IBook G4- Wireless Connection Faulty

It connects, then it disconnects, then reconnects, etc. etc.
I wanted to buy the F5D7050 Belkin USB Wireless but it says it is only Windows compatable. I really want to end this whole faulty wireless thing. It's driving me insane. I almost threw my laptop in class I was getting so frustrated with losing connection. I would take it into Mac but they want me to pay almost 200 dollars to get it fixed. I'd rather get a new laptop then spend 200 to fix the wireless on a laptop I'll replace in a year or two.

I use that exact Belkin wireless device on my iMac, my Dell and my Linux and it works fine on all of them. It is not supported for Mac, but they released a mac driver for it you can download online. That's enough support for me
However, what is the problem with your airport wireless? Intermittent would likely mean interruption in the signal.
Is the internet service wireless from your ISP?
If not, then where is the location of the wireless router you are using to have a wireless connection, in relation to where you are using the laptop? Are there devices such as a microwave, cordless phones, wireless mouse or keyboard base stations, large pieces of metal exposed or hidden in the walls, etc. How far away is the router from your laptop?
What brand is it?
How many devices are sharing the wireless at the same time?
Did it ever used to work to your standards?
Are your software updates current?
Have you repaired permissions lately?
Have you added RAM or replaced your keyboard lately?

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IBook losing wireless connection intermittently

System is an iBook Dual USB that was purchased new a few years ago along with the original Airport card.
Just yesterday, the machine started intermittently losing connection to my access point (a belkin model) which had caused no problems for over a year.
Symptom is that all the "bars" go grey within a couple of minutes of boot, then sometimes come back to all black. But then again, sometimes it never comes back. In the Networks panel in System prefs, it shows airport as on, but not connected to a network.
The only other notable event, was that I loaded the two security updates for 2007 yesterday before the trouble started.
Removed and reseated the airport card a couple of times. Apple Hardware diagnostics show no problems even when run looping for over an hour. Ran disk utility to fix all permissions.
Per some webpostings, it was suggested that some system updates can mess up some .plist files related to networking -- Have deleted those, and still suffering from the same problem.
Other computers in the household have no problems connecting to the wireless access point, so the problem is localized to the iBook.
How do I know if I have a hardware problem (bad card), or some software corruption that is mimicing a hardware problem ?
Thanks,
Roger

Possible sources for the original AirPort card (links last checked May 7, 2007):
http://www.synaptech.com/catalog/index.php?mainpage=index&cPath=4953
http://www.expercom.com/productdetail.html?PRODUCTID=305851
http://www.powerbookguy.com/xcart/catalog/Airport-Cards-price0-p-1-c-507.html
http://store.macsolutions.com/airportad.html
http://memorysolutions.com/memorysolutions/orapaica1.html
http://store.airportcardsdirect.com/
http://techrestore.com/xcart/product.php?productid=16174
http://www.dvwarehouse.com/Apple-Original-AirPort-Wireless-Card-802.11B-p-31366. html
http://www.megamacs.com/v1/?action=view&pid=967052
http://www.lacomputercompany.com/cgi-bin/rpcart/index.cgi?command=dispitem&type= sku&sku=10061
Some places offer a 6-month warranty on the card.

IBook won't boot after broken wireless connection trying to update OS

Trying to help my kid with his iBook via telephone calls. He was updating the OS over a wireless connection, lost the signal which apparently froze the machine. When he rebooted it wouldn't go past the blue start-up screen with a spinning gear. He's used the install disk and disk repair, which said it repaired one volume but not a second one (not sure what that means). But no luck with rebooting back into his machine. He then tried to boot up in "safe mode" but that doesn't work; gets the blue screen and spinning gear again. He's got a lot of stuff on his hard drive and is understandably concerned about the best way to get the machine back to normal and still have the contents of the hard drive. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance for any help.

Really needs to fix that HD, if DU can't do it, try, If DiskWarrior can't fix it, you might try Data Rescue II...
http://www.alsoft.com/DiskWarrior/
http://www.prosofteng.com/products/data_rescue.php
(Has a Free Demo to see if it could or not, but you'll need another drive to recover to).
Or FileSalvage...
http://www.subrosasoft.com/OSXSoftware/index.php?%20mainpage=product_info&productsid=1
to recover what you can.
If the good partition is the boot partition, then Archive & Install
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=107120

Wireless connection keeps disappearing on ibook

I have an iBook G4, along with a PC laptop. Recently I've had to reconfigure the iBook network configurations almost every time after the computer has gone to sleep. It's not difficult to do, but it is annoying. The only thing that I can think is that I recently upgraded to Leopard (10.5.8). Does anyone know whether there is a glitch with Leopard that's causing me to lose my network connection?

