802.11N patch for iMac?

I have an N-capable router in my house and would like to know if the N patch for Apples will enable my iMac Core 1 Duo or my daughter's Mini (Core Solo) to access my wireless at N speeds.
Also, if it will, then can I get a link to the download?
Thanks!

I was afraid of that.
Maybe it's time for that 24" model.
Thanks!

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http://www.quickertek.com/80211N_upgrade.php
2 GHz Power PC iMac G5 Mac OS X (10.4.9)

This has been said many times, but I'll say it again: Unless you're having them do the installation, the QuickerTek cards are a rip-off. You can save $100 by buying a Mac Pro Airport Extreme Upgrade card for $49. It's the same card that QuickerTek is selling for their MacBook, MacBook Pro, and iMac upgrades, which means they're getting about a 200% markup.

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I am running a 802.11n wireless network (linksys) with WPA Personal security. Is there any USB or internal adapter to allow a wireless connection to my home network. I have a iMac G5 Power mac 8.2 and the airport card worked fine with the g class network? Apple's official stance is that they do not provide or support any external or 3rd party device to assist. They suggest I drop back dwon to a g network. So much for cutting edge...

rottencore, Welcome to the discussion area!
There is no internal solution. For an external USB solution, look at Quickertek.

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)

Will there be a 802.11n enabler for my core duo MBP in the future????

I bought this mbp for 2400. and you are telling me i cant even take advantage of the 802.11n when it comes out. Does anyone have NEWS on whether the core duos will have support for the 802.11n.

<hr>i hope we mbp CD owners can swap the non 802.11n cards for the newer 802.11n cards in the mbp C2D... let's see.
actually it would be nice if someone from apple could post here if that's possible, and if not, why....<hr>
Based on Apple's past track record, I don't see it happening. However, as I've pointed out in at least one other thread, all hope is not lost: For $119 you can get an 802.11n ExpressCard from Belkin. With the Airport card in the MBP turned off, you'll probably get about the same battery life.

How fast can Broadcom 802.11n support for maximum?

hey everybody,i got U160 yesterday that the WLAN adapter is Broadcom 802.11n but i just got a connection speed of 65Mbps but i can get 150 Mbps with my G230 with intel 5100 bgn ,connecting to the same N-Router,so i am wondering how fast can Broadcom 802.11n support for maximum.......

if readycomm installed, remove it.
check your firewall is active and using high performance.
by the way, which model of broadcom are you using?

802.11n update for the iMac

I have a 20" 2 GHz Intel Core Duo iMac w/2 GB RAM 667 MHz.
I bought and am trying to install the 802.11n upgrade to run and it tells me "your computer doesn't meet the hardware requirements".
I have the latest firmware.
Apple's website states "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."
So it should work.
Is there anyone that can give me a clue?

Contact Apple by phone, using the number on the online Apple Store web page. If you explain nicely, they will probably credit the $2 back. I believe the only reason they are charging that $2 is because there is some accounting rule that says if a significant new feature is added to a product that was previously not advertised, the business must charge a fee for it (or something to that effect - I'm not an accountant). Apple is not trying make a profit from this updater.

AirPort Extreme 802.11n* Enabler for Mac

I just downloaded the enabler for my 20" iMac and when I try to install it, it states "Your computer does not meet the hardware requirements for this update." It's my understanding that only the 17" iMac and the Mac mini aren't supported. Anyone else experience this?

If you recently got you imac and it's a core 2 duo, check if you already have it installed using this quote form appleinsider.com
The company recommends that customers check to make sure that their Mac does not already have the 802.11n enabler installed before purchasing the software patch. To do so, Intel Mac owners should open the "Network Utility" application (found in the Applications > Utilities folder), choose "Network Interface (en1)" under the "Info" tab, and then inspect the information provided under "Model: Wireless Network Adapter." If it says "(802.11a/b/g/n)," the Mac already has the 802.11n enabler installed. If it says (802.11a/b/g), the Mac does not have the 802.11n enabler installed.

How to get 802.11n speed for Apple TV?

I installed my first Apple TV yesterday. Great stuff!
My iTunes movie library is on a Core 2 Duo MacBook Pro. I have not yet used the AirPort Extreme 802.11n Enabler on this MacBook, since I just found out it exists. If I use it, can I utilize 802.11n sync speeds with the Apple TV? How?
My AirPort network uses only an "old" 802.11g AirPort Extreme base station, not the "new" AirPort Extreme base station with 802.11n.
I have three 802.11g AirPort Express base stations on my network, mainly for using AirTunes.
My iMac connects to my wireless network using 802.11g, and I don't think the 802.11n Enabler works with it.
My cable modem current connects to my Airport Extreme (802.11g) base station via Ethernet.
I understand I can get a new AirPort Extreme 802.11n base station to replace the 802.11g one, and that would let me use the higher 802.11n speed from the MacBook to the Apple TV. It would also allow (unless I misunderstand) all my 802.11g devices to access the network at the lower speeds they are capable of. Correct?
I also understand there is something called a "dual band network" that involves using both base station types in one large network, but I don't know what the advantage of doing that would be, compared with just replacing the old base station. Can someone fill me in on that?
And, is there any way to get 802.11n speeds from the MacBook Pro to the Apple TV without getting an 802.11n base station?
Thanks in advance.

