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CountBrass

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I'd like to add 802.11n to my MP1.1. Internal would be preferred or a USB solution I can plug into the back of my Cinema Display.

Looked in my local PC World and was told the Linksys/ Cisco and NetgearUSBs wouldn't work with a Mac (I suspect this isn't true).

Suggestions?
 

initialsBB

macrumors 6502a
Oct 18, 2010
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I'm pretty sure they would work, especially now that 802.11n is finalised. Best bet is to get one from a store with a return policy.When it's plugged in you may have to set it up in the internet section of system preferences, as in add it in to the list of interfaces.
 

slughead

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Apr 28, 2004
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I'm also looking to put 802.11n in my MP 1,1....

Is there somewhere I can find which TP Link cards are compatible? Are they all compatible OOTB in OS X?
 

GermanyChris

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Jul 3, 2011
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I'm also looking to put 802.11n in my MP 1,1....

Is there somewhere I can find which TP Link cards are compatible? Are they all compatible OOTB in OS X?

The TP link card I posted is compatible OOTB..Where to get them I dunno. I get them from K&M Computers locally. Their wired NIC's are also compatible..
 

MacVidCards

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Nov 17, 2008
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If you don't want a bunch of junk hanging out the back of your computer, just get a replacement that has N.

I can confirm that it adds N support and doubles link speed.

I got mine for all 3 Mac Pros, it is an exercise in frustration snapping all 3 antennas on, but worth it.

Here is one for $7:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-020...532?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item257bc27164

I got 4 of these for $20 each, all 3 I installed worked perfectly.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/450M-Apple-...US_Internal_Network_Cards&hash=item2c6939bed1

Have a look inside your Pro. While there are only 2 antenna plugs on existing Airport card, there are 3 wires.....
 

Colpeas

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Sep 30, 2011
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If you don't want a bunch of junk hanging out the back of your computer, just get a replacement that has N.

I can confirm that it adds N support and doubles link speed.

I got mine for all 3 Mac Pros, it is an exercise in frustration snapping all 3 antennas on, but worth it.

Here is one for $7:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-020...532?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item257bc27164

I got 4 of these for $20 each, all 3 I installed worked perfectly.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/450M-Apple-...US_Internal_Network_Cards&hash=item2c6939bed1

Have a look inside your Pro. While there are only 2 antenna plugs on existing Airport card, there are 3 wires.....

Wait, there really are 3 wires for wifi? I thought there are 2 + 1 for BT, but never actually had a chance to look inside. So how is it, really?
 

MacVidCards

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Nov 17, 2008
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I updated in all 3 models of Mac Pro.

They all had Airport Ext cards from Apple and they had 2 wires hooked up, one still shrouded in plastic. The new cards I linked had 3 ports.

You can verify the doubling of wireless speed with Network Utility, in your App folder.

So for $20 you get faster wireless, and no wires or USB dongles or antennas using up a PCIE slot.

But honestly, I think most of those MBP cards with N would work as well.

Cheap, needs no drivers, utilizes all 3 built in antennae. It's a win-win.

I have no affiliation with this seller, I'm not even sure that's the guy I bought it from.

But I think the $8-15 MBP cards work as well.

All use built in Apple software.
 

slughead

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Apr 28, 2004
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I ended up getting the 4800, I'll post back if it works. It's for my 1,1 with 10.7.x.

It seems like it will get better reception than the internal ones, plus I don't need the PCIe Slot for anything else so that's not a big deal.

If it doesn't work, I'll go for the MacVidCards solution
 
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