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clearchaos

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Feb 8, 2009
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I'm seriously considering buying a new mac mini in a couple weeks, and i have a question about the wireless network setup.
there are 2 PCs in my house that are already setup to a wireless network with a router and everything. Can my mini connect to that network problem-free? Or will i need to buy an Airport Station?
 
I'm seriously considering buying a new mac mini in a couple weeks, and i have a question about the wireless network setup.
there are 2 PCs in my house that are already setup to a wireless network with a router and everything. Can my mini connect to that network problem-free? Or will i need to buy an Airport Station?

You can connect in the same way

Airport = Wireless (its just Mac's name)
Macs can connect to Wireless networks in the same way Windows machines do.

Infact with a Mac you tend to get added bonuses like being able to parouse through Windows machines documents on your networks.
 
You should be able to connect. I bring my MacBook Pro to my friend's house all the time and it connects instantly. This after you enter the connect password if any.
 
You can connect your Mac to the existing network. No additional hardware required.
 
thanks guys!
in less than a month i should be the proud new owner of a Mac Mini.

my old school used to use Macs exclusively, and i loved the look and feel of them. i haven't used one in a few years, but im certain within a day we'll be best friends again. :)
 
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