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WiFi 6 USB adapter for Macs?

I've been looking around for a WiFi 6 (802.11ax) USB adapter that would work with my MacBook Pro (2019 16" Intel), but so far I haven't had any luck. There's so much poorly documented junk on Amazon that I finally had to give up there. I also tried a few well-known manufacturers and found nothing.


Is anyone aware of such a thing existing?

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 13.0

Posted on Nov 21, 2022 7:19 PM

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Posted on Nov 22, 2022 2:19 AM

le_jawa wrote:

I've been looking around for a WiFi 6 (802.11ax) USB adapter that would work with my MacBook Pro (2019 16" Intel), but so far I haven't had any luck. There's so much poorly documented junk on Amazon that I finally had to give up there. I also tried a few well-known manufacturers and found nothing.

Is anyone aware of such a thing existing?


On a 2019 Intel Mac your built in hardware is limited < Supported PHY Modes: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac >



see if there is anything here—

802.11ax USB or USB-C Adapter? - Apple Community


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Nov 22, 2022 2:19 AM in response to le_jawa

le_jawa wrote:

I've been looking around for a WiFi 6 (802.11ax) USB adapter that would work with my MacBook Pro (2019 16" Intel), but so far I haven't had any luck. There's so much poorly documented junk on Amazon that I finally had to give up there. I also tried a few well-known manufacturers and found nothing.

Is anyone aware of such a thing existing?


On a 2019 Intel Mac your built in hardware is limited < Supported PHY Modes: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac >



see if there is anything here—

802.11ax USB or USB-C Adapter? - Apple Community


WiFi 6 USB adapter for Macs?

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