Apple Quietly Releases 802.11n Enabler

Where do you get the driver for Windows? I'm using Vista RC2 and the drivers aren't there for it. I'm running a MacBook Pro C2D and it sucks not being able to connect to the internet.
 
dshelby said:
I am having the same issue on my 15" MBP. I am however using the OEM drive. Has anyone with this problem got a fix? If not, I will go ahead and call Apple Care and post the fix afterwards.
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I'm having a problem with a Mac Pro - http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=836273

Seems odd that the card doesn't show like Apple says it should in Network Utility. My drives are the standard ones from Apple, so it should be an issue there.
 
KindredMAC said:
There is no reason for people to buy the enabler unless they already have access to an N network. Am I correct people?????

This won't help your new MacBook or MBPro to transfer and recieve data over a current G network any faster.

I don't even believe there are any N routers out for sale yet at Best Buy or CompUSA is there????

If I am wrong about the fact that the N Enabler will not give you any kind of boost to your G Network, please someone, point me to a link that shows me otherwise so I don't sound like a fool.

But otherwise like I said, A Fool and their Money.....

$1.99 isn't a bad cost for anything like this anyways so stop whining if you can't wait for Leopard or to buy an APEXT.
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I bought a really nice D-Link router that is 802.11n and is much cheaper then airport extreme, and better imo... @ Bestbuy.
 
£1.27 in the UK. Doesn't really matter to me as i have a free Airport Extreme Base Station on the way.
 
roland.g said:
I'm sure all Macs shipping at this point are enabled.
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At least in the iMac family, the technical specs page still states 802.11g functionality. A tiny footnote at the bottom of the page advertises that you can step up to 802.11n with an "optional enabler". If they really want to give the outward appearance of adhering to GAAP, then they may have no choice but to continue locking out 802.11n by default, at least until their next hardware refresh.

Still waiting to see if this might just be a stop gap measure until they officially support it in Leopard...
 
For the people who are having trouble installing the Enabler:

Simply open Software Update and install the Airport update first. You restart your computer then you can install the enabler onto the drive. If you don't do software update, then the drive that has your system on it will not work for installation of the enabler.
 
$1.99 is most distressing!

But being surprised to find WiFi n in my iMac that was not supposed to have it is pleasant enough to more than drown my sorrow :)

Of course, it's entirely irrelevant until I have some device to communicate WITH at n speeds... which may be a long time coming.
 
dshelby said:
I am having the same issue on my 15" MBP. I am however using the OEM drive. Has anyone with this problem got a fix? If not, I will go ahead and call Apple Care and post the fix afterwards.
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Never mind. The enabler installed fine after grabbing the latest update for Tiger and the new extreme base stations.

Just to clarify I couldn't install the update because it said I didn't have enough free space even though I had over 70Gb available.
 
I want my $2.....

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QCassidy352 said:
I can't believe all the negatives. Apple never advertised the N hardware. Nobody bought their C2D mac because it was, or might be, N compatible. So if you're happy with 802.11g, then use that. If you want the new standard, pay the TINY fee and be happy that you have the option. Stop whinning!!
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exactly it doesnt make any since to me

#1 it is only 2 dollars !:cool:

#2 if it is not really needed right now and 802.11G is working fine why complain and start saving for a new computer?:confused:
 
Do you have to have the base station?

starnox said:
according to apple the new Airport Extreme Base Stations are shipping today. Can't wait to get my hands on one. I like how you can attach a USB hub to it in order to share up to four printers/hdds.
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So I broke the bank and dropped the 1.99. When I go to install it it says it can not be installed on this computer, but yet I have a core2duo macbook and macbook pro 15", I can't install it on either of them. Do you HAVE to have the airport extreme base station too, If so that really sucks because I already have a Linksys access point which is 802.11N. Help!!!
 
BriChi said:
So I broke the bank and dropped the 1.99. When I go to install it it says it can not be installed on this computer, but yet I have a core2duo macbook and macbook pro 15", I can't install it on either of them. Do you HAVE to have the airport extreme base station too, If so that really sucks because I already have a Linksys access point which is 802.11N. Help!!!
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no you don't need the airport extreme base station.
 
They even find it necessary to charge new customers.

"Built-in 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme wireless networking (802.11g standard; 802.11n capable with optional 802.11n enabler)"

I guess the whole thing has to do with some f'd up structures within Apple (e.g. the guys who wrote the driver somehow have to generate revenue in order to justify their project/time without official R&D blessing or something like that).
 
I just purchased and installed it on my Core 2 Duo Macbook Pro without any issues.

As a matter of fact... now Safari seems snappier.




:D
 
If folks are really concerned about 2 bucks wait for Leopard.It will come "standard".
If folks are peeved like I am write them and let them know your displeasure.
 
Oh my god, what a thread!

There is no need to buy this $1.99 enabler really, unless you want to make a mac to mac network before the ATV or new Airport N comes out, because if you're going to buy one of those products, the enabler will be included anyway.
 
s10 said:
There is no need to buy this $1.99 enabler really, unless you want to make a mac to mac network before the ATV or new Airport N comes out, because if you're going to buy one of those products, the enabler will be included anyway.
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If you want to use any of the multitude of non-Apple 802.11n products on the market you need the enabler.
 
starnox said:
according to apple the new Airport Extreme Base Stations are shipping today. Can't wait to get my hands on one. I like how you can attach a USB hub to it in order to share up to four printers/hdds.
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Really. The store still says February. Is this for those that pre-ordered?
 
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