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| Click here to select a new forum. | | Upgrading Internal Airport Card In A1106 PBG4 | Posted by: CC_333 on 2013-07-02 22:15:55
Hi,
I know it would be difficult, if not impossible to hack in an extra antenna, but I'm just wondering if it's even possible to get a card that'll fit in there.
I know I could simply use a PC card or USB type adapter, but taking off from Gorgonops' inquiries, I thought maybe it might be possible for the A1106 PowerBook G4 to accept a more modern card in it's internal Airport slot that has wireless-n capabilities.
Perhaps it'll help me better understand if I begin with the basics: what kind of interface is it? Some kind of Mini-PCI? Perhaps it's adaptable for something modern?
c
| Posted by: Anonymous Freak on 2013-07-02 22:29:45
In theory, sure, it's a standard mini-PCI card. But do any 802.11n cards have PowerPC drivers?
| Posted by: CC_333 on 2013-07-02 23:42:31
In theory, sure, it's a standard mini-PCI card. That's a start.
But do any 802.11n cards have PowerPC drivers? That would have to depend on the chipset. I know that some USB 802.11n adapters support PowerPC, but I don't know about Mini-PCI cards.
I should start experimenting with a machine that has an easily accessible slot.
c
| Posted by: Gorgonops on 2013-07-05 21:16:34
It is indeed *really* hard to get the airport card out of those last model powerbooks, or at least I remember it being so. (It's been a few years, but I recall thinking you might have to pull the motherboard to get it out.)
Drivers undoubtedly will be an issue but it's an interesting thought. A great source for mini-PCI cards to play with is old wifi routers; I've retrofitted several x86 laptops with very nice (linux friendly) Atheros cards out of SMB-grade Netgears. That said, the best I've seen so far are 802.11a. (wonder if I have any left, come to think about it.)
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