Mac OS 8.6 wireless connection

I have iMAC G3 with OS 8.6. Can a wirelss card be purchased and used on this system to connect wirelessly? What are my options?

Special wireless-with-adapter slots appeared in most Slot-loading CD CRT iMacs, and NO tray-loading CD iMacs.
So if yours is a tray-loader, you will need a different approach than an Airport card, such as an Ethernet-to-Wireless "gaming adapter", which has the advantage of requiring no drivers.

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I run the HP for Mac setup software with a USB connected and it will not see the wireless. Everthing says the wireless is working correct.
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Chris

Hi ChrisG01,
Welcome to the HP Forums.
I see that you are having issues with the Mac recognizes the printer on the wireless network. The Windows 7 computer is working fine with the printer over the wireless network.
I will be happy to help you.
Make sure the Mac is connected to the proper network name.
Click on the Airport icon across the top to see which one is selected.
Verify and Repair the Disk Permissions on the Mac.
On the Apple menu bar, click Go, click Applications, and then click Utilities.
Double-click Disk Utility.
Highlight your hard drive/partition on the left.
Click Verify then Repair Disk Permissions.
Restart the computer.
Reset Printing System
Note: This will remove all printers in the print and Fax/Scan, any printer removed can be re-added later by clicking the plus (+) symbol.
Click the Apple icon ( ), and then click System Preferences.
Click Printers & Scanners.
Right-click (or Ctrl +click) in the left white side panel, then click Reset printing system.
Click OK to confirm the reset.
Type the correct Name and Password.Click OK to reset the printing system. Then click the + sign, then select the printer from the list, click on the Add button. Make sure beside use: shows the printer name and not the Airprint driver.
If the printer still isn't recognized by the Mac, I would power cycle the printer, Mac and the router.
Try adding the printer again.
If no luck, then you could try manually adding the IP address in.
You can add the printer as a IP Protocal to see if it will work.
Go to the Apple, system preferences, print and scan, (some systems print and fax) click + button, then select the IP icon across the top, type in the printer's IP address, select jet direct below and then Apply.
(usually this would indicate a network issue if this is the only method to get the Mac to see the printer)
Test the printer.
Please let me know if you require any additional assistance.
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You can "tether" your BlackBerry device to your MacBook via Bluetooth. First, have your BlackBerry discoverable, then have the Bluetooth setup assistant on your MacBook to look for Phones. Once it sees the BB, you will have to enter a security code on the BB in order to pair the two devices. Next, you have to setup the Bluetooth device as a modem, and use Verizon Support (PC 5220) as the modem selection. Your username will me your BB telephone number (10 digits) @ vzw3g.com and your password will be vzw I have a BB 8830 and a MacBook Pro and can surf the internet on the MacBook in any location where I have Verizon Service. If your service is with a different carrier, you will have to use different details. Good luck. There are many good postings on the net regarding this, just Google what you need for more information, or call your provider.
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Printer: HP Officejet 6500 e710n-z
Mac OSX Lion 10.7.5
I've successfully been printing wirlessly with my Offiject 6500 e710n for over a year. Connectivity comes and goes but I've always been able to reconnect them by either rebooting the printer or reconnecting them via the IP address of the printer.
However it's no longer working. I've tried uninstalling the printer drivers and reinstalling and now the printer cannot be located wirelessly on the network at all (despite the fact the printer's wireless report says all connections fine). I've tried the following:
- manually add printer using the IPv4 address --> says device not found
- type printer's IP address into my web browser -->says failed to connect as the server is not responding
- connect via usb to printer --> recognises printer, sets up the wireless network, says disconnect and then it disappears again and says device not found
I'm starting to run out of ideas... Any suggestions to help me reconfigure/ re-install my printer so it works again would be greatly appreciated!
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1) Can I simply hook up to the LAN through the existing wireless router or will the current router need to be switched and replaced by my airport extreme?
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Please read this whole message before doing anything.
This procedure is a diagnostic test. It’s unlikely to solve your problem. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it.
The purpose of the test is to determine whether the problem is caused by third-party software that loads automatically at startup or login, by a peripheral device, by a font conflict, or by corruption of the file system or of certain system caches.
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The login screen appears even if you usually login automatically. You must know your login password in order to log in. If you’ve forgotten the password, you will need to reset it before you begin.
Test while in safe mode. Same problem?
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Connect mac to internet via wireless airport

I have AT&T wireless, using NetGear Modem. My Mac Book drops a wireless connection when I am 2 feet away from the modem. Why? I need to be able to move from room to room and this is so frustrating.

For your WEP encryption, are you using a passphrase
or a hex key on the Linksys? If using a passphrase,
Macs have a "hard" time with these. If you prefer
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instead. Better yet, switch to WPA.
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How to connect my mac to only one wireless network?

