What is a good set-up to get the macpro linked wirelessly if you don't have an airport card installed?
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robbieduncan
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Get an Airport card installed? It's probably be the easiest, and certainly the best supported, solution.
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Yes, any router that has open LAN ports. Be careful, some wireless routers do not have LAN ports. You should look for something like wireless router and 4 port switch.
I actually run mine of off a netgear wireless switch since my computer is not next to my router. It works pretty well, extends my wireless network, and gives me 3 more LAN ports. Oh, and it is also a print server. It was a steal for $40 through tiger direct, but you have to already have a wireless router.
Anyway, any wireless router with 4 port switch will work. You can pick one up significantly cheaper than an airport, although they are quite nice. Just depends if you need the extra functions the airport offers.
Chris
Yes, any router that has open LAN ports. Be careful, some wireless routers do not have LAN ports. You should look for something like wireless router and 4 port switch.
I actually run mine of off a netgear wireless switch since my computer is not next to my router. It works pretty well, extends my wireless network, and gives me 3 more LAN ports. Oh, and it is also a print server. It was a steal for $40 through tiger direct, but you have to already have a wireless router.
Anyway, any wireless router with 4 port switch will work. You can pick one up significantly cheaper than an airport, although they are quite nice. Just depends if you need the extra functions the airport offers.
Chris
Can you explain how that would be done? I am having high speed cable installed next Sunday and they will only be able to instal it upstairs and my Mac Pro is downstairs. I already have an AEBS. Thanks!
agentphish
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Just get an airport card for your MacPro...It will be a lot less of a headache.
Should have probably done that when you bought it honestly...
Should have probably done that when you bought it honestly...
Don't they sell them at the Apple store? I think this will be the best thing to do in my situation since the AEBS will be upstairs and my Mac Pro downstairs.
I got back from the Apple store a short time ago with my Mac Pro Airport Extreme card. It was a bit hard to instal in that the two wires were hard to work with in such a small space and the wires being so short. It's hard to get them to "plug" onto the card. I found it easier to plug the card into the socket first and fasten the two screws then secure the wires. Works flawlessly.
Inside the box is the card, warranty and two screws in a packet. There is also a CD for the AEBS but it is not needed if your AEBS is already configured in your network.
Inside the box is the card, warranty and two screws in a packet. There is also a CD for the AEBS but it is not needed if your AEBS is already configured in your network.
