Enabling 802.11n

Hi:
Just received my Apple TV and am trying to get the most out of my network. I have previously purchased an Airport Extreme base station and have the network up and running. I have checked the Network Utility and it is telling me I am presently running 802.11 a/b/g, but not "n".
I have downloaded the enabler (even though I understand it also comes with the basestation software as well). When I try to run the software, I keep getting a message stating "Your computer does not meet the hardware requirements for this update".
I am presently using a 20" Intel IMac - what am I doing wrong?
Thanks in advance!

C2D only on that iMac.

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