Do I need an antenna for Power Mac G5 Wifi?

From the last 30 minutes I've spent surfing the interent about this subject I have learned that I need an AirPort Extreme Card.
Do I need the wifi antenna also? I think I read that without it the wifi is pretty weak but my router is just across the hall.
Also, let me know if there ANY other options to get wifi please!

You need an antenna for all G5 towers from 2003 to early 2005 models.
The T shaped antenna is easily found on the web.
2 hacks are listed in my post here:
https://discussions.apple.com/message/18677374#18677374

Similar Messages

Need new low-end graphics card for Power Mac G5 (PowerPC 970)

My Power Mac G5 (PowerPC 970) has recently died I believe due to a bad
ATI RADEON X800 XT MAC EDITION video card.
Reason for thinking its the card, is that the machine was performing its intended tasks for several days even though the monitor was snow.
Having trouble determining a low-end replacement. (I no longer need the enhanced features of the RADEON X800 for this machine.
Much appreciated if someone could suggest a product appropriate for PowerPC 970.
Thanks!

I also ran into this issue with my dual G5. When I bought it, I didn't get wireless because it was a dedicated desktop on the network, but I'm upgrading and giving it to the kids to use in a room without wired network. Now that wireless would be really nice and it looks like the official solution is:
"Apple Wireless Upgrade Kit for Power Mac G5 Dual or Power Mac G5 Quad MA252G/A"
which is really expensive and difficult to install. But the weird thing is that I do have bluetooth. I wonder if there's just some little doodad I need to connect to get wireless going too, but I can't find any info on the card, and it looks like it's buried on the motherboard behind all the cooling stuff. I'll probably just spring for one of the USB solutions.

Batteries for Power Mac G3 Beige Minitower

Where can I get batteries for Power Mac G3 Beige Minitower? I think they're Lithium batteries 3.6V 200W 922-4542.

m i g,
Here is a source for $4.99:
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Newer%20Technology/BAA36VPRAM/
Jim
Note to others: (direct quote from above link)
This battery is an exact replacement for the below listed models.
Macintosh II series computers
Macintosh SE FDHD
Macintosh Classic (4-chip and 2-chip)
Macintosh SE/30, IIx, IIcx, IIci, IIfx, IIsi series computers
Macintosh IIvi, IIvx, Performa 600 series computers
Macintosh LC, LC II, LC III, Performa 400 series computers
Macintosh Quadra 605, LC 475, Performa 475, 477 series computers
Macintosh LC 520, LC 550, Performa 550 series computers
Macintosh Classic II, Color Classic, Performa 200 series computers
Macintosh Centris 610, 650, 660AV series computers
Macintosh Quadra 610, 660AV, 650, 700, 800, 840AV, 900, 950 series computers
Power Macintosh 6100, 7100, 8100 series computers, and Performa 6100 series computers
Power Macintosh 7200, 7300, 7500, 7600, 8500, 8600, 9500, and 9600 series computers.
Power Macintosh G3 - all models, entire series
iMac - all models, entire series
Power Mac G4 - all models, entire series
Power Mac G5 - all models, entire series

I need windows 2010 for my mac ?

I need Windows 2010 for my mac, how do I get that?

From Amazon (cheaper) and ready for download:
Home & Student edition (lacks Outlook), or;
Home & Business edition.
Good luck,
Clinton

Need adobe flash for power book g4 OS X 10.5.8

need adobe flash for power book g4 OS X 10.5.8

I fould a hack that makes the sites think you have the latest (Intel) version of Flash installed. So I installed it & it works with Firefox, TenFourFox & Safari. Here's the info.
Download this http://www.steelbin.com/FPforFBPPC.zip to your desktop, unzip it, and replace the current Flash Player plug-in which is in your main/Library/Internet Plug-Ins folder, (not the user Library). Save the old one just in case this one doesn't work.
 Cheers, Tom

Do i need a antivirus for my mac pro?

do i need a antivirus for my mac pro?

do i need a antivirus for my mac pro?
At this time, you do not need it. There are ways that your Mac can get infected, but anti-virus software will not necessarily protect you, and certainly won't protect you better than other measures you could take instead. When it comes to anti-virus software, you have to balance the benefit of an added layer of security against the liklihood of problems caused by running anti-virus software, and have to also consider the effectiveness of the anti-virus software. See my Mac Malware Guide for more details. If, after reading that, you decide that you would like to use anti-virus software as an added layer of security, use one of the programs it recommends.

