Welcome to the MacNN Forums.

zipperzap · Dec 8, 2005, 03:30 PM

O.K. ... here's the problem. I want to get the iMac back on the net by using
a USB Network Adapter #USB100M. By using that adapter you can use a USB
port to link to the cable modem --To--> The Net! ... OR, so 'they've said!'
I'm also going to eventually using a Linksys router - 2.4, I believe.

iMac is OS 10.2.8 ...with an OS 9.2 onboard.

Here's the URL I've been working with: http://www.sustworks.com/site/news_usb_ethernet.html

Loaded the Mac drivers into the iMac.

So far I've hooked up the adapter from CABLE MODEM --> CABLE --> USB ADAPTER -->
into USB PORT of iMac.

Had cable modem company ping test iMac and it didn't ID iMac. Now I'm concerned.
What would YOU do? Anyone see something I missed?

Good Sup. read on the subject:
Page 1

Page 2

I'm beginning to get frustrated!

Any help would be appreciated/thanks in advance.

Macpilot · Dec 8, 2005, 09:14 PM

Do you have AppleCare for that iMac? If so, Apple will replace the logic board (which contains the network card) and your troubles are over.

If you don't have Applecare, then you must either try the USB method you are describing, or pay to have it fixed, or perhaps try Airport.

Also, what kind of iMac is this? I am assuming by the OS that it is the iMac G4 Flat Panel.

In the end, you might consider getting a new Mac, like a Mac mini that will have way better specs in almost every way AND include Tiger, iLife 05, and other cool stuff.

Good luck with that.

zipperzap · Dec 8, 2005, 09:56 PM

I am assuming by the OS that it is the iMac G4 Flat Panel.

No, actually it is not a G4 - it's the older 'all in one iMac' with the tube screen
included in the case & OS 9.2, etc. - a later one - but not a flat screen. I'm just
trying to see if I can keep it going without buying a new one. The warranty was
history long ago. I'm pretty sure it's pre-airport. The USB adapter seemed to be
worth a try, though.

dale · Dec 9, 2005, 05:03 AM

I'd either go with the USB option, or consider buying another old iMac on ebay to butcher for spares if you want to keep this machine running for a long while yet.

Shame about it being the preairport version otherwise you could have tried a pre-N wireless base station. I have heard very good reports about signal stregth and data rates using these devices (Belkin and netgear) , in comparison to the apple airport basestations. Shame they dont look as good.

zipperzap · Dec 9, 2005, 10:18 PM

Well, the problem is that the adapter 'solution' isn't working.

Any ideas?

jamil5454 · Dec 9, 2005, 10:34 PM

Well, it could be a bunch of different things. Not very many (if any) people here have USB ethernet adapters to relate to your dilemma.

Also, we need to know what you have to troubleshoot the problem. Have you tried power cycling the cable modem, trying a different ethernet cable, making sure the USB port actually works, etc...

zipperzap · Dec 10, 2005, 12:16 AM

making sure the USB port actually works

Well, the USB port works - have used other USB peripherals in the
port and it works. The cable, I'm not positive about.

Will C · Dec 10, 2005, 03:34 AM

Does system profiler 'see' the USB-ethernet adaptor?

zipperzap · Dec 10, 2005, 10:45 PM

Does system profiler 'see' the USB-ethernet adaptor?

Sorry, have to wait until Monday to tell you that. I'm out of town.

Big Mac · Dec 11, 2005, 12:17 AM

I have to concur - you should really consider getting a mini. iMacs that predate Airport are pretty limited, and it's likely not worth the trouble trying to get a USB ethernet adapter working. USB isn't a good connection bus for networking.

ginop1 · Jul 13, 2006, 07:09 PM

Originally Posted by zipperzap

O.K. ... here's the problem. I want to get the iMac back on the net by using
a USB Network Adapter #USB100M. By using that adapter you can use a USB
port to link to the cable modem --To--> The Net! ... OR, so 'they've said!'
I'm also going to eventually using a Linksys router - 2.4, I believe.

iMac is OS 10.2.8 ...with an OS 9.2 onboard.

Here's the URL I've been working with: http://www.sustworks.com/site/news_usb_ethernet.html

Loaded the Mac drivers into the iMac.

So far I've hooked up the adapter from CABLE MODEM --> CABLE --> USB ADAPTER -->
into USB PORT of iMac.

Had cable modem company ping test iMac and it didn't ID iMac. Now I'm concerned.
What would YOU do? Anyone see something I missed?

I know that it happened a year ago, however, I would like to know how you resolved your problem. My brother's iMac was hit by lightening yesterday. He thinks his Ethernet port is shot because he cannot connect to the internet.

tylerlg · Jul 22, 2006, 09:22 PM

I'd hate to bump an old topic , but i think it's odd that an old G3 i have was struck by lightning a couple years back , and the ethernet drive was blown on it after.

Hm , to all G3 users : Get a Surge-Protector !

imitchellg5 · Jul 23, 2006, 01:24 PM

It could have came through the cable line into the ethernet.