How to connect my mac to only one wireless network?

Do you mean that there are several wireless networks within range, and you don't want it switching between them?

I have OS 10.8.2 and use wireless at home just fine. When I visit a friend with only a cable modem internet my Mac Book Pro will not connect. What do I need to do?

I have OS 10.8.2 and use wireless at home just fine.
When I visit a friend with only a cable modem internet my Mac Book Pro will not connect.
I see that the Mac Book Pro is picking up the internet when I check the internet preference section but it will not open Safari.
What do I need to do connect via a cable modem?

You need to power off the modem for 15-30 seconds, then power back up and then connect. The modem is remembering the last connection (your friend).

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I have been able to get my MacBook Pro to print wirelessly through my Airport device. How do I make it so other computers (non-Mac) can also print wirelessly as well? They are able to connect through my wireless network but can't print.

Well, you could install the drivers to the wireless printer in you other computers.
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I got a new wireless connection for my mac and cannot figure out how to delete the last connection service I had. Everytime I shut the computer, the network goes back to the other one. I cannot find the file ANYWHERE

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click on "Advanced..." button
Select the network you want to delete from the list and click on "-"
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Hoping for a quick response.... I have a Mac with 10.8.5 and I have purchased an HP Laserjet P1100 wireless printer. I have tried installing the drivers to print wireless...ly with no success. I have taken time out to type this message because I have not been able to find someone who has had the same issue in the internet. I need a walk thru because there are many steps where the issue may be occuring. Your written installation documentation conflicts with your User Guide PDF file. Cord or no cord during driver installation for wireless connection??? Was lost after #5 page 18 on the User Guide PDF file.
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Hey @matt4,
Welcome to the HP Support Forums!
I see that you have a Mac OS X 10.8.5 and a new HP Laserjet P1100 series printer and are looking for quick and easy wireless configuration steps. I just have one question for you:
Do you have a P1100 or a P1102w?
What's my Model Number?
I'm going to assume that you have a Laserjet P1102w. The steps for wireless configuration of a Laserjet P1102w are a bit confusing on Mac OS X 10.8 as you need to use the generic Apple Airprint driver because there is no 'Full Feature Software and Driver' installation for that Operating System. In saying that, I will try my best to give you easy steps to reference should you need to configure your printer again on the wireless network.
How to Connect the Printer to the Network:
Step 1: Install the Generic Mac Printer Driver:
1. Turn your printer on
2. Plug your USB cable from the printer directly into your Mac
3. Click on the Apple menu, and then click System Preferences
4. Click Print & Scan and make sure your printer is in the list of available devices.
5. If your printer is not listed, click the plus () sign at the bottom left pane, click the name of your USB printer, and then click Add.
Step 2: Connect the Printer to the Wireless Network:
I've added the video above so you can view these step-by-step instructions.
Click the Apple icon (), and then click System Preferences.
Click Print & Scan.
Click Open Print Queue, and then click Printer Setup.
Click the Utility tab, and then click Open Printer Utility.
Click HTMLConfig.
Click the Networking tab, and then click Wireless from the list on the left.
Under Communication Mode, click Infrastructure, select your network SSID from the Available Network Names (SSID) list, and then click the << button.
From the Security Mode pop-up menu under Authentication, click WEP or WPA/WPA2. Your selection depends on the wireless security protocol your network uses.
Note: If your network does not have wireless security, leave the Security Mode set to Open System (No Authentication).
Type your WEP/WPA/WPA2 key in the appropriate field, and then click Apply.
In the confirmation box, click OK, and then close the HTML Config and Print Queue windows.
Step 3: Delete the USB connected printer, and then add the wireless connected printer:
In the Print & Scan window under Printers, click your printer name, and then click the Minus sign () to remove it.
NOTE: This removes the USB connection from the list so that the only entry for your printer is the wireless connection.
Disconnect the USB cable from the printer and the computer.
Under Printers, click the Plus sign ().
Select your printer name with Bonjour as the Kind, and then click Add
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You can reference all of this information in: Setting Up the Printer for a Wireless Network for the HP LaserJet Pro P1102w Printer
Let me know if these steps help clear up any confusion for you. Good luck!
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Problem with connetction to wrt54g2 via wireless connection with WPA/WPA2 & wireless MAC filter

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Hey everyone.. I have the ultimate solution for this:
1- On your small printer screen, go to wireless settings, press on WSP - press "push button"
2- Go to your wireless router panel - by using the IP address of the router (mine is 198.122.3.3), go to "Wireless" and press the WSP Button (two rounded arrows)
another option:
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