Setting up USB wireless

I'm trying to set up my wireless device, it's a belkin... I'm the at76c503 v11 modules, they compile and load fine. I'm pretty clueless when it comes to wireless devices, how do I set it up once the correct modules are loaded? I have wireless_tools installed. Any help?

alot of usb cards have a crappy usb connection.
so you need to patch youre kernel.
I just tried (a prism2 card) with this driver: (includes a kernel patch) and it worked directly: http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php? … _id=326770

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I recently bought a usb adapter for my G3 which is running Tiger. Downloaded the most recent driver from the Ralink website and it appeared to install fine, however when I double click on the 'Wireless Utility' app to configure the adapter it won't launch.
It doesn't bob in the system tray, it just does nothing. The adapter itself is recognised and shows up in the profiler but I can't use it as I can't put in the WEP password or anything.
So far what I have done is repaired the disk permissions and tried reinstalling the driver several times.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
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Not sure what else you can try. The answer may lie out there on the internet somewhere if you could just happen upon it during a search. Hope something turns up for you.
PS I vaguely remember that when I installed the software for my Macpower Newer Tech USB wireless device there were instructions that were very specific about the installation. They said it was very important to either install all the software first and then connect the USB device or vice versa. I can't remember which way it was. Maybe you could give it one more shot and uninstall everything, disconnect your USB device and start over from scratch. I'd try installing all the drivers before connecting the device.
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How do I set up a wireless network at home??

Hi,
I am new to Mac's. I want to set up a wireless network at home, but I have not got a clue about AirPort, what it is or what it does!?! I am getting a new Mac, but my wife is currently using a Dell Windows laptop and our daughter is using a Windows PC. How do I set up a wireless broadband network at home which works with my Mac and my familys PC's? What do I need to buy and what do I need to do with them? I already have a broadband connection at home. Currently, my wife's PC is connected directly to the broadband modem (via an ethernet cable) that was supplied by the brodband company when I signed up to broadband.
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scooter has provided links to Apple's pages for the AirPort Express and AirPort Extreme base station (AEBS).
Both of these devices are IEEE 802.11g wireless routers (also called base stations). If you have an Ethernet connection to the Internet (for example DSL or cable modem), you can connect either of these devices directly to that connection and create a wireless network. Since Ethernet and IEEE 802.11g are worldwide standards you can connect any compatible device (including PCs running Windows).
Every computer needs a unique IP address. You can think of an IP address as a street address for your house. A unique address guarantees that items addressed to you get to you.
Typically ISPs provide users with a single (one) public IP address. A public IP address is visible to anyone on the Internet. A router uses the single IP address provided by the ISP and creates multiple local (non-public) IP addresses for you computers. This allows you to use multiple computers.
If you need to connect both wireless and Ethernet computers you will need the AEBS. The AEBS provides a separate LAN port for Ethernet computers.
BTW, you can accomplish the same thing with any inexpensive wireless router.
The advantage of the AEBS over other routers is (a) built-in 56k modem for connecting to a dial-up ISP and (b) USB port for a single compatible printer.
The advantage of the AirPort Express over other routers is (a) sound output port for streaming music to a stereo and (b) USB port for a single compatible printer.

Frustrated trying to set up a wireless network with Bellsouth Fastaccess's Westell Wirespeed modem.

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This happened to me when I was setting up the wireless router for a friend. The issue is with the Westall modem. You need to go in and setup the "bridge" option on the westell modem. The link below gives directions or you can call bellsouth dsl support (this is how I learned about it).
http://help.bellsouth.net/bellsouth/asp/contentview.asp?isbrowse=true&sprt_cid=3f993409%2Ddff7%2D422...
Good luck
Solution:
Method 1 - Hard Reset
Restore the modem to default settings by pressing the Reset button on the back of the modem and holding it for 3 seconds. (Bridged mode is the default setting for the Westell).
After the modem regains sync, it is in Bridged mode. Do not attempt to surf into the modem as surfing into the modem will enable the Easy Login page and convert the modem from bridged mode to a PPP mode.
Method 2 – Bridged Mode
Access the Westell interface using http://192.168.1.254 or http://launchmodem.
Click on the Broadband DSL Line button.
Click on the Protocols button
Select the radio button to the left of Option 2 (Bridge)
Click the save button. Once the modem has restarted it is in bridge mode.
ALL STEPS COMPLETE

