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mac mini question

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  • 05-05-2005 11:26pm
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    mobileplaza
    Closed Accounts Posts: 237 ✭✭


    hey peps iv had my mac mini sitting in a box the last couple of months because i have no wireless network card for it..

    im just woundering if anyones knows if i can get away with using a normal usb network dongle. or do i need a airport express???

    i have a belkin wireless router.. will this be a problem?

    im a pc man.. so im new to the mac world :o


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    jozi
    Registered Users Posts: 5,391 ✭✭✭jozi


    Why do you need a network connection for it to work?
    (Mac n00b to)


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    mobileplaza
    Closed Accounts Posts: 237 ✭✭mobileplaza


    the mini does not have built in wifi so i need a card!

    im wounderin if it will only work with the airport extreme or could i use a regular usb wireless dongle


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    lomb
    Registered Users Posts: 6,031 ✭✭✭lomb


    could always flog it here and buy something else. the mac range arent really too upgradeable without paying crazy inflated prices.


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    heggie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,879 ✭✭✭heggie


    dont mind lomb! but as far as i know yeh u need the airport card, theres no 3rd party usb thingys that work with airport software afaik.


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