If I use it, can I utilize 802.11n sync speeds with the Apple TV? How?
And, is there any way to get 802.11n speeds from the MacBook Pro to the Apple TV without getting an 802.11n base station?
No. Unless you set up an adhoc network between your Mac and the Apple TV.
I understand I can get a new AirPort Extreme 802.11n base > station to replace the 802.11g one, and that would let me > use the higher 802.11n speed from the MacBook to the Apple > TV.
Yes, it would.
It would also allow (unless I misunderstand) all my 802.11g devices to access the network at the lower speeds they are capable of. Correct?
If you set things up this way, then I believe you wont be able to use wideband mode on the AEBSn. Your AEBSn will be opperating in mixed mode and its 802.11n performance will be degraded. The best set up would be to keep your old router to service the G only devices, and have your new AEBSn service the N capable devices. This would allow you to take full advantage of the performance increase provided by 802.11n capable devices.
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Very slow 802.11n. 20" iMac, Vista, Broadcom, Belkin N1

I've been trying to get some drivers working with Windows Vista. I'll post the results I've been having and maybe someone can assist.
I have a 20" brand new iMac with Leopard running bootcamp windows vista ultimate. When I connect to a Belkin Pre-N wireless router I get 802.11g wireless speeds(expected) of about 36mb/s (it's a good distance away, 2 bars).
I have another wireless router Belkin N1 wireless and I get differing wireless speeds/connectivity depending on what drivers I use. I have 5 full bars and an "excellent" connection rating for it.
I understand that the specifications for 802.11n that both belkin and apple use are based on draft specifications and may not be compatible.
The drivers on the leopard disk are marked as 4.80.75.0. I can connect using those and use the internet. But at very, very slow speeds (27.0 mb/s Broadband tests show .5% of normal speeds for my provider, a wired connection will get 105.8% of normal speeds for my provider.)
I got some other drivers that were posted by other users at the following location
(http://www.versiontracker.com/php/dlpage.php?id=115683&db=win&pid=149836&kind=&l nk=ftp%3A%2F%2Fftp.support.acer-euro.com%2Fnotebook%2Ftravelmate_2480%2Fvista%2F Drivers%2F802.11b%2BgBroadcom+Wireless+Lan+Driver4.102.15.61.zip)
Those drivers are marked as 4.102.15.61. It will connect 1 out of 7 tries at 270mb/s but will disconnect after a few seconds.
There are some other drivers posted by another user at the following location:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1309942&tstart=0
These are marked as 4.150.31.0. Same issue as the ones on the leopard disk. I get connectivity, but at very slow speeds.
I believe I have the most up to date firmware for my router but will check that and post on the message board some results. Another option that I have is to completely disable the 802.11n protocol on the router and just use 802.11g.
Does anyone know any other drivers out there that I could try? I will post findings. Again this is only a problem while trying to connect to a Belkin N1 wireless router. I get much better speeds/connection using a Belkin Pre-N router.

I have a 24" Core 2 Duo iMac (2.4 GHz, 4 GB RAM) running Leopard and an Apple Airport Extreme base station, and am having the same problem with slow wireless speed under Vista Ultimate edition with Boot Camp. All Vista software updates as of March 11, 2008 have been applied.
I've reinstalled the driver from the Leopard disk (no effect) and updated the driver directly in Windows, using the one that Windows detects automatically (no effect). Under OS X, I get close to optimal bandwidth over the 802.11n connection to my cable modem. The Airport Extreme is set to use 5 GHz only and does not use the 802.11g-compatibility mode.
When I use a wired connection to my gigabit Ethernet switch, everything is fine.
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AirPort Extreme 802.11n* Enabler for Mac 4 use with Touch?

Hello,
I have a 2nd Gen Touch with the latest updated software. I use Airport to connect to the internet on my new iMac 24". Will the AirPort Extreme 802.11n* Enabler software now offered in the Apple store($1.99) for Mac improve communications between the Touch and my iMac?
Thanks

Nope. Your touch is still limited to b/g mode wireless. In fact, if you have an all n network, your touch won't even know that it exists.
Most of your Mac to iPod communication is via the USB cable unless you are using Remote or other applications that can move files on and off.
BTW, that software is to enable early intel Macs to use N wireless. If your Mac is relatively new, you won't need it.
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Range with 802.11n patch

I've heard that the 802.11n will increase the range of standard g/b networks, not that much, but a good amount. Is this true?? Is it worth upgrading with the patch if you only have regular wireless??
Thanks

Absolute rubbish, the patch will not affect b/g in anyway whatsoever.

Extreme 802.11n support for POE 802.3af?

Can anyone confirm if the new (current) generation Airport Extreme 802.11n supports PoE installation? There was a special -- also called education -- version of the previous generation Extreme based station for POE installation.
thanks.
* Nevermind, found previous posts!

jheiliger, Welcome to the discussion area!
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This has been discussed ad nauseam in the MacBook Pro forum, Internet, and Networking the MacBook Pro. Please check there.
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