I need an app for my Mac Pro to convert MP4 to MOV format to play in a DVD player

I need an app for my Mac Book Pro to convert MP4 to MOV format to play in a DVD player. Thanks

Quicktime can do this.
Open the MP4 in Quicktime Player. From the menu bar, File >Export > select quality. The subsequent file will be saved as .mov
Alternatively, you can simply change the extension on the mp4 file to mov since the codec is the same.
*I should mention that .mov format is not DVD format (TS_VIDEO), and the DVD will not play in a DVD player, even if you successfully burn the file to it.
Message was edited by: nbar

168 Pin RAm for Power Mac

Does anyone know if MT8LD864AG-6 168 pin DIMM is compatible with the RAM for Power Mac 8500 120MHz and Power MAc 7200 120 MHz?
Thank you in advance for your advice.
Robert

Hi Robert,
The ZIF processor upgrade I have in my Beige G3 MT (300 mHz originally) is a Sonnet G3/500--I wish it were a G4! I installed it when I still had OS9. It stayed in place when I installed Jaguar and, later, Panther.
As Grant mentions, I used a third-party helper program called XPostFacto, "XPF" for short. Installing "unsupported" Panther with XPF was far easier than installing the "supported" Jaguar and the computer is now more stable.
T'was Grant who talked me into trying Panther. Now I can't believe I waited so long! I used an older version of XPF, version 3.1, at Grant's suggestion. V3.1 seems to be the "sweet spot" for installing Panther. Some Beige G3 owners have successfully installed 10.4.x with later version of XPF but more users have reported stability issues than with 10.3.
If you are interested in learning more about the upgrade paths available to the Beige G3, there is a very active forum area here:
http://discussions.apple.com/category.jspa?categoryID=110
Hope this helps!
A

I need an inlet fan for Power Mac G5

I have a Late 2004 Power Mac G5 that needs an inlet fan any good websites?

Hey Miles, Of course the fans work. Why would I offer a non working fan? Anyway I need some info as to which fan you need. They are all called inlet fans. There is the two in the back the two in the middle that slide out for access to the memory and the one up by the hard drive / optical drive bay. The fans are all off my now dead Power Mac G5 Quad 2.5GHz. This is the PCI-X Quad so the Fans all seem to be the same as the DP PCI-X Macs but not 100% sure. Do you know the part # you need? I'll take a pic and post once I get home from work.

Info needed to buy a 2nd , HD for Power Mac G5- U.K.

Hi, who sells a 2nd HD to fit into my Power Mac G5
Dual 2GHz.
A 160GB Serial ATA; 7200 rpm would be O.K.
What make is the best and ho sells them.
Cheers
Trev

Hi there,
I got my 2nd HD from PC world for around £55-60. It works perfectly.
Its a 250gb, 7200rpm, SATA. Would've got one off ebay but wanted somewhere to go back to if it didn't work, rather than just some random email address.
If you go into a PC world store, just look for the HD's in the brown cardboard boxes (they have big yellow stickers on them) & look for any SATA HD's they may have.
Also you could try any good computer shop for an SATA HD. Try : http://www.cancomuk.com/
Or try here for a trusted mail order service! : http://www.ghc.co.uk/acatalog/3.5-inchInternal_HardDrives.html - I've used them many times for bits n' bobs.
When you come to install it, use the drive screws (& cables) that are supplied with your G5 not the ones that come with the HD! These screws are just inside the computer at the top next to the HD bays, there're pre-mounted on a plastic tab on the left - you'll see them.
If your machine's bays are the same as mine you'll also need to unplug the power cable from your Startup HD & move the that plug down to the 2nd HD - as there are 2 power connectors on that cable, one at the end & one above it. So you should use the second connector in for your Startup HD & the connector on the end of the cable for your 2HD.
Note: the data cable for the lower bay "may" be stuck down (by tape?) underneath the drive bays (mine was) so it "may" need just a little gentle coaxing into position in your 2nd HD - just don't pull the other end from the Logic Board!
Rory

Airport Extreme Card for power mac G5 help!!

I have a late 2005 Power mac G5. I got an Airport Extreme wireless card. I put the card in there, and there are 2 wires i presume or have read to presume they are used for the antenna. I attempt to put 1 wire in the port on the back of the card. The wire and the port on the back of the card do not match or plug in flush.
Then i remember I have the "T" shaped antenna and attempt to plug that into the back port of the airport extreme card. again it does not really fit flush in the back of the card.
What do i need to acquire to connect this card to either the wires or "T" shaped antenna. Ive seen some installation instructions and notice that some of the wires have a more suitable connector. Please help! Thanks, ~adam~

That computer accepts a combined AirPort and Bluetooth card; the standalone AirPort Extreme card can't be used with it even though it may fit onto the logic board. Click here for more information.
(44057)

DVI to s-video adpater for Power Mac G4?

I'm attempting to view digitial photos on my Power Mac G4 on an HDTV with an s-video connection. I've tried Apple's "DVI to video adapter" for the Power Mac G5, but it doesn't work, even after clicking "Detect Displays".
Is there a DVI to s-video adapater from Apple or anybody else that will work with the Power Mac G4? If not, are there any other options?

The Apple DVI to Video converter only works with certain graphics cards. The card has to be able to generate interlaced video at the correct scan rate, and modulate the color onto a carrier signal. For other card you would need a scan converter like:
<http://www.audiovisualdevices.com.au/viewprod.php?catid=&productid=CPT380>
This device has a VGA input, so you might need a DVI to VGA adapter. There may be other devices available with DVI input.

