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teszeract · Jun 11, 2006, 08:01 PM

Do the older powerbooks (specifically the Pismo) have the same problem (broadcom/no broadcom chip) with the newer usb based 802.11g adapters as they do with the pcmcia cards?

With the PCM cards, Apple only support Airport or PCM cards with the same chipset as the Airport. These are so rare and continually changing that you might as well be panning for gold.

imitchellg5 · Jun 18, 2006, 08:58 PM

The only way to really know is to try and buy. Apple is constantly updating AirPort software so that it will work with other adapters and cards.

teszeract · Jun 19, 2006, 08:54 PM

I did find one that purports to be Mac compatible. I have not bought yet.

imitchellg5 · Jun 23, 2006, 05:19 PM

It would probably work then. If it doesn't I am sure that they would refund your money.

amazing · Jun 24, 2006, 09:55 AM

You'd get more answers in the networking forum:

http://forums.macnn.com/showthread.php?t=295013

no use reinventing the apple, after all...

amazing · Jun 24, 2006, 10:15 AM

pmcia 11g $70, needs 10.2.6 and later

http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Sonne...hnology/G54CB/