Given the new AC WiFi speeds on the AirPort Extreme, does anyone know of a USB 3.0 AC adapter which works on a Mac? More precisely I am looking for one for a Mac mini 2012.
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USB 3.0 Wireless AC Adapter for Mac?
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Haven't seen a USB 3.0 one yet. Asus and Netgear have AC adapters (USB 2.0) if you want to consider it.
Thanks.
I don't think USB 2.0 would be too different to what I currently get on my mini and Airport Extreme (Gen 5) which is a 450Mbps transmit rate.
There is a few USB 3.0's around but they all seem very chunky and only for Windows 🙁
Eg
http://www.tomshardware.com/news/Wireless-AC-USB-3.0-802.11ac-dual-band-TEW-805UB,22250.html
http://www.edimax.com/en/produce_detail.php?pd_id=479&pl1_id=28&pl2_id=138
Yeah I saw those too 🙁 At least you would get the beamforming technology with the 2.0 adapter with the similar transmit rates.
I think I am asking the question to early on. Might have to wait a few months before they come on the market. 🙁
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EDIT:
http://www.dlink.com/us/en/home-sol...dwa-180-wireless-ac1000-dual-band-usb-adapter
This one appears to have a Mac driver. Has anyone tried it?
Arghhh forget it. It is USB2.0.
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I found this one!!
Friends,
how about this one:
http://ces.cnet.com/8301-34439_1-57...tros-802.11ac-range-extender-usb-3.0-adapter/
Look here!
http://www.amazon.com/Amped-Wireless-500mW-Adapter-ACA1/dp/tech-data/B00DKX0N9W/ref=de_a_smtd
It will work on MAc?😕
Friends,
how about this one:
http://ces.cnet.com/8301-34439_1-57...tros-802.11ac-range-extender-usb-3.0-adapter/
Look here!
http://www.amazon.com/Amped-Wireless-500mW-Adapter-ACA1/dp/tech-data/B00DKX0N9W/ref=de_a_smtd
It will work on MAc?😕
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Day Late, Dollar Short?
Hey guys!
I had the same question and as you all and happened upon this thread today. Looks like I'm fortunate enough to be coming in after the technology has matured a bit further and can share another solution now available.
http://www.edimax.com/en/support_detail.php?pd_id=479&pl1_id=28&pl2_id=138
$40 on Amazon...qualifies for the prime shipping too. Can't beat that!
http://www.amazon.com/Edimax-EW-782...e=UTF8&qid=1381434251&sr=8-1&keywords=7822uac
Hey guys!
I had the same question and as you all and happened upon this thread today. Looks like I'm fortunate enough to be coming in after the technology has matured a bit further and can share another solution now available.
http://www.edimax.com/en/support_detail.php?pd_id=479&pl1_id=28&pl2_id=138
$40 on Amazon...qualifies for the prime shipping too. Can't beat that!
http://www.amazon.com/Edimax-EW-782...e=UTF8&qid=1381434251&sr=8-1&keywords=7822uac
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Nice work. Compatible with OS X too. Have you used it? Anyone else tried it?
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Do a google for "OSX edimax 80211.ac AC1200 review"
I can't post a link to any external site but the first few hits should take you where you need to go for real world reviews with OSX.
You will get 54 MB/sec with line-of-site.