Dual monitor for Power mac g5 dual 2.3ghz

I wanted some advice on which monitors to get for a dual monitor setup and if its even possible to setup on my G5 or do I need a different video card?
Here's my computer spechs:
Power mac G5 dual core 2.3 ghz (late 2005)
Model: A1177
Memory: 2GB DDR2 SDRAM
HDD: 250GB
OS X 10.5.8 Leopard
The only thing I run on this is logic studio 8. I wanted to expand my setup but not sure how.
Any advice is greatly appreciated! Thanks
< Edited by Host >

It depends on which video card you have installed, though not much. Whichever card you have installed, you should have two DVI outputs available. With the minimum 256 Meg VRAM, you should be able to support two 1920x1080 monitors without a problem, and the "HD" monitors are getting very plentiful and dropping in price. Were I to buy today, I would make sure to get an LED monitor, as that flavor should have a longer overall life than a florescent panel monitor. You can find monitors in 23" dimensions for under $200 a pop, and more 27" monitors are showing up at a slightly bigger bite.

External CD drive for power mac 8100

I have an 18 year old power mac 8100/80 AV. It has an internal CD drive that is read only. I need a cd drive that is read/write so that I can copy thousands of files off the mac. I'm assuming that an external drive may be the best route, rather than removing the old drive and installiing a new one. Can someone please advise on two points:
1. Is the external read/write CD drive the right way to go?
2. Where can I obtain said drive?
Many thanks.
i.forgot.all.i.knew

Jan and Ji~m,
Thanks for your suggestions. I have to say that I'm not yet sure what to do. I don't want to buy hardware unless I have to, and both of you appear to agree on this point. I plan to give away or recycle the powermac when I get the files off it as I have no use or space for it. I don't need to move the files to a CD; I need to move them to a PC (where I can read them) so I can get rid of the powermac.
The 2,500 files on the powermac are mostly in MS Word, in the first version that was PC and Mac compatible, so I believe I can read them with no problem on my PC when I get them there. Is this a good assumption? Or am I going to run into a conversion problem like Ji~m mentions?
I can't use the 3.5(?) inch "floppy" disk drive in the powermac because it gets formatted to mac-compatible before I copy files to it, and then the PC can't read it.
So I thought of the CD solution I mentioned in my first post because I believe a physical CD reads and writes on both the mac and the PC without being re-formatted. Is this correct?
I like the idea of a cable like Jan mentioned. I googled "AAUI to RJ-45 adapter" and can't tell from the pictures I viewed if I have a matching "AAUI Ethernet port" on the powermac. It has MANY ports, but nearly all are unlabeled! How do I determine what port might be the AAUI that Jan mentions?
If I use the cable suggestion (which I like), can I plug the other end into a PC? That's all I have -- this old powermac (OS 8.6) and several PCs (Dell and HP) with several OS's (W - XP, Vista, 7, and maybe 8). (Jan mentioned moving the files over a network, but the only "network" I have is my in-house router connecting my PCs to the i-net.) So how would I follow your cable suggestion?
Many thanks for all your help!
i.forgot.all.i.knew

HT3096 Someone please help, I'm a broke a$$ college student who needs help with a power Mac G5

Im considering buying a power mac G5 but only cuz its all i can afford and i got an idea about hooking ut up to my tv but i would want to be able to use a wireless keyboard and traction pad but i did some reserch online and found out i need a airport extreme with 2.0 EDR to enable bluetooth which is a requirement for the wireless keyboard. Where can I find the AirPort Extreme with Bluetooth 2.0+EDR card? There dosent seem to be any place online that sells it and lets say I do install the airport extreme card and enable wifi on a power Mac G5, will I be able to use a apple wireless keyboard with it? And just a side question, for the age of the computer what OS should I have installed, I'm not to femilliar with apple software, the only apple products I have are old iPods n a 4s. Oh and I would mainly use it for going online, a little bit of vid editing, watching YouTube vids, homework and uploading and listing to music, I would love to wirelessly sync my iPhone to the power Mac wirelessly.

Forgot Your Account Password
For Lion, Mountain Lion, or Mavericks
    Boot to the Recovery HD:
Restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the COMMAND and R keys until the menu screen appears. Alternatively, restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the OPTION key until the boot manager screen appears. Select the Recovery HD and click on the downward pointing arrow button.
     When the menubar appears select Terminal from the Utilities menu.
     Enter resetpassword at the prompt and press RETURN. Follow
     instructions in the dialog window that will appear.
     Or see:
       Reset a Mac OS X 10.7 Lion Password
       OS X Mountain Lion- Reset a login password,
       OS X Mavericks- Solve password problems,
       OS X Lion- Apple ID can be used to reset your user account password.
For Snow Leopard and earlier with installer DVD
     Mac OS X 10.6- If you forget your administrator password,
     OS X- Changing or resetting an account password (Snow Leopard and earlier).
For Snow Leopard and earlier without installer DVD
    How to reset your Mac OS X password without an installer disc | MacYourself
    Reset OS X Password Without an OS X CD — Tech News and Analysis
    How To Create A New Administrator Account - Hack Mac

Do I need an antenna for Power Mac G5 Wifi?

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for