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lextek · Jan 8, 2003, 05:09 AM

Looks like I'm going to be getting the new "little" PB with the Extreme Airport card. Just wondering if it will work with the old Airport Basestation?

hoxtonkid · Jan 8, 2003, 06:36 AM

The new airport extreme is backwards compatible, so it should work with your old basestation!

Go for it...!

MickS · Jan 8, 2003, 06:42 AM

It will work. This is the primary advantage of 802.11g (Airport Extreme) over 802.11a.

Obviously you'll only get 802.11b performance though and will need to buy a new 12" or 17" PowerBook.

slider · Jan 8, 2003, 04:48 PM

This is my thing, Apple did not supply a means to get my QS or iBook to take advantage of Airport Extreme's 54Mbps. I wonder if it is possible, perhaps a third party will make an AP card for older products.

Dubstar · Jan 9, 2003, 07:07 PM

According to a segment on "the screensavers" on techtv today -- it looks like there will be some third party solution. Check out their web site for more details.