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.
It is running Snow Leopard.
When I try install the enabler off of my "AirPort Extreme: 802.11n Wi-Fi Wireless Base Station" disc, it tells me that "This volume does not meet the requirements for this update.".
Is there ANYTHING that I can do?
Information from System Profiler:
*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
So i just bought a wrt160n router...according to the above settings am I able to take advantage of N?? I actually had no idea as this came as a suprise to me. haha..All i know is the N enabler software will not work...

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