Those USB Wireless receiver things!!

Hello all,
Apple forum virgin so please be gentle. As the title suggests I am pretty much a computer fool! Hopefully this next question will be a doddle for you all.
I have a home wireless network set up and want to set up our (rather old) Imac. It runs on OSX, doesn't have an internal wireless modem and doesn't have USB 2 sockets.
My question is do any of the usb wireless toggle type things that you seem to be able to get for pc's work on Macs without USB2 sockets? If so which ones/brands?
I am sorry for the vagueness of the info but none of the so called 'experts' in my local stores seem to know. I believe that I could use a mac airport but these retail at around £70, I only paid £250 for the machine about 5 years ago so doesn't seem worth it.
Any help advice is appreciated. Oh yeah I cannot move the router, no telephone sockets nearby.
Thanks in advance.
Carl.
The Computer Fool.

Hello,
I actually managed to get a brand new Airport card on ebay a few weeks ago for my mother's iBook for £35 so the prices are dropping (This was the seller (link)). Unfortunately you would also need the "Airport card adaptor" for the iMac 600MHz, which can be difficult to find.
You could look at:
HomePlugs. These are 14 or 85MBps connections that use your home electrical wiring as network connectivity. One example (link).
Ethernet / Wifi adaptor. These are both standalone or built-in to many routers (also known as Wireless Bridge or Wireless Access Point).One example (link). Many wireless routers should allow this to work too but it's worth checking with the OEM first: (routers are more advanced devices but the market is such that they are often cheaper than access points alone)
Example (link).
USB/ Wireless adaptor. Some work well but many are unreliable, and are limited to 802.11b speeds (11Mbps) on an iMac 600MHz due to the USB1.1 ports. The drivers are usually the most problematic aspect. Example (link).
regards
mrtotes

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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
Ibook G3 800 Mhz Mac OS X (10.3.9)
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
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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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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.
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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.
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Hi
Please excuse my ignorance.
I have an imac (about 2 years old) with a built in airport card. I am trying to use a usb wireless adapter. It has a realtek rtl8187. we have a wifi network here that works with my pc using this adapter but i cant get it to work on the mac. You have to sling the adapter on the window sill but it picks it up fine.
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i was told i could connect my USB wireless internet card to my time capsule, i created the network and need help figuring out how to get internet with the USB card.

Welcome to the discussions, Diane!
i was told i could connect my USB wireless internet card to my time capsule
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Hello Janak,
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2. Disable windows defender etc. for this test.
3. go though programs and features and remove anything that is not needed or you thing might be sucking bandwidth.
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I bought my WoW Headset from Amazon, and i didn't had any problems, but i took them to a convention and somehow my wireless receiver was stolen.
Mailed Creative labs several times, their answer is they don't have parts and can't replace my functioning headset for another for little money, they want me to buy another one.
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- Can i buy a 3rd part wireless receiver that can work with my headset?
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Mizio73,
Can you please send me a copy of your system information with both devices connected to your computer. Please check your Private Message for the instructions on how to do this. Click on the envelope icon on the top right corner of the webpage.
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I am not sure, but I've tried it again.
It seems I am stupid, I should wait for a few seconds, or try more times, because it works this time when I plug in my usb kb. I can even wake up mac while it is in sleep mode.
Just one thing is different this time. the USB KB NumLock is off when I plug it in. Previously I remember the NumLock is on.
Thank you for telling me that USB KB is still working I regret to shutdown my mac previously.

I need USB wireless adaptor any suggestions?

I am connected to the internet via an ethernet cable, no wireless here. So I cannot use my iPad, can I use a USB wireless adaptor? what type? any suggestions as all of the USB adaptors on the market seem to be for Windows. I am in Pune India, where can I buy a suitable adaptor?

christopherfromqld wrote:
I am on a large ethernet network so a little worried about 'opening' it's internet connection, should I be?
Well, a USB wireless adapter would do the same thing as the link I provided. Basically, anyone within about 10 to 15 meters of your computer would be able to access the wireless network.
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I am looking for a way to use the USB wireless dongle with a G5 tower so I can use the Mac as a web machine.
There is a software driver for the dongle but I have no idea what information on the different tabs I should enter, so any ideas what this should be?
The user manual is for windows, there is information on how to set up for Mac, despite the inclusion of the Mac driver on the CD.
The dongle is a D-Link DWA-111, user manual here:
ftp://ftp.dlink.co.uk/wireless/dwa-111/DWA-111ManualEnglish.pdf
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hi....
i use a d-link dwl g122 dongle that has the same RT73 ralink chip.
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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.
Message was edited by: dirkt68

Those USB Wireless receiver things!!

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