802.11n for my Macbook Mac OS X 10.4.9

Hi
I have a Macbook with 10.4.9 in it. I am not sure if I will be able to use the 802.11n network. Is there any software upgrade available to get my Macbook to work with 802.11n?
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Mothilal

The other 2 posters responded to your question as if you were wanting to join the "N" network as an "N" capable computer. Reading your post, you don't really state that you want to join as an "N" capable computer, just that you want to use the "N" network. You don't say whether the router is an Airport Extreme or not, but the fact remains that most "N" routers are backward compatible with the "B" and "G" and even "A" standards. You don't have to have the update software to join as any of those standards, but MacBooks come with the capability of either A,B and G or A,B,G and N depending on whether you have a Core Duo or Core 2 Duo. The other posters are correct if you are wanting to join the "N" as "N" capable.

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Are there plans for new AE cards that can be swapped into the G5s or an ExpressCard 34 card for the laptop?
(And why oh why does the UK government not allow wide channel? UK consumers are stuck with only a 2.5x speed increase, whereas US consumers get the full 5x speed increase.)
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all. You're using Ethernet, and your Core Duo mac
will connect to the Airport Extreme at 100Mbs (a
little faster than the top speed of 802.11n). Then
The top speed of 802.11n is considerably faster than 100Mbps. In narrow band mode, the Airport Extreme cards are connecting to AE Base Stations (AEBS) at 130Mbs. In wide band mode, 270Mbs. In theory, that makes connecting to the new AEBS device wirelessly faster than via the wired ethernet. It's a design decision that just doesn't make sense in my opinion.

802.11n for MacBook Pro Core Duo's no problem!

From a post on xlr8yourmac.com:
" So I was really ****** about only having G because of being an early adopter. So I started looking what could I do about it. Browsing the net, I found out that the new core2duo machines actually use a broadcom chip (Actually as mentioned here previously, the Core2Duo MacBook/MacBook Pros use the Atheros AR5008 Chip, although the Mac Pro uses a Broadcom chip (not sure on chip version no.) - the Apple 802.11n enabler supports both. See notes on Mac 802.11n page here.-Mike) and this chip is the same one in Dell Wireless 1500 adapters. (Dell notebook mini card)
I bought one of those Dell 1500 cards on ebay, (I searched google and found the Dell 1500 card for as low as $52.xx, although an ebay auction had over 100 of them at $90 "Buy it Now" price.-Mike) and using the great guides on ifixit, change the card on my machine.
(He didn't mention which CoreDuo Mac he had (Macbook? Macbook Pro? iMac? Mini?) but I'm assuming a Macbook or Macbook Pro since iFixit's guides don' t cover the intel-based Mini or iMac.-Mike)
On boot, the card is recognized (and even more stable than the older one). The enabler didn't want to work (wouldn't install I assume he means) on my system though. So I opened it in pacifist, (available here-Mike) and moved the file to the System folder, and magic! I have draft-N in my macbook coreduo
Hope you can publish this and it helps someone.
-Julian"
William

Just out of interest, where's the third attenna?
802.11n might work on the chip, but you won't get 11n
performance without the third attenna.
Regards
Paul
Ok, here is the scoop, I installed the AirPort Card from a Mac Pro and it works fine. I do have an issue with my Verizon DSL router Westell 327W. It does not like the new card. So I can not connect to it. On the other hand the AirPort Express and the new Mac Pro card in the MacBook Pro love each other. The range is unbeliveable! I am reluctant to update to the 802.11n enabler right now since reading all the problems with it in the other discussions.
I am going to disable the wireless feature in the Verizon router and hard wire a connection to the AirPort Express and see how that works...
So MacBook Pro (Core Duo) first generation can be updated to take advantage of 802.11n.
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802.11n Broke My MacBook Pro

Since I installed the 802.11n enabler software yesterday, my mac has hung up on my about a dozen times, and the problem is getting worse. I can no longer use my MBP if my airport is turned on.
This has happened while being connected to the Airport Express, as well as while being connected to a new Linksys 802.11n router and and old Netgear 802.11b router. It works fine for a few minutes, and then Internet dies, followed by application hangs, and then, the whole computer hangs.
I have tried putting it in sleep with no luck (it's won't sleep). I tried to open the Activity Monitor, and it won't open. In the end, I have to do a hard reboot.
Has anyone else had this problem? I would love to find a fix, but if none is available, at least some information on how to remove the enabler package?
MacBook Pro 2.33GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Mac OS X (10.4.8) 2GB Memory

Since I installed the 802.11n enabler software
yesterday, my mac has hung up on my about a dozen
times, and the problem is getting worse. I can no
longer use my MBP if my airport is turned on.
This has happened while being connected to the
Airport Express, as well as while being connected to
a new Linksys 802.11n router and and old Netgear
802.11b router. It works fine for a few minutes, and
then Internet dies, followed by application hangs,
and then, the whole computer hangs.
I have tried putting it in sleep with no luck (it's
won't sleep). I tried to open the Activity Monitor,
and it won't open. In the end, I have to do a hard
reboot.
Has anyone else had this problem? I would love to
find a fix, but if none is available, at least some
information on how to remove the enabler
package?
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Can not enable 802.11n on my MacBook (Core 2 Duo) running Snow Leopard.

