G4 Mac Mini Wi-Fi option?

[C_corie]

I have a G4 Mac Mini, I think it’s the base model, I’m pretty sure it’s running 10.4 maybe? I haven’t used it in 7 years or so. I’m trying to find a monitor and hopefully an easy USB way to make it “WiFi.”

Most WiFi USB adapters seem to want to run a newer OS X version, but I want to be able to run classic mode still.

Any suggestions?

 

[el-John-o]

If you can find the Aiport Upgrade kit on eBay (you'll need the whole kit), that can be one solid option for native Wi-Fi.

Barring that, I wouldn't bother with adding Wi-Fi via USB, especially if you want to run classic mode. Instead, consider a Wi-Fi bridge. If you have an old Wi-Fi router in a closet somewhere, there's a good chance it'll work for this. If not, consider any number of inexpensive Wi-Fi wireless to wired adapters. They're sometimes marketed for older Game Consoles, printers, security cameras, etc. You don't need a fancy one that supports high speeds because your G4 can't take advantage of it anyway.

Here's one that gets good reviews and is powered by USB:

VONETS WiFi Bridge 2.4GHz Wireless Ethernet Bridge Signal Repeater WiFi Hotspot with 5V/2A USB Power Adapter RJ45 to WiFi Convert for DVR, Monitoring, IP Printer, Network Device VAP11G-300

VONETS WiFi Bridge 2.4GHz Wireless Ethernet Bridge Signal Repeater WiFi Hotspot with 5V/2A USB Power Adapter RJ45 to WiFi Convert for DVR, Monitoring, IP Printer, Network Device VAP11G-300

www.amazon.com

The USB port is just used to power the device. Your computer will actually connect to your Wi-Fi via the ethernet connection, which means it'll be native and OS supported, including on classic mode.