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Wireless N Router with 10.2.5???
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I have no idea why these router manufacturers would do that. Perhaps it's just lack of knowledge about Macs... I remember a time when Linksys didn't support using Macs with their routers, but it worked fine...
I'm guessing its a support standpoint. They have got to draw the line somewhere on what OS level their support specialists are knowledgeable about.
To the OP ... it should work just fine.
Yes. There's no reason why that won't work. Even if you decided to go wireless with your old G4, it should work.
There's no reason why it won't work. The important thing is that both ends adhere to the 802.11g standards.
I have old g3s running 8.6 connected by ethernet cable that works just fine. Any ethernet device will work through a router via cable. Even my old G3 laptop running OS 9.1 connects just fine wirelessly (but of course not in n mode).
If the router has its own config/control software (like the apple products), it may require a more modern OS. I think the new TCs require 10.5.+. Most other routers are configurable by web page. But as someone said, the manufacture often draws a line on what OS they answer questions about.
I can configure my modern actiontek router with my 2002 vintage netscape browzer on my OS 9.1 laptop for example.. but I wouldn't expect actiontek to answer OS specific questions.
If the router has its own config/control software (like the apple products), it may require a more modern OS. I think the new TCs require 10.5.+. Most other routers are configurable by web page. But as someone said, the manufacture often draws a line on what OS they answer questions about.
I can configure my modern actiontek router with my 2002 vintage netscape browzer on my OS 9.1 laptop for example.. but I wouldn't expect actiontek to answer OS specific questions.
If you're looking for router recommendations, I have nothing but good things to say about the D-Link DIR-655 and, yes, your machine running OS X 10.2.5 will work fine with it.