Macbook on a netgear mr814 Wifi network

Hi
I'm the net-admin for a wifi-network based on Netgear Mr814 routers. I have a problem getting a Macbook connected wireless.
The Macbook is bought in US and the Mr814 uses channel 13. (Its located in Denmark, Europe).
When I change the channel to the range 1-11, the Macbook connects and all works 100%.
But channel 12 and 13 does not work.
I'm not a Mac-man, so perhaps this is a stupid question :
Where can I set the region for the airport-card.
I think it's set for US, so only channel 1-11 is allowed.
Can I set it for Europe ??
The Macbook has a danish OS X.
Hope you can help.
Regards
Sthh

Hi sthh,
Honestly I don't know if we (users) are able or allowed to modified the airport region. Is there any Danish macbook that able to use channel 12 -13 as far as you know?
Maybe there is third party software that can hack it, but I cannot find any yet. Or check the vendor for airport (Broadcom?) for firmware updater, but I believe irt will void your warranty.
Try to discuss that with your Danish apple store, they might be able to replace your airport to one that compatible with Denmark area.
Good Luck.

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