I actually have the same problem that Hunter has. It is extremely frusterating to see the wireless connection work so well one minute then the next it does't work. I have the same model and version Router that he has. My laptop works perfectly on other wireless networks (at school, friends houses, etc.) but not here in my own house. When my friends bring their laptops over here, they don't seem to have a problem holding onto a connection with my network. Their laptops work perfectly but not mine. I recently ran a diagnostics scan on my network and this is what I got... 00000012] Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection (FAILED),DefaultIPGateway = 192.168.1.1(Same Subnet) (FAILED) Pinging 192.168.1.1 with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time=4ms TTL=4
Request timed out.
Request timed out.
Request timed out.
Ping statistics for 192.168.1.1:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 1, Lost = 3 (75% loss)
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 4ms, Maximum = 4ms, Average = 4ms.
DNSServerSearchOrder (FAILED)
If anyone knows what I can do to fix this issue I would love to know. I've heard things about downloading firmware, I tried that but couldn't get it to work because it was in a BIN file and im not sure what program to use to extract that file.....Thanks
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My ibook doesn't detect an existing wireless connection...please help

Hello,
just moved into a new house with wireless connection. all the other computers (PCs) can easily detect the wireless signal but my iBook doesn't. The airport is working properly since I can detect wireless connection in the university, cafes, trains etc...
the wireless router is a belkin.
Do you know if some special settings are required to be detect it or if there are some settings that can exclude my airport from the network?
please help me.... that's so frustrating!!!
federica

The Belkin router might have been set up to use MAC-address filtering. In that case, make sure to add the MAC-address of your Airport to the list of addresses allowed to access the router.
Also, if the wireless connection name (SSID) is hidden (= closed network) your iBook might not see the network untill you explicitly define the network as a new Airport network connection.

2007 Macbook Pro, Wireless connection slows to a crawl or drops out!

Hi all, I have recently started having problems with my 2007 15" 2.16ghz Macbook Pro and the wireless connection to my router.
Quite often it will say I am not connected to the network, the Airport symbol will fluctuate between full bars and no bars and when it does connect, the speed is awfully slow, it regularly hangs on a webpage for a few seconds before loading it up.
It is not the router as my Girlfriend has a white macbook and when I am experiencing problems she is not. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what may be the problem, is the wireless card on it's way out??
btw the airport details are:
Wireless Card Type: AirPort Extreme (0x168C, 0x87)
Wireless Card Locale: Worldwide
Wireless Card Firmware Version: 1.4.10.3
Current Wireless Network: SKY10597
Wireless Channel: 2
Thanks, Nick

You might try a different channel, but the iBook result belies there being a high probability of success using this approach. You could try a different browser. Does the problem also occur when you are very close to the WAP? Your card might be old enough to be malfunctioning. Given the recent experiences of others, I don't recommend doing any updates in trying to solve the problem. Have you done any Airport related updates lately?

Dear Steve, will anything be done about this wireless connectivity issue?

This is no fun whatsoever....
I am telling you - browsing interenet on iMac is no fun, seriously.
I prepared a quick research for you:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=830426
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=834613
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=831111
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=829204 (I like this one best)
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=827632
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=833593 (although marked as solved - doesn't seem to be true in my and many others' cases)
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=838501
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=822703
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=826128
People, help me in refining this list - did I leave something out?
P.S. I was thinking lately, why, after spending so much money, should I spend several days already, in agregate, trying to understand the issue and how it should be resolved? Have I not paid for not having such problems?

