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Connecting Mac G5 to wifi

I'd like to connect my old Mac G5 to wifi. I have the wifi antenna which is plugged in but do I need some sort of card or adaptor?

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bert [Entry]

"Boy you're late to the party ;-}

Yes, there is an AirPort Express card (802.11b) you could get as an option. Sadly, today we are using much faster WiFi connections and it's likely your router (AP) won't support this older standard. I would recommend getting a standalone AirPort Express unit so you can hook it up via the Ethernet port on your system to then connect to your router over WiFi.

But before you go down this path... Are you sure you want to connect your system to the internet?

Most of the software your system is using won't offer the same fidelity as newer systems running newer OS & apps. Besides, your systems security could be at risk as Apple has long since stopped issuing updates on the older OS's this system uses.

Here's a vid on how to install it: How to install airport card in a Power Mac G5

Update (12/23/2016)

How about converting the system into a Hackintosh?

Your kids might enjoy doing the project too! Here's Tony's web site that gets into doing it: My PowerMac G5 Hackintosh Build. While the site is a bit dated it can lead you into a fun project and in the end get something better suited for todays web."
bert [Entry]

I consider your response rude (saying you are late for the party), if I can drive my 2001 vehicle then why i cannot use my iMac (2005 model) for simple Internet connection. I was using it till about a year ago.
bert [Entry]

"i know this is a necro post, crypt keeper kinda old. i did happen to latch on to 3 units and i never got one when they first came out. i’ve cobbled parts from the three into a nice graphics making machine. i want to also get some older 3d apps. i’m learning 3d printing)…i own a version(9) of Lightwave and might need to connect its dongle that will probably need access to the web, and some Adobe products as well. i also just thought i need to check the other machines, there may be an airport in one already.what would be the best work around, including sneakerware to best utilise this machine?

thanks for reading."