Aiport extrem 802.11n enabler doesn't work

Hi everybody
I purchased a belkin N1 Wireless router. This allows the n connection and therefore I also purchased the 802.11n enabler.
The problem is, that this enabler says that I doesn't have the required hardware.
I have a MacBook Pro (Intel CoreDuo). What did I wrong?
Can anybody help me there?
Thanks in advance
PS: I also installed AirPort Extreme Update 2007-002

MacBooks with Core 2 Duo processors are eligible for the 802.11n update, but not the earlier MacBooks with the Core Duo processors.

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