in wireless option. I am told they are running OS 10.3 and I was looking for recommendations on adding wireless to about 10 eMacs for a teacher that wants them networked but the classroom does not have any available network ports to even plug in a network switch too. USB wireless adaptor would be good unless I have to use an internal Airport card or something I guess that is fine.

Check out the eMac specifications, for example, here. Depending upon the model, you could install an AirPort or AirPort Extreme card. This is probably the easiest way. See also the KB articles HT1621 and HT3024.
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Hi, my mac mini is tucked near a TV in a corner behind a wall, and has very poor reception. Ideally, I'd like an antenna on a cable maybe >1 meter long in order to get to an area with much stronger signal. Since this can't be done, I'm looking for a USB wireless card, but I'm not sure if one that is designed for windows will work. I'd rather not fork out ~£30 only to find the NIC is Windows only.
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