BELKIN usb wireless FSD9050 device not recognized by IMAC G4 800

Below is a thread from another group that I was advised to post here. If anyone knows of a solution or work around, it is appreciated.
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JakeHebert
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Belkin Not recognizing
Posted: Sep 19, 2007 9:04 PM
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I bought the Belkin Wireless usb Mimo F5D9050 and it worked amazing with my Ibook G3 800Mhz.. but then it started to occasionally not work until i would eject it and reconnect it a few times.. Now no matter how many time si reconnect it it will not work... ive tried to re-install the belkin but still no luck.. and so i plugge dit into my Windows pc and it worked fine... What could this be! im going nuts
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Ronda Wilson
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Posted: Sep 19, 2007 9:39 PM in response to: JakeHebert
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Hi, Jake. Welcome to Apple Discussions.
It's possible that your AirPort card has fizzled out on you. AirPort card failure doesn't happen very often, but it happened to me once, and it was very frustrating.
We diagnosed what was wrong with mine by my husband swapping his AirPort card with mine. Then my iBook would connect, but his wouldn't, so we knew it was the card.
Will the iBook work on any wireless network? Do you have someone with whom you could swap cards to see if that's the problem?
Possible sources for replacing the original AirPort card (links last checked 8/19/07):
http://www.dvwarehouse.com/Apple-Original-AirPort-Wireless-Card-802.11B-p-31366. html
http://www.synaptech.com/catalog/index.php?mainpage=index&cPath=4953
http://www.powerbookguy.com/xcart/catalog/Airport-Cards-price0-p-1-c-507.html
http://www.expercom.com/productdetail.html?PRODUCTID=305851
http://www.macrecycling.com/ibook-g3-c-18.html
http://techrestore.com/xcart/product.php?productid=16174
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JakeHebert
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Posted: Sep 20, 2007 1:40 PM in response to: Ronda Wilson
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well. no i have no airport card, and never have had one.. this wirless card is a usb plug-in one and .. it is recognized by every compute ri plug it into except the on ei need it for.. yet the one thats not recognizing it now USED to recopgnize it not even 2 weeks ago!... its realllyy frustrating... i mis susing my ibook lol
Ibook G3 800 Mhz Mac OS X (10.3.9)
Ronda Wilson
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Posted: Sep 20, 2007 3:12 PM in response to: JakeHebert
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Have you tried using the other USB port? If neither port works, try plugging in a USB mouse to see if it works to confirm that your USB ports aren't damaged.
Have you installed any new software? Maybe a Security Update or something similar? Sometimes that will break functionality of third-party drivers.
You may need to go to the website of the manufacturer of the USB wireless device to see if an updated driver is available.
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JakeHebert
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Posted: Sep 20, 2007 4:11 PM in response to: Ronda Wilson
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mmm.. Both usb ports work fine with my wireless mouse... i will have to talk to a tech of Belkin.. but i hate that because i already had to once before... bahh... but i did search for a new updated version of the driver for the ** thing.. but no such luck.. I dont think any new software has been installed though ... i appreciat eyour help though Ronda!
Ibook G3 800 Mhz Mac OS X (10.3.9)
Ronda Wilson
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Posted: Sep 20, 2007 5:57 PM in response to: JakeHebert
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You're most welcome.
What is the model number of the adapter?
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JakeHebert
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Posted: Sep 20, 2007 6:24 PM in response to: Ronda Wilson
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umm its um f5d9050 the 3001 series... its HUGE lol... but it USED to work like a dream.. baah
Ibook G3 800 Mhz Mac OS X (10.3.9)
Ronda Wilson
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Posted: Sep 20, 2007 8:10 PM in response to: JakeHebert
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When did you buy it, Jake?
There is a driver that was released on June 19, 2007.
http://www.belkin.com/support/article/?lid=en&pid=F5D9050&aid=5925&scid=0
Even if this is the one you have installed, you may want to reinstall it.
Good luck.
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real_tt
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Posted: Nov 29, 2007 6:13 PM in response to: JakeHebert
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Did this one ever get a real response. Mine is doing the same thing and the machine will not recognise that the usb is even plugged in. Any help is appreciated
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Ronda Wilson
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Posted: Nov 29, 2007 6:21 PM in response to: real_tt
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Hi, and welcome to Apple Discussions.
Since Jake hasn't posted in over two months, either that driver worked for him, he found the answer elsewhere, or he gave up. Since he hasn't posted back, we have no way of knowing.
What model computer do you have?
eMac800/SuperDrive/512/OS 9.2.2; iBook800G3Combo/640-OS X 10.3.9; Mac OS 9.2.x iBook G4/1.2G/768/OS X 10.4.9, MacBook 2.0/2 GB/10.4.x
real_tt
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Posted: Nov 29, 2007 6:35 PM in response to: Ronda Wilson
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I MAC G4 and I have tried every driver listed on the forums with no success
it states to go to the network in system pref. to set up device
there appear to be no way I can figure out how to add the usb device
any help is appreciated
Mac OS X (10.5.1)
Ronda Wilson
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Posted: Nov 29, 2007 10:29 PM in response to: real_tt
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Since you're running Leopard, I surmise that your iMac takes the AirPort Extreme card?
May I ask why you don't just get one of those? As I post this, the Apple Store has a refurbished one for $29.00.
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?find=%2 2extreme+card%22
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real_tt
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Posted: Nov 30, 2007 5:52 AM in response to: Ronda Wilson
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I am not running Leopard... using 10.4 and I already own the product. It is suppose to work and there is no reason to purchase another unit. All I need to understand is how to make the IMac recognize the USB device or how to configure the unit. Others have stated in this and other forums that they have used this unit with success.
Thanks for address this specific issue.
Since you're running Leopard, I surmise that your iMac takes the AirPort Extreme card?
May I ask why you don't just get one of those? As I post this, the Apple Store has a refurbished one for $29.00.
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?find=%2 2extreme+card%22
Mac OS X (10.5.1)
Ronda Wilson
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Posted: Nov 30, 2007 6:06 AM in response to: real_tt
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Your specifications at the bottom of your post state that you're running Mac OS X 10.5.1?
You may want to post in the Internet and Networking your iMac (Flat Panel) Forum. Maybe someone there can help you out. (You've posted in the iBook G3 Forum.)
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real_tt
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Posted: Nov 30, 2007 6:32 AM in response to: Ronda Wilson
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I am using a laptop to connect to the internet not the machine that I am writing about. If I could do that I would not need any help. I will check out the other forum but this thread is on topic.
Mac OS X (10.5.1)

