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M Mini / WiFi
« on: April 15, 2020, 07:22:42 PM »
Anyone use one of these? Found a Mini here W/O WiFi or Bluetooth
and rather than chase down original bits and pieces thought maybe
I'd try one of these. [I know, robs you of a valued USB port.] ::)


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Re: M Mini / WiFi
« Reply #1 on: April 15, 2020, 07:29:42 PM »
I have one. The drivers are oddly done, but it works in a pinch. Right now I'm using an access point connected to my wireless network and hooked up to the Mini via Ethernet. It works well in a pinch, but if you have a spare access point and a way to connect it to your network (mine is an AirPort Express) I'd recommend that instead.

But it works well (the drivers act a bit odd in Tiger from my memory, but I don't remember exactly what) :)
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Re: M Mini / WiFi
« Reply #2 on: April 16, 2020, 07:46:11 AM »
Thanks Europa! Site search results here from IIO’s previous post:
http://macos9lives.com/smforum/index.php/topic,2269.msg12320.html#msg12320
noted some problems with “little red wifi usb dongle”.
I may give one a try eventually, but for now -
probably just stick with ethernet. Thanks.

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Re: M Mini / WiFi
« Reply #3 on: April 16, 2020, 12:29:08 PM »
No problem! I wish you the best :)
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Re: M Mini / WiFi
« Reply #4 on: April 16, 2020, 05:37:11 PM »
the low power of USB 1.1. is a story for itself. i have no clue how much such an antenna for within the same room will require, but together with mouse and keyboard it could easily be more than 500mA.
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