Original Airport + G3 = HELP!

[Knapan]

I bought an iMac g3 with an airport in it today. It is my first mac, and Im not sure how to set it up. I know a fair bit about "pee cee's" but I can't seem to get it to work. Heres what I've tried so far:

a) Made sure the airport is physically there, and seated properly.
b) Tinkered with some settings. Although, there don't seem to be too many.
c) Changed my Linksys WRT54G to "mixed mode" and "b only", no go.
d) Ive also tried setting the router to channel 6 and 11. Still nothing.

The iMac detects the airport, and seems to be functioning normally, except it doesn't pick up my wifi signal. In case it matters, I'm running OSX 10.3.

Thanks in advance!

 

[mike dunx]

try clicking the "other" option on the airport drop down menu and then typing in the name of your wireless network

 

[rikers_mailbox]

in addition to checking that the airport card is seated properly, also verify that the antenna is connected securely.

http://download.info.apple.com/Apple_Support_Area/Manuals/imac/0342102.PDF - page 31

 

[mowogg]

Security settings/

What security settings are on your WiFi? Is it set to WPA? I don't think the original Airport cards support WPA, only WEP. If you have incompatible security settings, your iMac will see your network, but won't connect. Try turning off security settings (leaving your network vulnerable, so don't leave it that way) and try and connect the iMac.

 

[grapes911]

Does your router have preamble settings? If so, I believe the original airport card only supports a long preamble.

 

[Knapan]

in addition to checking that the airport card is seated properly, also verify that the antenna is connected securely.

http://download.info.apple.com/Apple_Support_Area/Manuals/imac/0342102.PDF - page 31

Haha, I didn't even know the antenna was there. Thanks for the help! It fixed the problem!

I feel dumb now. Hehe. Now just to fix that annoying buzz. It sounds like it might be coming from the front, down my the speakers/cd drive.

Edit: How hard are these things to open up and get a look in there?

 

[rikers_mailbox]

Haha, I didn't even know the antenna was there. Thanks for the help! It fixed the problem!

great!

Now just to fix that annoying buzz. It sounds like it might be coming from the front, down my the speakers/cd drive.

a buzz or a hum? i'm asking if the source electrical or mechanical. Hums are more indicative of fans or motors (like the hard drive motor).

Edit: How hard are these things to open up and get a look in there?

not hard, it's annoying. I've only gone so far as to replace a hard drive but even that requires a comfort of computer guts. If you do crack 'er open, be sure to replace the battery. These iMacs are getting o l d .

 

[Knapan]

Thanks for the battery reminder. Im pretty sure my cmos battery is dead. I have some familiarity with pc guts, as I have build a few pc's in the last year or two. The sound almost sounds liek a synthesizer, or hmmm....thats all I can really think of.