802.11n Enabler for MacBook under TimeCapsule

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802.11n Enabler for MacBook under TimeCapsule

I have a MacBook. It indicates in the specs that the software to enable the wireless in this machine to work at 802.11n is supposed to be included on the disk with the Time Capsule. This would be similar to what you can do with the Airport Extreme software enabler.

Anyway I can't find anywhere at all in any of the software either in the Airport Utility or the disk itself. Does anyone have any idea how to do this or where the software is.

PowerBook, Mac OS X (10.5.2), None

Posted on Apr 5, 2008 9:35 PM

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Answer 1

edoras

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Apr 5, 2008 9:39 PM in response to TheCraw

Can't quite understand your question but the new Macbook is by default 802.11n capable.

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Aresti

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Apr 6, 2008 8:52 AM in response to TheCraw

I've the same issue, just bought the airport extreme and express and can't find the driver to update my MacBook Pro (2Ghz Intel Core Duo) to support 802.11n, can someone let me know how to do this update?

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Apr 6, 2008 9:43 AM in response to Aresti

Just take the disc that came with airport extreme and install it on your computer. IF it can be updated for 802.11n it will automatically do it. Updating to "n" does not work on some models. I have a 2006 intel imac and could not upgrade to "n" so I bought a Quickertek n_Nano. Very fast now...(internet not backing up to TC.)

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Apr 6, 2008 10:51 AM in response to TheCraw

I read something from Apple that the "n" enabler is NOT needed for people running Leopard.

The enabler is NOT included with the TC disk.
I believe the enabler was included with the Airport Extreme disk however.

Still, according to Apple, if you have the earlier MacBook Core 2 Duo that was NOT "n" enabled, you no longer need to install it if you are running Leopard.

Joseph Kriz

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Apr 11, 2008 12:42 PM in response to Joseph Kriz

Actually, the enabler IS included on the TC disk but it's kinda hidden. I think I found mention of its availability in some Apple doc but you can verify it by opening the TC install package with Pacifist and you'll find it.

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Duane

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Apr 11, 2008 12:45 PM in response to Aresti

Aresti, Welcome to the discussion area!

Sorry but "Core Duo" Macs do NOT have 802.11n hardware. Therefor the enabler is useless to you.

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Duane

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Apr 11, 2008 12:46 PM in response to TheCraw

Which processor does your MacBook have? Is it a "Core Duo" or "Core 2 Duo"?

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Aresti

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Apr 12, 2008 9:56 AM in response to Duane

Duane, thanks for the info !!!

I figure out what you mention while some more reasearch, I'm now evaluating the chance I've to upgrade my mac to support "n" with the wireless network module, but I'll need to be sure that I'll not break my laptop first, or decide on selling my actual mac and buying a new one.

Thanks for your help !

Carlos

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