USB wireless adapters

Any suggestions for a good USB wireless adapter. Like to put the emac G4 upstairs in the kids room as it has been a great computer.

How well such an adapter works depends on whether the eMac has USB 1.1 or USB 12.0. The fast way to tell is to do "About this Mac.." from the Apple menu and click on "More Info..." in the resulting window, That brings up System Profiler. The first screen should say "Hardware Overview" at the top.
Look for the line that starts "Machine Model" or "Model Identifier" (depending on the OS level). If the model code is "PowerMac4,4," it has USB 1.1; if "PowerMac6.4," it has USB 2.0.
A USB wireless adaptor--often called a "dongle"--can only deliver about "wireless b" speeds on a 1.1 port but it will work. USB 2.0 allows the dongle to run at its full, rated speed.
DON'T just run out and buy any old dongle from an electronics superstore. Most do not come with Mac drivers and you cannot get Mac support from the makers' web site. Trust me on this--I've looked.
The safest action is to order one from a known Mac-friendly supplier. I like this one:
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Newer%20Technology/MXP2802NU2C/
It will run at full "n" speed (the current fastest technology) on a USB 2.0 port, and the moveable cradle lets you position the device for best reception.

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