Here is a lot more:
http://www.macintouch.com/readerreports/wirelessnetworking/topic4035.html
Highly interesting is the post of J.Exby which i reproduce here:
For months I've not been alone in holding to the notion that the airport client software on Mac OS X 10.4.x has been problematic and unstable in certain (noisy, crowded, channel overlapped) wireless environments. Issues littered around the Internet Mac forums include problems of networks appearing, then disappearing. This is a difficult problem to pin down, given the difficulty of reproducing the conditions that might cause wireless network dropouts.
A major symptom of the problem was seeing the constant messages of:
"An error occurred joining the AirPort network" (Try Again) (Cancel)
when attempting to connect to a wireless network, despite that network being seen, having correct security settings, etc.
Various temporary fixes/ideas floated around the mac community have included:
- reseting pram, nvram and PMU
- installing 10.4 from scratch, instead of 10.3 to 10.4 upgrade process
- Repairing permissions, run Combo updaters, etc
- putting system to sleep or reboot for temporary connection fix
- applying AirPort 2005-001 patch (or not)
- upgrading (or downgrading!) AirPort basestation firmware
- changing AirPort channels
- enabled (or disabling) Interference Robustness
- disabling Bluetooth and BT peripherals
- removing WEP/WPA passwords out of Keychain
- running Keychain First Aid on user/login keychains
- buying new AirPort extreme cards
- replacing AirPort base stations with other vendor hardware, etc.
With the stability of our Windows XP clients now (after driver updates) and the change from Apple base stations to Belkin Wireless Pre-N Router having no appreciable benefit for our Mac notebooks, the OS X AirPort client software suspicions only grew.
During troubleshooting I always have
Applications--->Utilities--->Console
and
iStumbler (96)
running, and I watch output as wireless scans are performed.
From the Terminal I also run:
/System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/Apple80211.framework/Resources/airport -s
and usually see constant
AirPortScanner WirelessScan error -2013261821 airpInternalErr
messages.
After two days of testing (and fixing?) I am even more convinced there are bugs in the powerpc 10.4.x AirPort Extreme Framework!
This is what I found:
Environment at our office:
- wireless Network A (802.11g channel 1, WPA personal)
- wireless Network B (802.11b channel 6, WEP 40bit ascii)
- wireless Network C (802.11g channel 11, WPA personal)
(WAR-marching around our office exterior shows at least 12 outside wireless networks found at various signal strengths!)
Test systems used:
- iBook G4 (10.3.x and 10.4.5)
- Powerbook G4 (10.4.5)
- Intel iMac (10.4.5)
Primary symptom on iBook: networks not displaying long enough under the AirPort icon/menu (or Internet Connect) to connect to ANY network reliably! Perhaps connect to Network A intermittently, never even see Network C.
iStumbler showing some networks respond to poll, then immediately stagnate/disappear.
Primary symptom on Powerbook: stable connections to Network C most times, difficulty "switching" to Network B or A once moving closer to source. Usually stable "seeing" networks via AirPort menu icon, but still have occasional dropouts (due to fluctuating signal strength or interference?).
Primary symptom on Intel iMac: NO PROBLEMS! Can connect to (and steadily "see") all valid Networks A, B, C !
iStumbler constantly polls all available networks, with no dropouts.
Steps taken:
1. Wipe iBook hard drive, install 10.3 from dvd. AirPort signals unreliable.
1a. Perform all 10.3.x Software updates, Repair Permissions, reboot. AirPort still unreliable.
2. Reset PRAM, nvram, PMU. no improvements.
3. Reseat AirPort Extreme card, ensure antenna is firmly plugged in. AirPort still unreliable.
4. Wipe iBook, install 10.4.3 "fresh" from Full retail version DVD. AirPort still unreliable.
4a. Perform all 10.4.5 Software (combo) updates, Repair Permissions, reboot. AirPort still unreliable.
5. Hold down the Option key, and click on the AirPort icon in the menu bar.
select About AirPort...
pay particular attention to each system showing:
iBook: AirPort Framework 421.13.0
powerbook: AirPort Framework 421.13.0
intel iMac: AirPort Framework 426.1.0
Aha! A big difference with the AirPort Framework component version on the Intel iMac!
6. So, using the Terminal let's get this newer Apple80211.framework onto the iBook.
First on the intel iMac:
cd /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks
sudo tar cf ~/intelApple80211frame.tar Apple80211.framework
Copy this intelApple80211frame.tar file onto a USB thumb drive, CDR, iPod, scp, etc. to copy it onto the iBook (home directory).
7. With the tar file copied into the home area on the iBook, turn off iBook's AirPort via the menubar icon.
Now launch Terminal and:
mkdir backup-framework
cd /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks
sudo mv Apple80211.framework ~/backup-framework/
sudo tar xvpf ~/intelApple80211frame.tar
Launch Disk Utility, Repair Permissions on boot drive.
Reboot iBook.
8. Turn Airport on via the menubar icon.
iBook now has HUGE improvements in wireless connectivity! It can "see" all Networks A, B, C reliably and can connect to any of them when in range (having enough signal strength). Switching between networks is successful 90% of the time. Occasional message of:
"An error occurred joining the AirPort network (Try Again) (Cancel)"
usually works after clicking (Try Again), whereas before Try Again almost always failed.
I am unsure how this newer Apple80211.framework will affect future Software Updates on the iBook, but frankly I could care less now that it's able to access all of our wireless networks!
I am unsure if this is the magic-bullet solution for a majority of people, but I'm stunned that Apple appears to be providing new and improved Apple80211.framework software with the intel iMacs, but many of us have been fighting AirPort problems on PowerPC platforms for months!
Come on Apple, OS X 10.4.5 should contain the SAME software component versions for ALL CPU platforms!
Source: http://www.macintouch.com/readerreports/wirelessnetworking/topic4035.html

