powerbook G4 TI Airport + Linksys WRT54G v6

d1c1ple69 · 02-02-2007, 10:17 PM

Hi all,

I'm struggling attempting to get connectivity working. I have a newer v6 (vxworks powered). Co-worker picked up a new mcbkpro and i'm checking out OS X. I have latest firmware on the linksys. I am using mixed mode B/G with WPA/WPA2 Personal-PSK. I have used the notebook @ the office (WPA2 Enterprise) and works fine but cannot get it to connect @ home unless I turn on SSID broadcast, Allow B Only and disable all security. Powerbook is 10.4.8 w all current updates. Any ideas?

roncross@cox.net · 02-03-2007, 12:40 AM

Have you tried to connect the computer to the router with an ethernet cable?

You can also go to system preference/Network/Airport/ and select assist me and see if the computer can help you get an airport connection.

d1c1ple69 · 02-03-2007, 08:59 AM

yea; built in wired port works fine. I've not tried the wizard

d1c1ple69 · 02-03-2007, 11:11 AM

Are there any 3rd party wifi G PC-Cards that work w OS X? I've tried a few I have on hand NetGear WG511 (Intersil), Cisco AiroNet 350, and Compaq WL110. All show up on the menu bar; but I don't see a way to configure them in Network Preferences.

tlarkin · 02-03-2007, 11:24 AM

what type of encryption are you running? I am running tkip + aes on my linksys wrt54gl at home and my macs connect to it fine wirelessly.

d1c1ple69 · 02-03-2007, 11:41 AM

same, wpa/wpa2 personal + AES. Does not seem to like this router. Found some posts on other forums w users having issues. I've tried every channel 1-11, only connects w B-Only and no encyption+SSID broadcast on.

http://www.linksysinfo.org/forums/sh...ad.php?t=51295

aubreyapple · 02-03-2007, 08:35 PM

If you can get your money back, return it and get a WRT-54GL.

tlarkin · 02-03-2007, 08:38 PM

that is very strange espeically since apple uses broadcom chips in their airport cards and linksys also uses broadcom hardware....

roncross@cox.net · 02-03-2007, 11:01 PM

You should try calling linksys to see if they can help you.

02-02-2007, 10:17 PM	#1
d1c1ple69 Prospect Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4	powerbook G4 TI Airport + Linksys WRT54G v6 Hi all, I'm struggling attempting to get connectivity working. I have a newer v6 (vxworks powered). Co-worker picked up a new mcbkpro and i'm checking out OS X. I have latest firmware on the linksys. I am using mixed mode B/G with WPA/WPA2 Personal-PSK. I have used the notebook @ the office (WPA2 Enterprise) and works fine but cannot get it to connect @ home unless I turn on SSID broadcast, Allow B Only and disable all security. Powerbook is 10.4.8 w all current updates. Any ideas? Last edited by d1c1ple69; 02-02-2007 at 10:22 PM.

02-03-2007, 12:40 AM	#2
roncross@cox.net MVP Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,760	Have you tried to connect the computer to the router with an ethernet cable? You can also go to system preference/Network/Airport/ and select assist me and see if the computer can help you get an airport connection. __________________ with warm regards Ronald Cross

02-03-2007, 11:01 PM	#9
roncross@cox.net MVP Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,760	You should try calling linksys to see if they can help you. __________________ with warm regards Ronald Cross

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread:

02-03-2007, 08:59 AM	#3
d1c1ple69 Prospect Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4	yea; built in wired port works fine. I've not tried the wizard

02-03-2007, 11:11 AM	#4
d1c1ple69 Prospect Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4	Are there any 3rd party wifi G PC-Cards that work w OS X? I've tried a few I have on hand NetGear WG511 (Intersil), Cisco AiroNet 350, and Compaq WL110. All show up on the menu bar; but I don't see a way to configure them in Network Preferences.

02-03-2007, 11:24 AM	#5
tlarkin League Commissioner Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kansas City Posts: 11,347	what type of encryption are you running? I am running tkip + aes on my linksys wrt54gl at home and my macs connect to it fine wirelessly.

02-03-2007, 11:41 AM	#6
d1c1ple69 Prospect Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4	same, wpa/wpa2 personal + AES. Does not seem to like this router. Found some posts on other forums w users having issues. I've tried every channel 1-11, only connects w B-Only and no encyption+SSID broadcast on. http://www.linksysinfo.org/forums/sh...ad.php?t=51295

02-03-2007, 08:35 PM	#7
aubreyapple All Star Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 561	If you can get your money back, return it and get a WRT-54GL.

02-03-2007, 08:38 PM	#8
tlarkin League Commissioner Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kansas City Posts: 11,347	that is very strange espeically since apple uses broadcom chips in their airport cards and linksys also uses broadcom hardware....