Mac Mini USB Wireless network Adapters

[TheGeek]

Anyone know if the Mac Mini is compatible with a USB wireless network adapter?

 

[phisrow]

It would depend on which one. In principal they should be compatible with any USB1.0/1.1/2 device; but it isn't certain that some random USB adapter has OSX drivers. We'll need a specific model to say for sure. Try googling for usb wireless OSX, or similar. That should bring up some reviews of specific devices. Vendor sites might also list driver specifics.

 

[gaidin123]

The DLink DWL-122 and DWL-G122 usb2 adapters should work. Check xlr8yourmac.com for some more reader reports. There are a decent number of 802.11B ones I think...far fewer 802.11G.

I believe most of the broadcom 802.11g pcmcia cards work on the powerbooks since apple uses the same chips in their airport extreme stuff.

Gaidin

 

[SLCentral]

Pretty much most of the USB wireless adaptors will work, but I do think its worth spending a few extra bucks (eBay) and getting an Airport Extreme card. The less wires the better.

 

[hopejr]

the issue here is that the mini that TheGeek has doesn't have the necessary mezzanine board for an airport card, so getting one won't help.