original airport alternative

[zane]

I know that there is some alternatives to the original airport card because it is so expensive im looking for one around $30.

 

[WildCowboy]

Basically there aren't any good alternatives. You could try a USB wireless dongle, but they generally don't work well.

 

[zane]

I saw one on the ibook g3 setups thread.

 

[Lord Blackadder]

There are other options, and it depends on which Mac you have as to which different card to use.

But don't count on getting a new card for $30...maybe ebay.

 

[eidrunner247]

really, just go for the airport. it looks so much more pleasing. i know it's a bit more expensive, but in the grand scheme of things, it isn't that bad (just don't eat out as much, etc) just my two cents.

 

[kammron]

i bought an g3 ibook on ebay for my cousin,
and once it comes ill be looking for an airport card, or wireless usb.
im really leaning toward a usb at the moment.
cost wise it will save her a bunch.

 

[kammron]

i believe if you buy a d-link usb adapter etc...
this driver will work on a mac.
can anyone tell me if this is true, and if it will work.
the $30 for a d-link usb is better then the $90+ for an airport.

link:http://www.ralinktech.com/supp-1.htm

 

[Roba]

This review is quite helpful but they also left out a few cards as well. If you could get a slimline card by Proxim that had the same chip as the Apple Airport card then i think that would be ideal.

This seller on Ebay seems to be quite clued up on these things. Their store is also quite informative as well.


I am using a Buffalo WLI-PCM-L11GP-3 Airstation card without modification I also didn't need to download any drivers. I wrote about it a little in the thread that the OP mentioned in their second post. I also mentioned a few other potential cards in that thread.

Versiontracker also offer different drivers that they claim to support Mac software. I don't know how well this would work but maybe it could be something that you could research yourself in further detail.

 

[Mitthrawnuruodo]

The only cheaper card I've heard of is the Fairport card. And they are like $79.

You might be better off trying a USB WiFi dongle of some sorts. But I'm not sure all of them will work with OS X...

 

[kirschey]

Thank you all

Hey,

Thanks for the tips! I found the Sony ERA-201D1 at http://www.partstore.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductSKU=1565559&s=froogle

for $10 new in the box.

I was looking for a G card, but for $10 it can't be beat.

 

[mulze22]

Hey,

Thanks for the tips! I found the Sony ERA-201D1 at http://www.partstore.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductSKU=1565559&s=froogle

for $10 new in the box.

I was looking for a G card, but for $10 it can't be beat.

Just make sure that it is compatible with a Mac.