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The Power Mac G4 supports the AirPort Card, an internal wireless LAN module. The AirPort Card is available as a build-to-order option or as a user-installable upgrade.
The AirPort Card can be used for local printer sharing, file exchange, internet access, and e-mail access.
The AirPort Card transmits and receives data at up to 11 Mbps. It is also interoperable with some older wireless LANs, as specified in Hardware Components .
Wireless connection to the internet or a wired LAN requires a base station as the connection to the internet or a bridge between the wireless signals and a wired LAN. Software included with the AirPort Card enables a Macintosh computer that has an AirPort Card installed to act as a base station. The user also has the option of purchasing an AirPort Base Station that can be connected to the wired LAN or to a 56 Kbps hardware modem.