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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Many Mac computers with an Intel Core 2 Duo and all Mac Pro computers with AirPort Extreme can be enabled to access 802.11n-based wireless networks. If you purchased one of these Macs, you can use the AirPort Extreme 802.11n Enabler software to activate this advanced wireless capability.
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)
Please make sure you have one of these Mac computers before purchasing the 802.11n Enabler software. It is not compatible with other Mac models.
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:
Important: You must installAirPort Extreme Update 2007-002 before installing the 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
- Oct 1, 2009
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Will non intel laptops run 802.11n?
- Asked by FR from Kittredge
- Oct 8, 2009
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802.11n was introduced into the Mac range mid 2007. No 'non-Intel' Mac's have the hardware to support 802.11n. …More
- Answered by JM from HAPPY VALLEY
- Oct 21, 2009
- 4 of 6 people found this useful
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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
- Oct 10, 2009
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