Apple G4 manual Using AirPort Wireless Networking, How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access

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Using AirPort Wireless Networking

AirPort offers an easy and affordable way to provide wireless Internet access anywhere in the home, at work, or in the classroom. Instead of using traditional cables, AirPort uses wireless local area network (LAN) technology to provide wireless communication between multiple computers. Through a wireless network you can set up access to the Internet, transfer files, play multiplayer games, and more.

Your Power Mac G4 is AirPort-ready. The only thing you need to add is an AirPort Card. See “Installing an AirPort Card” on page 70. You install the AirPort Card in a slot inside the computer and connect it directly to the end of a built-in antenna cable.

How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access

With AirPort, you set up a wireless connection to a device known as a base station, which has a physical connection to the Internet. AirPort technology works like a cordless telephone. The handset of the cordless phone makes a wireless connection to the base, which is connected to the telephone line. Similarly, your computer makes a wireless connection to the base station connected to the telephone line or your Ethernet network.

Telephone or Ethernet connection

AirPort Base Station

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Contents Setting Up Your Power Mac G4 Apple Computer, Inc Contents Important Ergonomic and Health-Related Information Installing MemoryInstalling a PCI Expansion Card or Replacing the AGP Card Working Inside Your ComputerSetting Up Positioning the Computer and DisplayPlugging In the Computer You can skip this step115 USB ports ADC monitor port VGA monitor port Modem port Ethernet port Need Help? Adjusting Your Monitor When You’re Not Using the ComputerWhat’s Next? Page If You Are New to the Mac This ChapterYour Computer at a Glance Opens the drive tray Ports and Connectors-Expanding Your Computer’s Capabilities Connect a phone cord to the internal modem Drive position Slots 2-5 33 MHz PCI slots Slot 1 AGP slot Hard disk drive carriers Sherlock 2-Your Internet Search Detective Tips and Tricks What You Can DoTo Get Started To Learn MoreITools-Free Internet Services for Mac Users KidSafeCreate an alias of your iDisk for easy access IReview Apple.com-Your Starting Place on the World Wide WebApple Support Volume control Play button Favorites drawer QuickTime-Audio and Video on the InternetWhat You Can Do IMovie 2-Create and Edit Your Own Digital Movies PlayheadShare your desktop iMovie with your friends and family Set Schedule Adjust your Software Update schedule Multiple Users-Turn One Mac Into Many AccountsCreate a voice print passphrase Mac Help-Answers to All Your Macintosh Questions Using Your Computer Using the Standard Function Keys Using Your Apple Pro Keyboard and Apple Pro MouseCustomizing Function Keys Using Your Apple Pro Mouse For More Information About Your Keyboard and MouseUsing USB Devices Connecting Multiple USB Devices For More Information on USBUsing FireWire Devices These are some of the things you can do with FireWireFireWire Target Disk Mode For More Information on FireWireInserting a Disc Using Your CD or DVD DriveEjecting a Disc Playing DVD and Audio Discs Using Your ModemUsing an External USB Modem For More Information on Your CD or DVD DriveConnecting to an Ethernet Network For More Information on Using Ethernet Using AirPort Wireless Networking How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet AccessPutting the Computer to Sleep to Save Energy Wireless Network ConnectionsFor More Information on AirPort Attaching Scsi Devices to Your Computer Using the Computer as a Server Without a Monitor Transferring Information Between Two Macintosh ComputersPage Working Inside Your Computer Unplug the power cord Opening the ComputerPage Installing Memory Close the computer Installing Internal Storage Devices Installing Ultra ATA Drives Unplug the power cord bundle from the main logic boardRemove the power cord bundle from the drive Page Install the ATA drive in the U-shaped bracket Replace the carrier and drive Plug the power cord bundles into the hard disk drives Plug the power cord bundle back into the main logic board Installing Ultra160 LVD Scsi Drives When you attach the drive to the carrierWhen you replace the carrier and reconnect the drive cables About AGP Cards Installing a PCI Expansion Card or Replacing the AGP CardAbout PCI Expansion Cards Installing Your Card One of these five card guides Working Inside Your Computer Installing an AirPort Card AirPort Card connectorReplacing the Battery Chapter Troubleshooting Software Problems Reset the computer’s parameter random-access memory PramContact an Apple-authorized service provider If that doesn’t work, or if you hear tones during startupProblems With Your Display Make sure the display is connected firmly to the computer Dimensions and Operating Environment Processor and Memory Specifications32, 64, 128, 256, or 512 MB DIMMs CD-ROM and CD-RW Drive Specifications DVD-R/CD-RW Drive SpecificationsIeee 802.3 compliant Data transfer speed 100, 200, and 400 MbpsSpeed 53 kilobits per second Kbps Amperes a maximum at 28 V DC in the Apple Display Connector AGP card with Apple Display Connector and VGA connectorFrequency 50-60 hertz Hz Power Requirements for Devices You Can Connect Computer can provide up to 15 W total to the FireWire portsSystem Clock and Battery Page Safety, Maintenance, and Ergonomics Important Safety InformationAppendix B General Maintenance Protecting Your CD or DVD DriveImportant Ergonomic and Health-Related Information Maintaining Your DisplayShoulders relaxed Wavelength 790 nm Power out of objective lens 3.3mW
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