Update Airport Extreme Card for Worldwide Compatibility?

[crjeong]

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.

 

[PlaceofDis]

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

 

[72930]

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

 

[PlaceofDis]

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

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

 

[crjeong]

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

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