The information in your thread references an iBook quite a lot but the title of this post says iMac so I going to assume that you are trying to use this device with an iMac.
It is also unclear what version of the Mac OS you are using.
Let's start by stating the fact that these USB networking networking devices are not inherently supported by the Mac OS. Therefore they need drivers. These drivers are usually fragile and only work with a well defined version (or versions) of the Mac OS. Anytime that you make any upgrade to the Mac you are able to create an incompatibility with the driver and the device.
The Belkin F5D9050 does have some Mac OS drivers available at this link.
You should uninstall/remove the current driver for this device.
Restart your iMac.
Download and install the appropriate driver for the version of Mac OS on your iMac.
Restart your iMac.
If that doesn't work, either get the original AirPort card for the internal wireless slot in the iMac or get an Ethernet wireless adapter. An Ethernet wireless adapter requires no drivers and therefore will work with any Ethernet device.

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i use a d-link dwl g122 dongle that has the same RT73 ralink chip.
the d-link driver that came with the CD just did one thing to my G5 powermac: kernelpanic!
after some searching on the web i found out, that it is best not to use the d-link driver at all, but to use the original ralink driver for the chip provided here:
http://www.ralinktech.com/support.php?s=3
load the "USB(RT257X/RT2671/RT2500)" driver. that's the driver, that will give you the wireless utility as it is shown in BD's picture.
before you install it, make sure that you uninstall the d-link driver completely. there should be an uninstaller in the dmg or zip file, that was on the CD.
then install the ralink driver and after that connect your d-link dongle. the wireless utility should pop up after a minute or so, but first you've to go to the network preference pane and confirm, that there is a new port detected.
then you can go back to the wireless utility, that by then should be searching for available wireless networks in the site survey tab. choose yours and enter the password when asked. after that safe the connection to a profile.
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Trouble installing USB wireless adaptor & Network settings.

We have a 17" iMac flat panel, 1.25 GHz PowerPC G4. We just upgraded the memory to 1 GB. We're running 10.4.11
Dh wants to use his iPod Touch and share the internet connection with our G4. We purchased the following USB wireless adaptor by MAXPower:
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Newer%20Technology/MXP802NU2C/
We installed the software, but cannot figure out how to set it up from there.
Never mind that for now. Dh says he sees a second computer in the near future and thinks we need a proper wireless network.
I was going to uninstall the MAXPower software and I can't figure that out either. I found the Uninstall icon, but it is asking me for a password. @@
The thing that concerns me is when I go to System Preferences---> Network, a window pops down saying "Your Network Settings Have Been Changed By Another Application". When I click OK, the window goes up, then immediately comes back down. I can't close the window, or close System Preferences without Force Quitting.
Dh is voting for bagging the MAXPower, getting an Airport Extreme Card and an Airport Extreme Base Station.
I want to fix the glitch in Network.
Ideas?

hey there chelap,
had a similar problem w/ an iMac 800 MHz G4. it was caused by me switching a USB printer to an Airport Extreme Base Station 802.11g, from its port on the iMac-- iMac too old, it used 802.11 b. it changed "network settings". try d/c'ing the device & delete the software to see if this eliminates the annoying screen popping off/on.
i'm not familiar w/ this product you're trying to use but, in reading the product page it doesn't create a Wi-Fi network, it lets you use a Mac w/ out a Wi-Fi card to connect to a Wi-Fi network--this product isn't a Wi-Fi router which you need for what it sounds like you're trying to do. i agree w/ Dh about the AE card(can be found fairly lo-$$ on eBay & pretty simple to install), though this device may work once you have established a Wi-Fi network & the AEBS, even an Airport Express will work as a base station to create a Wi-Fi network. also sharing an internet connection isn't quite the same as having a local Wi-Fi network. having a local network provides more options like using the iPod Touch + the Remote app to control iTunes or Front Row(an app) should you run Mac OS X Leopard/Snow Leopard on this &/or a later model Mac(G5 or Intel) as well as stream audio/video, share other kinds of files to the 2nd Mac.
good luck.

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