Transferring file pc laptop - ibook via wireless

Hi,
I need to transfer files from my ibook to a win laptop.
1)I used a flash drive but got damaged files.
2)Os 9 can't see my ipod nano!
I've got an airport 802.11b on my ibook and an intel 802.11b/g on the asus win laptop.Can I transfer files through wireless?How?I'm a newbie of os 9
tnks a lot

A1: Unfortunately, I am not familiar with the card in question (someone else may be able to provide you with exact information). Generally speaking however, special Mac driver software is needed for Ethernet cards.
A2: There are some limitations regarding Mac OS 10.4 and certain older systems. Without going into details, you may not be able to use all machines as servers, but it is usually possible to create a connection that will allow files to be transferred.
A3: Yes, a direct connection, typically (depending upon the machines involved), requires a crossover cable. A connection via a hub or a switch (router) will use normal cables.
For additional information, have a look here and here.
There are a couple of alternative solutions. Pro primo, you could try a wireless connection to your existing network. This web page could perhaps be of interest. Secondly, a CompactFlash card (or another flash card) used with an inexpensive PC Card adapter (see, for example, here) would let you carry out the transfers.
Jan

Wireless connection falls asleep..

So when the tv goes on standby (screensaver active, not been used for X hrs), then come back to use it, it often drops off the network. All the other wireless stuff (iBook, MBP, PCs, iPhones etc) are still running fine, and connected without probs.
So looking in the Network options, the signal strength has no bars at all, even tho the base station is on the other side of the wall. If I go to the Configure Wireless options and wait for the list to refresh, it often wakes up the wireless connection (altho sometimes doesn't work, so have to re-enter all the details), then the signal strength comes on full, and it soon restores back to normal.
Is there anything that can be done to stop the wireless card (?) falling asleep like this, and for it to just stay connected?

thanks for the suggestions. I've extended the DHCP lease and see how that goes, if that doesn't work, then I'll try the static IP.
I did have it connected via ethernet which was awesome n quick, and never a problem.. But we moved house so the new layout doesn't really allow easily for a lead to it, as much as I'd like to do that. The base station is literally 6ft on the other side of an internal wall, so no noise/distance probs..
Will see how this goes and report back in a few days!
Cheers!

Linksys WAG54GS Router - iBook G4 Cannot Connect When Encryption Enabled

Hi - I have a HP laptop and Apple iBook G4 with a wireless connection transmitted through a Linksys Wireless router. When encryption is disabled, the iBook can pick up a signal and I can browse the internet, when WEP encryption is enabled, it cannot. The HP works fine. I add the WEP key to the iBook but it cannot connect. I've tried the two 128bit encryption options and the standard option, but none of them allow a connection. Is there a specific way to secure your internet connection/router when using an Apple? Any ideas/comments appreciated.
iBook Mac OS X (10.4.4)
iBook Mac OS X (10.4.4)
iBook Mac OS X (10.4.4)

Flames1977, Welcome to the discussion area!
Hopefully the information in KB 106250, Mac OS X, AirPort: Connecting to Third-Party Base Stations will help.
Also if the Linksys has several locations for keys, make sure that your WEP key is in location #1. Apple does not support any other location.

