[G4] Wireless networking

[iwanabee]

Thanks for the reply! but I really don't want to share my files or 
stuff on my computer, I just want a  PC to be able to use the Airport 
to get online. We have a PC and Mac household.

On Dec 9, 2004, at 8:18 AM, C. Russell wrote:

> I assume wireless.. but would apply either way.. The PC needs to have 
> a folder setup as a share folder and sharing turned on if you wish to 
> exchange files between computers.. The Mac also must have sharing with 
> Windows PC checked. I am using OS 10.2.8 so things may be different if 
> your are using something different.
>
> System Preference>preference>accounts> Need to edit account and make 
> sure that the box a bottom is checked for "allow user to log in from 
> windows"
>
> Must have accounts on both CPU's with ID and Password. ( If you are 
> administrator of both machine you can use your login when your 
> computer starts up.)
>
> On the Mac the main menu GO>Connect to Server  ( that brings up a 
> dialog box that should show all computers on network..Click on the PC 
> and then click connect..you will be asked to enter a ID & PW. If the 
> are correct will connect.)
>
> Also in System Preference>Sharing>Services Tab  (You need to check the 
> box "Windows File Sharing" and click start.
>
> These are some suggestions.. I have to be gone most of the day...can 
> respond this evening..if you have more questions or problems. You did 
> not define OS for both CPU's and what kind of network. This web site 
> was may be helpful it was for me. 
> http://joelshoemaker.com/computer/mac/w98fs.html
>
> C.Russell
>
> On Thursday, December 9, 2004, at 07:43  AM, iwanabee wrote:
>
>> Help! I set up a Airport Extreme to my G4 and it works flawlessly, 
>> how ever I can't get a PC to join the network?  Is there any special 
>> setup I need to do?
>>
>>
>> On Dec 9, 2004, at 6:15 AM, C. Russell wrote:
>>
>>> I just installed a wireless system on my G4 using the Motorola Card 
>>> and works fine. I have a Linksys WGT54G wireless router. My neighbor 
>>> a 1/2 mile  away bought a 15 db antenna and he can log onto my 
>>> network and internet connection. The router was using its stock 
>>> antenna and he was getting a 14% signal level. I also installed a 
>>> Linksys PCI card in a PC that I have to use to run a couple programs 
>>> and I use it solve other people's PC problems. My Mac just keeps 
>>> charging alon. Also both Mac & PC talk with each other and share 
>>> files. It has been a learning experience for me
>>>
>>> Russell
>>>
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