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802.11n on New MacBook

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MacBook08

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Hi, I received my Aluminum MacBook about three days ago. So far the experience has been amazing.

However, I just found out today that 802.11n is not enabled on my MacBook. I do understand that extra software is required to enable 802.11n. The problem is, I have an AirPort Extreme 802.11n Router and I installed the utility, and everything included on the disc that it came with, on my MacBook. Why is my 802.11n not working? If I buy the enabler from Apple's website for $1.99, can I trust it to work?

Has anyone enabled 802.11n on their Aluminum MacBook yet?
 
Eidorian said:
How do you know that you're not getting 802.11n speeds?
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Oh, I opened network utility and this is what I got:

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I've seen screenshots with 802.11n enabled, 802.11n is supposed to be listed under Wireless Network Adapter.
 
Well you are getting the 130 Mb/s speed that is 802.11n speeds. I've noticed that the new MacBooks might not be reporting 'n' support though.
 
MacBook08 said:
Oh, I opened network utility and this is what I got:

NetworkUtility.jpg


I've seen screenshots with 802.11n enabled, 802.11n is supposed to be listed under Wireless Network Adapter.
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I phoned Apple tech support earlier today. They told me it's just a glitch in the OS software code and the "n" is just not showing., but as you can clearly see, the speeds are more than twice what g can support.

Also mentioned was that a likely update in the near future would remedy this discrepancy in the Network Utility App.
 
jdwingnut said:
I phoned Apple tech support earlier today. They told me it's just a glitch in the OS software code and the "n" is just not showing., but as you can clearly see, the speeds are more than twice what g can support.

Also mentioned was that a likely update in the near future would remedy this discrepancy in the Network Utility App.
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Thanks very much.
 
Mine says 802.11 a/b/g too. But the Link Speed is 54 Mbit/s.

I couldn't find any solution for that. Any ideas?
 
Mine is also missing the 'n', but my speed is good.
 

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My May 2007 Macbook page looks identical to that of everyone's here (130 Mbit/ sec) except that it says it has wireless N.

Must be a typo on Apple's part. :rolleyes:
 
Beric said:
My May 2007 Macbook page looks identical to that of everyone's here (130 Mbit/ sec) except that it says it has wireless N.

Must be a typo on Apple's part. :rolleyes:
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130Mbit/s is N:s "Low interference" mode or "backwards compatibility" mode.

If it finds plenty of 802.11G networks in the vicinity or rather too much interference from anything and/or 802.11G clients connected to your AP it won't go higher than that.

Check to see if your AP has some "High interference"-mode, some have, some doesn't (Not sure about APE though)
 
I think the problem is on my router. I'll try it with another router and let you know.

Thanks a lot
 
Eidorian said:
Well you are getting the 130 Mb/s speed that is 802.11n speeds. I've noticed that the new MacBooks might not be reporting 'n' support though.
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Not true. Here's my MBA with a TimeCapsule
 

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