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Q & A: iBook Series Q & A: Networking & Communication
How can I network the iBook to another Mac?There are several ways to network the iBook to another Mac.
For Macs that have 10Base-T or 10/100Base-T ethernet pre-installed and are capable of running MacOS 8.6 or higher, the first Mac can be added to an AirPort network via a crossover ethernet cable between the computer and the hardware access point and the iBook can be added to the same network by the wireless AirPort connection.
If the other Mac has ethernet pre-installed, but is not capable of running MacOS 8.6, you can just connect a simple crossover cable between the ethernet ports of the other Mac and the iBook.
Two AirPort-equipped iBooks can be networked together even without the AirPort hardware access point by using "direct computer-to-computer communications" within a range of approximately 50 meters.
Does the iBook have an internal microphone?
No. The iBook does not have an internal microphone. If you would like to use a microphone with the iBook, you will need to purchase an external USB-based microphone.
What is AirPort? How does it work? How fast?
According to Apple's own AirPort FAQ, Tech Info Library Document #60430, "AirPort is a wireless local area network (LAN) technology that offers a simple, affordable way to bring the Internet to every room in your home or every desk in a classroom--without cables, additional phone lines, or complicated networking hardware."
AirPort includes a "hardware access point" which acts as a base station for connecting to a phone line, ethernet network, or high-speed modem (xDSL, Cable, etc.) and a "software access point" which uses a second iBook as the base station and the second iBook's modem as the Internet connection.
The AirPort technology uses radio signals for transmission, which can pass through walls and other solid objects. The AirPort works within 50 meters of a base station and transmits data at an impressive 11 megabits per second.
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Can AirPort be used with the PowerBook G3 series?
The PowerBook G3 "FW" series has built-in support for AirPort technology. Third-party wireless PC cards will be available for older models in the PowerBook G3 series.
Can AirPort be added to an older iMac or Power Mac G3?
According to Apple's own AirPort FAQ, Tech Info Library Document #60430, older iMacs, that do not have built-in AirPort capability, and Power Macintosh G3 can models be added to an AirPort network via a crossover Ethernet cable between the computer and the hardware access point. The hardware access point can still be used by the iBook as a wireless connection at the same time.
Can AirPort be added to older Macs?
Any "older" Mac that has a 10Base-T or 10/100Base-T ethernet card and can run MacOS 8.6 or higher can be added to an AirPort network via a crossover Ethernet cable between the computer and the hardware access point. You can look up your Mac or MacOS-Compatible here on EveryMac.com to see if it has ethernet pre-installed.
What modem type comes with the iBook? Can one be added?
The iBook ships with a built-in modem with support for both K56 flex and V.90 standards. The modem connector is an RJ-11 jack on the back of the notebook.
Can an ISDN, Cable, or ADSL connection be used with the iBook?
Yes. Along with every other Mac that has 10/100Base-T Ethernet pre-installed, the iBook is designed to accommodate ISDN, Cable, ADSL, and other high-speed connections that plug into the Ethernet port.
For additional information on ISDN, Cable, or ADSL connections, please refer to Yahoo's directory listing.
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