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AirPort Extreme 802.11n* Enabler for Mac
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118 Questions from the Community
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If I have upgraded my system to Snow Leopard do I still need to apply this update?
- Asked by Michael M from Gold River
- Jan 6, 2012
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What is the use of the AirPort Extreme 802.11n Enabler? What are you able to do?
- Asked by Kevin C from Fremont
- Jan 8, 2011
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It lets you take advantage of the 802.11n standard which allows your wireless card to use multiple antennas that results in faster data transfer using multiple signals
- Answered by Adrian C from Toongabbie
- Jun 21, 2011
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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 Marcia H from Delta
- Nov 3, 2009
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If a Mac is already receiving a wireless signal, this enabler software will not strengthen either the signal or the reception. It is intended only for a relatively small number of older Intel-based processor Macs. No pre-Intel Mac, and no PowerPC processor Mac, can benefit from this.
To enhance a weak signal:
1. if possible, boost the transmit power and reduce the multi-cast rate by adjusting the software settings of the transmitter
2. since many various factors may be involved, try changing the channel being used by the transmitter until you find one that works better
3. reduce or eliminate sources of broadcast interference on the channel being used by the transmitter
4. transmit on a different frequency by replacing a wireless "g" router with an "n" router
To improve reception:
1. move your computer or device closer to the transmitter
2. reduce or eliminate physical barriers between the transmitter and your computer
3. turn off nearby devices or electrical equipment, or use your computer at a better time when other equipment is not being used
4. use an antenna, if possible- Answered by Andrew H from Carmel
- Jan 23, 2010
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How do you set your 802.11n network to 5GHz
- Asked by James A. R from Ammon
- Mar 27, 2012
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Open Airport Utility and go to the settings for your router.
Select the Wireless tab, then click "Wireless Options..."
There is a checkbox there to create a 5GHz network. Check this box, name the network and click Save. Then click Update and your router will reboot. Then you can join your newly created 5GHz network.- Answered by Colin K from Fort Collins
- Apr 30, 2012
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My network speed is 130 Mbit/sec. Is that as fast as I should expect, or are there conditions I can improve?
I currently am using the first generation Time Capsule, Airport Extreme Base Station and one Airport Express in my home network. My house is fairly large and I have the Time Capsule and Airport Express linked wirelessly (for Airtunes distribution), and the Airport Extreme Base Station linked via ethernet. Signals are strong throughout the house. All computers are 802.n capable.
- Asked by Clarke F from Rye
- Dec 28, 2009
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Since your network devices are all Apple, administer with AirPort Utility. If your base stations support it, and you are using the n only (5 GHz) radio mode, you can improve your network speed with an advanced setting. It may negatively affect a neighbor network.
Make the same setting to each device first, then update the network by activating the settings. Specifically: open AirPort Utility, select a device from the list on the left and click the "Manual Setup" button at the bottom of the panel. Select "AirPort" icon at the top of the panel, select "Wireless" on the mini-menu bar, and click the "Wireless Options..." button towards the bottom of the pane.
On the "Wireless Options" panel check the box (if it is there - if not, it's not supported) next to "Use wide channels" and click the "Done" button at the bottom of that panel. Once you've made this change to each of your devices, click the "Update" button at the bottom of the AirPort Utility panel.- Answered by Andrew H from Carmel
- Jan 1, 2010
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Can I use Airport Extreme 802.11n * Enabler for Mac on a MacBook Pro 13.3' with i7?
Can I use Airport Extreme 802.11n * Enabler for Mac on a MacBook Pro 13.3' with i7?
- Asked by Susanne S
- Feb 18, 2012
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No, it will not install, as this is not at all necessary for your MBP. There are no refunds on software once purchased.
- Answered by Andrew H from Carmel
- Feb 20, 2012
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802.11 b/g can I upgrade?
This is a powerbook G4.
- Asked by Chris C from Greenehaven
- Nov 28, 2011
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Not by using this enabler which is only compatible with some Intel processor Macs.
- Answered by Andrew H from Carmel
- Dec 1, 2011
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What wireless card do I need for a PowerPC based G5?
What wireless card do I need for a PowerPC based G5?
from sys profiler:
PowerMac g5
PowerMac7,2
PowerPC970- Asked by Steven W
- Oct 12, 2010
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original 802.11g self-install Apple AirPort Extreme Card M8881LL/A
- Answered by Andrew H from Carmel
- Oct 12, 2010
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Can I connect sony blue ray player to my wireless router (802.11n wi fi) to stream TV programs?
