Macbook will not enable 802.11n

I have installed the software that came with the router several times and it still won't show /n. I don't want to buy the enabler if I already have it.

bellfam, Welcome to the discussion area!
Go to the Apple menu. Select "About this Mac". Does it say "Core Duo" or "Core 2 Duo"?
If it says "Core Duo", your MacBook does not have the 'n' hardware and is not compatible with the enabler.

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