January 2008
Intermediate to advanced
336 pages
9h 43m
English
Every adapter manufacturer provides software for the most popular versions of Microsoft Windows, but that's not the only operating system you can use with a wireless network adapter—if you can find the right drivers. Drivers for less common operating systems may be available from the adapter manufacturer's technical support websites or from user groups devoted to the operating system in question.
For Macintosh users, your best bet is to use Apple AirPort adapters and the software provided with them, which are fully compatible with other Wi-Fi networks. But some other adapters will also work with a Mac, if you have the right drivers. Chapter 8 explains how to use AirPort software with a Macintosh.
If you have some other make of PC ...