My MacBook has the AirPort card saying "a/b/g", so I know that it is not yet n-enabled.
It is INDEED a Core 2 Duo.
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*Hardware Overview:*
Model Name: MacBook
Model Identifier: MacBook2,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2.16 GHz
Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number Of Cores: 2
L2 Cache: 4 MB
Memory: 3 GB
Bus Speed: 667 MHz
Boot ROM Version: MB21.00A5.B07
SMC Version (system): 1.17f0
Interfaces:
en1:
Card Type: AirPort Extreme (0x168C, 0x86)
Firmware Version: Atheros 5424: 2.0.19.8
Locale: FCC
Country Code: CA
Supported PHY Modes: 802.11 a/b/g
Supported Channels: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 149, 153, 157, 161, 165

en1:
Card Type: AirPort Extreme (0x168C, 0x87)
Firmware Version: Atheros 5416: 2.0.19.8
Locale: FCC
Country Code: TW
Supported PHY Modes: 802.11 a/b/g/n
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No 802.11n support in macbook pro leopard install

I upgraded my MacBook Pro to Leopard last week (and then updated to 1.5.1 yesterday)
Other users here have claimed that they see 802.11n support in the Network utility (choosing en1 as the Network Interface). However, I do not. I only see a/b/g.
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I just realized that I don't have the right mbpro for 802.11n as I don't have core 2 duo.
***** to be me I guess.
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ANY CHANCE FOR ME TO USE THIS NEW
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you connect with a wire, you're not using 802.11 at
all. You're using Ethernet, and your Core Duo mac
will connect to the Airport Extreme at 100Mbs (a
little faster than the top speed of 802.11n). Then
The top speed of 802.11n is considerably faster than 100Mbps. In narrow band mode, the Airport Extreme cards are connecting to AE Base Stations (AEBS) at 130Mbs. In wide band mode, 270Mbs. In theory, that makes connecting to the new AEBS device wirelessly faster than via the wired ethernet. It's a design decision that just doesn't make sense in my opinion.

802.11n For 24" iMac.

I have read that my Intel Core 2 Duo 24" iMac has 802.11n wi-fi support built in but that it will cost me $1.99 (£1.01) to download the software which will enable me to step up from 802.11g.
Where can I find this software in order to download it?

It is avable to download for £1.25 from here http://store.apple.com/Apple/WebObjects/ukstore.woa/61114042/wo/Xl7rAaWLyyhW2MQh 7OxuC6m56TZ/1.0.21.1.0.8.25.7.11.1.3
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Why cant i install airport extreme 802.11n on my macbook running 10.8.4

I just bought an airport extreme 802.11n and i cant install it on my macbook pro running 10.8.4. It says its not compatible. Im no genius, so if anyone can help, please go easy on me!

those specs i gave were off the macbook pro box..... but yes, that is what i bought(less the box, bought used)
John Galt wrote:
juli730 wrote:
on the box it says pre installed os x and ilife, and 802.11n wi-fi3 and bluetooth 4.0. Is that the right answer?!
What box are you reading from? This is an AirPort Extreme 802.11n box:
Is that what you bought?
John Galt wrote:
juli730 wrote:
on the box it says pre installed os x and ilife, and 802.11n wi-fi3 and bluetooth 4.0. Is that the right answer?!
What box are you reading from? This is an AirPort Extreme 802.11n box:
Is that what you bought?

Can you use airport extreme 802.11n for files backup

Can you use airport extreme 802.11 for files back up and sharing

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Airport Express 802.11n for iTunes music?

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Mike

Mike,
Here is some food for thought.
If your printer is OFF, then the rest of the network would be running "n" speed if you replaced the Express with an "n" version.
When you turned your printer back on, the network would basically be running "g" at that time.
I have a "b" wireless printer... Yikes.... Here is what I did.
I plugged my printer into the back of the TC (basically same as the Extreme) with an ethernet cable and turned OFF the wireless printing card.
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Printing and reading camera cards is much, much quicker...
Just some more ideas for you and a way to spend your money.........
Joseph Kriz

802.11n for PowerMac G5?

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Unfortunately, two negative things will occur when you setup WDS:
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2) The bandwidth on the entire wireless network will be cut 50%.
Bottom line, you will have a "g" wireless network operating at half of it's capability. That's a tremendous loss of performance for a bit more wireless coverage, but you may disagree.
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http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2287950&tstart=0
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802.11n Enabler for MacBook Pro not included

Apple's page about the Airport Extreme Base Station says, "Most new Mac computers ship with built-in 802.11n wireless support that can be easily enabled with the installation of enabler software included with new AirPort Extreme wireless base station (see sidebar)."
Yesterday I purchased the Airport Extreme 802.11n WiFi Wireless Base Station (Model MB053ZA/A A1143). I have installed it OK and it is running fine. But I now want to "enable" 802.11n on my MacBook Pro but can not figure out how to do it.
I have searched everywhere through the box and looked everywhere on the one install disk (disk version 2.1 2Z681-6107-A) but I can not find anything that looks like enabler software for the WiFi network card in my MacBook Pro 2.16 GHz Intel Core Duo. The en1 page in Network Utility shows Model: Wireless Network Adapter (802.11 a/b/g).
How is the enabler normally shipped in the AirPort Extreme wireless base station package? On a separate disk? On the install disk? As a free download?
Regards
Peter

I have searched everywhere through the box and looked everywhere on the one install disk (disk version 2.1 2Z681-6107-A) but I can not find anything that looks like enabler software for the WiFi network card in my MacBook Pro 2.16 GHz Intel Core Duo.
There were several MacBook Pro models with 2.16 GHz Intel Core Duo processors. Your computer must be have a Core 2 Duo processor to qualify for the enabler.
How is the enabler normally shipped in the AirPort Extreme wireless base station package? On a separate disk? On the install disk? As a free download?
There is only a single installation disk that is provided with the base station. The enabler software is located within the AirPort.mpkg package. There is a download, but it is not free. (ref: AirPort Extreme 802.11n Enabler for Mac)

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