OS/X Compatible Wireless Adapters

I've been thinking of buying the new Airport Extreme to get support for 802.11 AC wireless.  However, I cannot find a wireless adapter that supports OS/X.  I assume that Macs down the line along with the new MacBook Air will have built-in support but w/o it, why would anyone want the new routers? 
Does anyone know of an OS/X compatible wireless adapter that supports 802.11 AC?
Thanks in advance,
Bud Cook

However, I cannot find a wireless adapter that supports OS/X.
That is the case, as far as I know at the present time. Even if there were an adapter available, the current USB2 port on most Macs would not allow much higher speeds than current 5 GHz wireless already delivers. So, nothing really gained in most cases.
why would anyone want the new routers?
Additional antennas and a new improved antenna design should help all products
Much lower operating temperatures and power consumption
Compatibility for future 802.11ac capable computers
Probably no significant reason to dump your current router if it is performing well, but it would make sense to take take a look at the new products if you are in the market for a new router.

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