Does anyone know if Mac supports WiFi connections? I'd like to link it up to my wireless network though I can't find any support on it. If not can you use a Internet connection through blue-tooth?
Last edited by Simulator on Tue Sep 19, 2006 7:53 pm; edited 1 time in total
If your mac has a wireless card then yes it can. What kind of mac do you have?
I don't have one yet, but I was thinking of getting a Mac Mini, that has AirPort and Bluetooth, I'm a noob when it comes to Macs, its a whole new world for me
| Simulator wrote: |
| I don't have one yet, but I was thinking of getting a Mac Mini, that has AirPort and Bluetooth, I'm a noob when it comes to Macs, its a whole new world for me |
I suggest you don't worry because Macs were meant for the computer illiterate person inside all of us. It should be easy for you.So what I just cross my fingers and hope that it will somehow connect to my wifi connection.... 
Though that does work for Windows.......
Anyway, in short I want to know if a WiFi card/slot can be setup on a Mac most macs come with a wireless card in them. Some of the old ones dont, but I think all the newer ones do. Ill check that tho.
Then to connect its just like connecting anything else to wireless.
Yup they all come with build in wireless cards.
Just make sure you have the Airport card. The Card not the software. Apple is a little confusing using the name for both the hardware and the software.
As far as getting started on a mac it should be fairly easy. Unlike most linux version that are made to be similar to Windows. Macintosh doesn't do this. They stick with their own traditions. If you have any questions you can just email me.
| Xeniczone wrote: |
Just make sure you have the Airport card. The Card not the software. Apple is a little confusing using the name for both the hardware and the software.
As far as getting started on a mac it should be fairly easy. Unlike most linux version that are made to be similar to Windows. Macintosh doesn't do this. They stick with their own traditions. If you have any questions you can just email me. |
Most linux versions made to be similar to windows? please explain.. i have yet to find a linux version that tries to stay similar to windows... If i am thinking on the right track(in wich I am probably not) linux was there BEFORE windows.I think hes on about the GUI,
ok so Saber, are you saying that all new macs come with built in WiFi, or have they got a slot that you can add a WiFi card too?
macbook - has it allready
macbook pro - has it allready
mac pro - has the slot, you can oder it with a card tho.
imac - has it allready
mini mac - has it allready
any others I didnt cover?
| Saber wrote: |
macbook - has it allready
macbook pro - has it allready
mac pro - has the slot, you can oder it with a card tho.
imac - has it allready
mini mac - has it allready
any others I didnt cover? |
So is WiFi called AirPort in Mac Terms?i think that airport is sommat to do with wifi and music streaming....
not quite sure.
anyway.
I know this guy who's setting up a site called... wait for it....
The Mac Nurse.
Claims it should offer support for Macs etc.
http://www.themacnurse.com
he's updating it now but it should come out soon.
he's quite a wiz @ this mac stuff | Quote: |
| So is WiFi called AirPort in Mac Terms? |
Yes that correctIf you buy any computer except the Mac Pro you will get wireless built in (i think). The wireless card is call 'Airport' and on a Mac Pro you can get it built to order. It is easy to use and should be in the manual of the computer you buy for the software side of it. Good luck
-gs
| Simulator wrote: |
I think hes on about the GUI,
ok so Saber, are you saying that all new macs come with built in WiFi, or have they got a slot that you can add a WiFi card too? |
o ok thanks for clarification... but there are only a few that try to mimic windows style..Great thanks for the response!
For wireless networking, the Apple Airport cards are ridiculously exopensive and the older machines won't take the Airport Wireless G cards.
If your mac has PCI slots, get a Broadcom based wireless card and download a Ralink Mac driver, which they supply for their cards which are marketed by many different suppliers
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