Mac Compatible Wireless USB Dongle

Recently, I purchased a used iBook G4 (Mid 2005). The price was right, but the seller informed me that there was an issue with the Airport card. That issue being that the computer would kernel panic whenever airport was turned on.
I have been running the computer smoothly with airport turned off and a direct connection to the internet. However, the lack of portability is becoming frustrating, and rather than pay to have the computer serviced, or replace the card myself (Airport Card is not a DIY on the mid 2005 iBook like I initially thought), I decided to buy a USB dongle to connect to my wireless network.
However, after several frustrating searches, I have been unable to find a USB dongle that is Mac compatible. I imagine that many are compatible with OS X 10.4.11 even if it isn't explicitly mentioned, but I was wondering if anyone knew of a good USB dongle that I would be able to use with little to no problems.
Ooops! Should have marked this topic as a question. My apologies ...

http://www.macwireless.com/ may have a solution for you, but it won't be USB. You can attach an ethernet wireless router to the ethernet port of the machine and share a wireless network with another wireless router. I don't recommend using USB wireless dongles as they tend to be slower than you may want, and frequently they only have non-standard drivers, which can get very picky if the machine falls asleep.

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How about this one HERE from Belkin, and irs only £20.

Is there a Mac-compatible wireless print server?

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I'd say if the print server supports standard printing protocols, then OS X will work with it. But there are issues you should learn about.
The network comm protocols you see in Printer Setup Utility are part of the CUPS system. Very few (only Brother so far) non-postscript printer drivers work correctly with the CUPS system. The manufacturers have provided OS 9-style drivers that have USB comm written into the driver, limiting you to USB use only. Postscript printers don't have this issue because they don't need a driver, just a PPD. Apple tried to get around this issue by including Gimp-Print open source CUPS drivers, but the models supported are limited. So, the first issue is - is a CUPS driver available?
Protocol setup on OS X is the next issue. For Windows, there is autosetup software for nearly every print server sold new. We don't have that software on OS X, so we need to enter the correct info into Printer Setup. The IP > IPP and IP > LPD protocols require a print-server-specific queue name together with IP address to route data to the printer. Because of the Windows autosetup software, help desk people at Netgear may not even know this basic info. But nearly all print servers correctly support the standards and the device queue name can be found in the print server manual.
The advantage of Airport Express and Extreme as print servers is that Apple uses the airport/Bonjour software to redirect USB output from the computer to the USB on the Express/Extreme. Kind of avoids the printer driver issue but also takes away some standard IP protocols (only HP jetdirect is supported for non-Bonjour printers).
Sorry for the mini-lecture. Hope this helps.
(Airport Express/Extreme is only for one printer)

Compatible wireless usb adapters

PLEASE HELP URGENT!
I am out of town and desperately need to find a " compatible wireless usb adapters" to run off my aunt's Linksys WRTG....old wireless router-she cannot remember her WPA security code? I am using a MacBook Pro running Mountain Lion.
I am currently standing at Staples Tech support desk and they are searching too but seem to not be finding anything.

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
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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 have a powerbook G5 which works very well in a wireless environment (home, cafes, etc). I'm running OS 10.4.9
I want to use it at work, but am just outside of the wireless range on the free wireless provided by the building where my store is (I am about 30 feet and one wall away from receiving the signal).
Is there an OSX compatible USB rangebooster I can use? I've tried a D-Link product -- which never stated that it was MAC compatible -- and there was no recognition of it when I plugged it in. Needless to say it didn't work.
If anyone can recommend a product that will increase my range acceptance, it would be much appreciated.
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These with a USB extension cable can have far better range than Airport...
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http://eshop.macsales.com/Item_XLR8YourMac.cfm?ID=9853&Item=EDMEW7708PN
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Any ideas on a cheap 100% airport compatible wireless usb device?