Wireless connection drops

I know this has been covered in other threads, but I haven't seen my particular situation elucidated. So here goes.
I'm using an Macbook C2D, an iBook G4, and an Airport Express connected to a ADSL modem.
On the Macbook, I get intermittent stalls on my wireless connection to the AE. I haven't experienced the same stalls on the iBook. Therefore, I think it has something to do with the Macbook's wireless adapter.
I have found a work around to this problem, which is to click on the wireless network name in the menu bar when it stalls. this usually forces a reconnect and restores the connection.
When running a ping, I can see the ping hang when the connection is dropped and start again when it is reestablished.
I am running OS X 10.4.10 and all the latest firmware/software updates. I have tried several channels on the AE, but the problem persists _only on the Macbook_. Therefore, I assume it is a Macbook issue, which is why I'm posting here.
I have also read that people have had this issue when operating on battery. For me, it doesn't matter if I'm on battery or the power adapter.
If anyone has any suggestions, I'd love to hear them.
cheers,
-n

there is a soltion by user "IamNobody" in other thread that worked for me:
*HAVE FIXED THE PROBLEM!!!!! Here's what I did:*
1) Download Pacifist http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/12743
2) Download airport extreme update 2007-002
3) Download 10.4.9 combo update
4) Go to /system/library/extensions and copy appleairport.kext and appleairport2.kext to a backup location just to be safe and then delete them from the extensions folder.
5) Also in the extensions folder you'll find IO80211Family.kext and copy it to backup folder and then delete it.
6) Mount airport extreme update dmg and then open Pacifist.
7) In Pacifist click on "Open Package" and select the airport extreme update package.
8) In Pacifist you will now see all the files that are in the package. Find system and expand it's tree by clicking on the triangle. then expand library and then extensions. You will now see the IO80211Family.kext file. Click once on it so it's highlighted and then click "Install".
9) When it's done copying files expand coreservices and then menu extras. Highlight "Airport Menu" and click install.
10) When it's done copying close the window in Pacifist for the airport update package.
11) Now mount the 10.4.9 combo update dmg and click "Open Package" in Pacifist and select the 10.4.9 combo package.
12) Again find the system folder and expand it and then expand the libray and extensions folders.
13) In the extensions folder you'll see a bunch of files. Look for appleairport.kext and highlight it. Click "Install".
14) when it's done copying you should see the appleairport2.kext. Highlight it and click "install".
15) when Pacifist is done copying reboot your Macbook.
16) Once booted try your internet and then jump up and down shouting YIPEEEEE!!! IT'S FIXED!!
I have now had a solid connection for over 30 minutes on battery as I've been typing these instructions when I couldn't stay connected for more then 1-3 minutes before applying this fix.
Who needs Applecare support!!!!...HEHEHEHE!!!!
Hope this helps and enjoy having your internet connection back. I think I'll send Apple a bill for all my labor time fixing their bug. Boy wouldn't they just love that..LOL!!!!
THIS IS WHAT WORKED FOR ME! FOLLOW THIS GUIDE AT YOUR OWN RISK!! I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG SUCH AS YOU DELETED THE WRONG FILES OR YOUR SYSTEM HAS OTHER ISSUES THAT MAY AFFECT THE OUTCOME!!!

Wireless connection drops sporadically

I have a Linksys router that wirelessly connects my iBook G4 and my roommate's G4 tower. It also connects to my G4 tower, but that's a wired connection.
I used to use a Linksys Wireless-B (2.4 ghz 802.11b), but it broke and now I have a Wireless-G. But, both router's gave me the exact same problem. Sporadically, the wireless connection just drops for about 5 or 6 seconds. I haven't seen any pattern, as far as how often it occurs, and I can't for the life of me figure out why it's happening.
I was told that it might be interference, so I changed the channel to 11, and everything seemed to work great for about 3 or 4 days. Then, it started happening again. I switched to channel 1, and that didn't help. I switched to a different channel, again no help. Now I'm back on 11, and it's still dropping off sporadically.
I'm pretty sure this never happens to the wired connection, but I don't use that computer very often. Any suggestions? This has been going on for months, and I don't have the faintest idea how to fix it!

