Wireless internet, Do i need a card?
Okay, i've never owned myself a apple computer but i know my fair share on the pc side. I know on a pc laptop you need to have a wireless card to connect to a wireless connection (the little card thingy you stick into the side of a windows laptop). When i was looking at MacBook Pro's i noticed there was no field on wireless connection card (thingys), when i searched about internet connections i didn't find much to answer my question(s).
So, do you need to get a card to connect to wireless internet sources or is the hardware for that already built into the laptop?
Yes, you need a card. MBPs come with an Airport card already installed. If you take some time to check the specifications you will learn what is included with all Mac models. You can find specifications here:
http://www.apple.com/support/specs/
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Welcome to the discussions, Diane!
i was told i could connect my USB wireless internet card to my time capsule
Unfortunately, you received incorrect information. The USB port on the Time Capsule will only support a printer and/or hard drive. Modems are not supported.
See this Apple Support Document for more details:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2421
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Any help or suggestions are greatly appreciated.
I am a first time Apple user and first time Support Community user.
If anyone has any other upgrade suggestions or something you would do to this unit, please let me know.
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The ethernet cable works fine but not in area where I want the computer.
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Then I get a separate pop up that says: Secure Connection Failed. aus3.mozilla:443 uses an invalid security certificate.
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