Tv is a Sony Bravia, network ready, etc
- Asked by Virginia A from Healdsburg
- Jan 4, 2011
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I have a wireless signal already set up, if I get an airport express will it affect the wireless signal that was previously there?
- Asked by Tim G from Edmonton
- Dec 31, 2011
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No, it cannot affect your signal in a negative way. although, if you walk across a large home where on one side the signal for one device is bad and the other is good, it may not automatically switch to the other adapter. You can actually set up an airport express to extend the signal of your network.
- Answered by Alex J from Ypsilanti
- Jan 8, 2012
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My Wireless Network Adapter is 802.11 a/b/g/n but I noticed the link speed is only 54 Mbit/s instead of shown above 300 Mb, can I increase this?
- Asked by John C from Cambridge
- Jan 20, 2010
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According to your above information, your Mac is already enabled for n. This enabler will be no benefit whatsoever.
If your link speed is only 54 instead of around 300, you either have an 802.11g network, or have allowed a g device to connect to an 802.11n network (set your 802.11n network to 5GHz-only to avoid such a situation by denying access to lower speed devices).- Answered by Andrew H from Carmel
- Jan 26, 2010
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Can i Use this 802.11 for mac air ?
Can i Use this 802.11 for mac air ?
- Asked by Yulia K from Moscow
- Jan 24, 2012
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No, MacBook Air comes from the factory already enabled.
- Answered by Andrew H from Carmel
- Jan 31, 2012
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Can I choose to use 802.11g(2.4GHz) or 802.11n(5GHz) network on my 2010 13" Macbook Pro if I have a simultaneous dual band wireless router?
I already checked the network utility that my MacBook Pro does support 802.11n
- Asked by Michael L from Urbana
- Nov 20, 2010
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No, there is no self-limitation setting for the AirPort card on any Mac.
However, you can choose to connect your Mac to a 5GHz wireless network or to a 2.4GHz network.
As for your own AirPort Extreme Base Station or Time Capsule, you can setup AirPort Utility to provide the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands as two separate wireless networks, rather than as one main network. Then connect to the one you prefer to use.
Regardless, this Enabler is not for a 2010 MBP.- Answered by Andrew H from Carmel
- Nov 26, 2010
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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?
I want to buy new Airport Express to upgrade to "g" standard in the house. My wife's MacBook 1.1 2 GHz Core Duo is the oldest kid on the block. Her Network Utility > Network Interface (en1) > Model: ... (802.11 a/b/g). Will the n Enabler get her to g?
- Asked by James Z from Atlanta
- Oct 10, 2009
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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.- Answered by Frank B from Cedar Park
- Nov 11, 2009
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I'm trying to connect a PS3 wirelessly via internet sharing on my iMac.
The PS3 recognizes my imac but when I try to test the connection it does not accept the IP Address. Any help or advice would be appreciated.
Do I need a wireless router, or should this work using the AirPort Extreme 802.11n Enabler?- Asked by Neil C from Surrey
- Jan 22, 2010
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The newer PS3 slim and 40gb models (only 2 usb's on the front) do have n cards. The problem is the PS3 does not allow an Adhoc connection to your shared iMac you need to do this via an ethernet cable to PS3 and iMac and share the iMac's Airport.
- Answered by Joe M from Canberra
- Feb 12, 2010
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Will this work for a PowerBook G4?
I have a 15" Aluminum PowerBook G4. I've got a 150 GB hard drive, 1.25 Gb of RAM, and running Mac OS X Leopard (soon to upgrade to Snow Leopard). I'm about to replace my AirPort card to an Apple Extreme 802.11g Airport Card. Once I do this, will this update be compatible with my computer?
- Asked by Manuel C from North Charleston
- May 1, 2010
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No, this Enabler is only for Intel-based Macs. A PowerBook has no Intel processor.
- Answered by Andrew H from Carmel
- Feb 17, 2011
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does my mac mini have a wireless card that can connect to a wireless cable modem
- Asked by Mike B from Ballston Spa
- Jan 5, 2010
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This enabler can not be used on any Mac mini - read the above "Overview" to confirm this.
- Answered by Andrew H from Carmel
- Jan 24, 2010
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15"MacBook Pro 2.16GHz Core 2 Duo (model # A1211 ). Do I need to replace airport extreme card to access N network ( 802.11n ) or just Enabler for Mac?
- Asked by Salvador M from Oxnard
- May 30, 2011
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i have a Yukon Gigabit Adapter 88E8053 Singleport Copper SA, is it compatable with 802.11n enabler?
- Asked by Kari M from San Diego
- Nov 28, 2009
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