I am with you Joel.
I recently purchased a G5 iMac with built-in AirPort and I am having the same problem. Yes I have a cordless phone in the house and it could be interfering, but I also have a Windows laptop (I know, I know...Booo) which is on the same wireless network and it has no trouble communicating. I have tried different channels on my router and the Mac works for awhile, but then the connection starts and stops.
I was hoping the latest firmware updates for AirPort would have one for the Extreme card, but no go.
I haven't yet sat the wireless router right next to the computer to see if that cures the "interference", but that is the next step in my troubleshooting. If the pulsing internet stops pulsating and I get a constant connection I will believe all the interference rhetoric, but until then I am sceptical.
Note: I also tried the "Interference Robustness" setting and that just made it worse. There doesn't seem to be much help on that setting so I have abandoned it. Any insight from anyone on that setting?
Barry
G5 iMac iSight Mac OS X (10.4.3)

Saving wireless connection with hex password as new location

My iBook doesn't remember the settings of my wireless connection, so I must enter them again every time I wake up from sleep or turn it on. I do it by clicking on the Airport icon in the menu bar, choosing "Other connection" and entering the network name and hex password.
I want my iBook to remember the connection settings, if possible in a new location. But when I create a new location, it doesn't accept my password (it seems to be too long).
My network is not broadcasted, so I need to enter the network name manually too.
How can I do this?
Thank you!

My guess is that the security settings on your router and iPod do not match.
For a test, change your router so there is no security. See if you can connect and get to the Internet. If that works, set up the router with security and use the same settings for the iPod.

WEP Connection iBook Won't Connect if Password Active

Just got a new iBook today.
Currently running a Linksys Router (802.11b) with WEP. My G5 is direct connected to it.
When I activate my WEP password my iBook will not connect.
I've tried creating/entering a variety of passwords. (Exactly 13 character) As demonstrated in this document:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=108058
If I disable the WEP I connect without a problem. I'd like to have some password protection.
Does anyone have any suggestions what the problem could be?
thanks.
--Kevin

]I just moved into a household w/ a linksys WEP router. Everyone in the house uses PC except for me. I have an ibook. My airport can detect the network. However, when I tried to join the network by using the WEP key as the password, it didn't work. Is a WEP key different from a WEP password? I talked to the linksys tech support people but they knew nothing about apple so they told me to ask the apple people.
One of the problems with WEP is that the actual standard relies on a 10 character HEX key for 40bit WEP and a 26 character HEX key for 128bit WEP.
In order to make things easier for people, vendors use certain algorithms to convert simple alphanumeric passwords (or passphrases) into HEX keys, thus enabling people to use simple memorable WEP password rather than lengthy HEX keys.
The problem is that different vendors use different algorithms to generate the HEX key and therefore a ASCII password on an AEBS will be hashed differently on a Netgear client and vice versa.
One thing is a 13 character 128 bit WEP password will be hashed by all vendors in the same way (if you use 40bit WEP then a 5 character password is required).
Though sometimes not even that works and the HEX key must be used regardless.
AirPort: Joining an encrypted wireless network
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106424
Choosing a password for networks that use Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=108058

What do I have to buy for a wireless connection?

I have got a ADSL Broadband connection to the Internet from my ISP, [UK Online] that has a Cable to my DrayTek, Vigor2500v Router.
My router is not wireless. I have a Ethernet cable connected from the router to my G4 iBook, 800MHz. My iBook is AirPort Extreme ready and is without the AirPort Extreme Card. What is the different between AirPort Express and AirPort Extreme?
How can I make my G4 iBook have a wireless connection to the Internet? What do I have to buy for a wireless connection?
G4 iBook Mac OS X (10.3.9) 800MHz; AirPort Extreme ready; 256Mb;

Thanks for your Info, I do understand that I need to buy a “AirPort Extreme card” & “AirPort Express/Extreme base station”.
I have my current Router wired by a Ethernet cable to my G4 Desktop, also have a VoIP connection from my router. So, I want to keep this router and add the “AirPort Express/Extreme base station” to have the wireless connection to a iBook only.
If I understand you correctly, I can disabled the DHCP server on the “AirPort Express/Extreme base station” only, Because I need the DHCP for the connection to my G4 Desktop. Is this what you mean?

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