AirPort Extreme 802.11n* Enabler for Mac
If you have a Mac with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor (except the 17-inch, 1.83GHz iMac) or a Mac Pro with AirPort Extreme, you can enable it to access an 802.11n wireless network using the AirPort Extreme 802.11n Enabler software.
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Important note: The Enabler is included free with the new AirPort Extreme Base Station with 802.11n. If you purchase a new AirPort Extreme Base Station, you do not need to purchase the Enabler separately.
These Macs have the 802.11n hardware built-in:
- MacBook Pro with Intel Core 2 Duo
- MacBook with Intel Core 2 Duo
- Mac Pro with AirPort Extreme option
- iMac with Intel Core 2 Duo (except the 17-inch, 1.83GHz iMac)
Do you need the AirPort Extreme 802.11n Enabler?
Before purchasing the 802.11n Enabler software, please check to make sure that your Mac does not already have the 802.11n enabler already installed.
- Open Network Utility (found in the Applications > Utilities folder)
- Under the Info Tab, choose Network Interface (en1)
- In the section "Model: Wireless Network Adapter," if it says (802.11a/b/g/n), you already have the 802.11n enabler installed. If it says (802.11a/b/g), you do not have the 802.11n enabler installed.
How to install the AirPort Extreme 802.11n Enabler:
- Add the AirPort Extreme 802.11n Enabler to your shopping cart and complete your order.
- On the Order Confirmation page and email, you'll receive instructions and a URL for downloading the Enabler software.
- Click the download link, then locate the disk image (.dmg) file on your computer and double-click it.
- Double-click the AirPort Extreme 802.11n Enabler file and follow the onscreen steps to update your Mac.
Note: The software license for the 802.11n Enabler software allows you to install and use it on all computers under your ownership or control.
*Based on an IEEE 802.11n draft specification.
Questions & Answers
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I have 802.11g, does this mean that I have the 802.11n enabler already installed
- Asked by KN from Winchmore Hill
- 1/10/2009
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What kind of unit you have? So we will find out what kind of airport wireless network will work in your unit. …More
- Answered by MR
- 7/10/2009
- 6 of 10 people found this useful
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I want to connect mac to wireless in house, weak signal, what do we need to enhance the reception so as strong
- Asked by MH from DELTA
- 4/11/2009
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I have a MacBook 1.1 2 GHz Core Duo and Network Utility shows Net Interface (en1): (802.11 a/b/g) -- will the n Enabler get me to g?
- Asked by JZ from Atlanta
- 10/10/2009
Best Answer
No. Unfortunately the CORE DUO is NOT upgradable to the 802.11n specification. You must
have the later version the CORE 2 DUO for this upgrade. I have been on tech support trying
to get this upgrade and was unsuccessful. Finally an upper level technical support person told
me what the problem was.
Also, I cannot find any USB cards that work with Apple re 802.11n specification. There are
about a zillion cards (USB, Express card, PC card, etc. for the PC of course. …More- Answered by FB from CEDAR PARK
- 12/11/2009
- 5 of 5 people found this useful
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