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As long as you have a compatible wireless router, Yes, everything should be immediate after setup in OS X.
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Hi,
I currently use a D-Link Dsl 300T Modem plugged directly into the computer. I used to use it with the airport express, but that went pop and stopped working a few months ago. I'm moving house and will need to set up a wireless network that several computers will be running off. (I used to have problems with the D-link modem when I ran several computers off it before) So could I just by a wireless router with a modem combined instead of buying a new modem and an airport express again? What are the best non Apple wireless routers out there?
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Hi
I've searched for this but can't find anything specific, so apologies if it has been answered elsewhere but I can't find it...
Can anybody recommend a confirmed Mac compatible Bluetooth USB dongle please? This is to add Bluetooth compatibility to an early Dual G5 PowerMac running 10.5.8 and I want to be able to wake the computer by moving the mouse or pressing a button on the keyboard.
I've read threads saying the D-Link DBT-120 is the only one Apple confirm as compatible and will wake the computer, but only in certain revision numbers, and it doesn't seem to be available any more.
Apple sell a Belkin one in the store but there is no information on if it will wake on Bluetooth.
I have tried a different Belkin dongle which doesn't wake on Bluetooth, and a BlueNext one which used to work in my Mac but now doesn't work at all. Oddly the Belkin one works plugged into the front or back of the Mac but not plugged into the USB slots in the monitor whereas my old wired keyboard works fine plugged into the monitor...
So any recommendations for one that's guaranteed to work with my Mac and does wake on Bluetooth would be great!
Thanks,
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3940
That refers to Intel-based Macs running Mac OS X 10.6
I can't find anything specifically about PowerPC-based Macs running 10.5.8, but it may be worth giving that adapter a go.
If you can't try before buying, ensure you get it from somewhere that accepts returns if it doesn't happen to work.

Setting up wireless usb adapter

I have now purchased 2 Wireless USB Adapters in an attempt to wireless enable my old imac. The first product called the Etec Mac Compatible Wireless 802.11G USB dongle would not work. After being sent a CD with Windows only software I was told by the supplier to go to Etec's website and download the mac driver. I tried installing the driver but there seems to be a problem with the ZD WLAN software and I get no drop down items in the menu to configure the adapter.
The supplier has now sent me a Zyxel G202 802.11g adapter and again - the disc with this product has no mac softare only windows. So I've found the Zyxel website and downloaded the mac driver only to find it is exactly the same driver I was told to use with the Etec product. I've uninstalled the Etec download and installed the Zyxel download but get exactly the same problem. The version I've downloaded is ZD1211MacPkginstall_4_5_7_0_OSX103
Does anyone know how to setup either the Etec of the Zyxel adapter for my imac which is OSX 10.3?
iMac Duo and iMac DVD SE Mac OS X (10.4.7)

Many thanks for your reply. I've just tried linking directly to the hub with an ethernet cable and that works fine. I don't know what security the hub has - not sure how to find out. The friend who lent me the netgear wireless ethernet bridge is a network consultant and could not get connected to the hub. We can connect to my neighbour's wireless network which is not a BT Homehub network so the problem lies with the BT Homehub but BT could not advise me.
I would prefer not to use a cable to connect as it is difficult to get this under the floor etc and the whole reason for getting the homehub was to create a wireless network. So I'm still searching for a wireless solution.

Wireless USB Connection

What is the best Wireless USB Dongle on the market that is compatible with the BT Home Hub 20.0? - I have a remote desktop PC in a beroom upstairs and the HH2.0 Iis downstairs.

Hi,
The USB must not be plugged prior prompted to plug it by the installation.
Make sure to unplug the USB first.
Enter Devices and Printers and remove any existing instance of the printer and reboot the PC.
Launch the software installation once again or look for any option to Add a Device or REconfigure the Wireless Connection under All Programs > HP.
Only once the installation prompt you to connect the device, plug the USB abd the software should proceed.
Regards
Shlomi
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Can not connect with wireless USB

Hi,
I have installed a wireless USB dongle onto an iMac 333, system profile shows that the iMac can see the it, but the wireless software shows no device.
I tried it on a G4 iMac which found it and it all worked. Does anyone have any idea?
Imac 333
CNet wireless-g usb dongle
have also tried a berklin usb dongle and had the same problem?
Thanks

Wireless USB adapters are the worst way to get your iMac wireless capability. Many/most people find them extremely problematic and unreliable. They require drivers that must be installed. Those drivers often must match the exact version of Mac OS that you have installed.
It is much more reliable to get an Ethernet wireless adapter (like the Linksys WET11 or WET54G). These devices require no drivers and therefore will work with any Ethernet devices regardless of OS.

PXE boot tablet with Used USB dongle

We are running SCCM 2012 R2 Single Primary Site Server.
We are using the dongle (USB) to PXE boot the tablet computer.
We have advertised the Task Sequence to All Unknown Computer.
Once we use the USB dongle to image computer 1 , then the MAC address of USB dongle gets associated with the computer name of the tablet because the tablet does not have Ethernet port.
Now to image computer 2 if we PXE boot with used dongle gets PXE abort as it is known computer.
If we advertise to "All Known" computers then try the PXE boot works and we can image computer2 .
Now how can we advertise task sequence to "All Unknown" computers and get the task sequence to work with used USB Dongle.

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I need to scan wirelessly from a MAC (OS 1.7 or higher) through Adobe Acrobat Pro X (or higher). Have discovered that all in one printers say they are MAC compatible but will only scan when connected with a USB cable. Would prefer a laser, color, all in

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