how long does apple hardware test take 2 run or where is my airport?

[mrlynn]

If you've got an Ethernet connection to your network, why do you need wifi? Do you move your iMac around? I have Airport turned off on my iMac 27". Ethernet is faster.

/Mr Lynn

[robfilms]

mrlynn wrote:
If you've got an Ethernet connection to your network, why do you need wifi? Do you move your iMac around? I have Airport turned off on my iMac 27". Ethernet is faster.

/Mr Lynn

ethernet works in the imac's present location (though my ever loving and patient wife is not thrilled with wire from router to imac) but i would like to eventually move the imac to a different workspace and without the airport working, i would have to string a 30' ethernet cable thru the apartment and that is not a viable option.

ymmv

be well.

rob

[modelamac]

Wifi is included in Macs to avoid running wires all over the place. Not all layouts are conducive to wired connections.

mrlynn wrote:
If you've got an Ethernet connection to your network, why do you need wifi? Do you move your iMac around? I have Airport turned off on my iMac 27". Ethernet is faster.

/Mr Lynn

[mrlynn]

robfilms wrote:
[quote=mrlynn]
If you've got an Ethernet connection to your network, why do you need wifi? Do you move your iMac around? I have Airport turned off on my iMac 27". Ethernet is faster.

/Mr Lynn

ethernet works in the imac's present location (though my ever loving and patient wife is not thrilled with wire from router to imac) but i would like to eventually move the imac to a different workspace and without the airport working, i would have to string a 30' ethernet cable thru the apartment and that is not a viable option.
Well, since you're in an apartment, I won't even suggest moving the router with your iMac. But if you find that either the Airport card or the antenna in the iMac is kaput, it will be cheaper to buy a USB wireless adapter from our hosts than to have the Apple Store take the iMac apart:

http://eshop.macsales.com/search/usb+wireless

/Mr Lynn

[robfilms]

mrlynn wrote:
[quote=robfilms]
[quote=mrlynn]
If you've got an Ethernet connection to your network, why do you need wifi? Do you move your iMac around? I have Airport turned off on my iMac 27". Ethernet is faster.

/Mr Lynn

ethernet works in the imac's present location (though my ever loving and patient wife is not thrilled with wire from router to imac) but i would like to eventually move the imac to a different workspace and without the airport working, i would have to string a 30' ethernet cable thru the apartment and that is not a viable option.
Well, since you're in an apartment, I won't even suggest moving the router with your iMac. But if you find that either the Airport card or the antenna in the iMac is kaput, it will be cheaper to buy a USB wireless adapter from our hosts than to have the Apple Store take the iMac apart:

http://eshop.macsales.com/search/usb+wireless

/Mr Lynn
i very much appreciate you adding your thoughts to the conversation.

thank you.

unfortunately, i had previously attempted a usb wireless adapter.

i found the set-up windows-like and clunky.

the bigger issue was the software was ridiculous in that when the imac would sleep, the re-connect was never automatic and needed a sign-in protocal each and every time. if the software could have "learned" that the imac would see the same wireless router, perhaps that would have been a viable alternative.

if anyone knows 1st hnd of a wireless adapter with thoughtful software that doesn't need a sign in each and every time, i would certainly look at this route again.

again, thanks to any and all who care to share.

be well.

rob

[Chakravartin]

robfilms wrote:
if anyone knows 1st hnd of a wireless adapter with thoughtful software that doesn't need a sign in each and every time, i would certainly look at this route again.

Forget WiFi if it's busted.

Look into Powerline Ethernet.