Update Airport Extreme Card for Worldwide Compatibility?

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crjeong

macrumors member

Original poster

• May 17, 2007

• #1

Is there a firmware update around for the Airport Extreme Card (Mac Pro), which will unlock all channels for worldwide compatibility.

I bought the card from the U.S. and would like to use it internationally.

 

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PlaceofDis

macrumors Core

• May 17, 2007

• #2

i wasn't aware of any difference for it based on where its bought. it uses the wireless 892.11 b/g standard which i don't think varies

 

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72930

Retired

• May 17, 2007

• #3

I'm in the UK, and have used it in Switzerland aswell...BUT, this article shows someone's slight problems with the 802.11n standard when using an American card in Japan 🙂

 

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PlaceofDis

macrumors Core

• May 17, 2007

• #4

psychofreak said:

I'm in the UK, and have used it in Switzerland aswell...BUT, this article shows someone's slight problems with the 802.11n standard when using an American card in Japan 🙂

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perhaps its just the pre-n connection since it isn't ratified or standardized yet.

 

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crjeong

macrumors member

Original poster

• May 17, 2007

• #5

PlaceofDis said:

perhaps its just the pre-n connection since it isn't ratified or standardized yet.

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Different countries have different channels approved for wi-fi.

Channels 1-11, 36-48, and 149-165 approved for use in the United States and Canada.
Channels 1-14, 36-64 approved for use in Japan
Channels 1-13, 36-140 approved for use in Europe
Channels 1-13, 36-64 approved for use in Australia, Hong Kong and New Zealand


http://www.apple.com/airportextreme/specs.html