802.11n enabler software No longer in the store?

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802.11n enabler software No longer in the store?

I recently discovered that i did not have wireless N on my Macbook pro 2, 2 (2.16 Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo running 10.4.11). I then discovered that I had to purchase a piece of software known as 802.11n enabler software for $1.99 through the mac store. I went to do this today and discovered a pop up that stated the product is no longer available. Has anyone else had this problem and is there a way besides buying the base station to upgrade my macbook pro to wireless n?

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.4.11)

Posted on Nov 30, 2012 1:56 AM

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sig

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Nov 30, 2012 11:57 AM in response to bliarg

You checked here:

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2447

and,

The following Macs have a wireless card built-in that supports 802.11n:

MacBook Pro with Intel Core 2 Duo
MacBook with Intel Core 2 Duo
Mac Pro with AirPort Extreme option
iMac with Intel Core 2 Duo (except the 17-inch, 1.83GHz iMac)

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bliarg Author

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Dec 1, 2012 11:47 AM in response to sig

sig thanks for that but i have already looked there and that is not the issue in my case. Unfortunately a late 2006 macbook pro with an intel core 2 duo that does not have the wireless n. When I checked the network utility it states (802.11 a/b/g). I know that the airport extreme i have in this mac can support wireless n but I cannot find the software to upgrade it to wireless n.

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Shootist007

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Dec 1, 2012 11:55 AM in response to bliarg

You may have to upgrade OS X to a newer version for that support. That may be hard to do.

What is wrong with the G band you are now using? All routers that have N support B and G if not A, B and G.

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sig

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Dec 1, 2012 12:38 PM in response to bliarg

I don't know where you are looking but your MBP supports wireless n from the get go.

http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-core-2-duo-2 .16-15-specs.html

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bliarg Author

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Dec 1, 2012 1:13 PM in response to sig

From the site you posted sig "AirPort Extreme (although the Core 2 Duo models support 802.11n as well as 802.11g after a firmware update)" The problem is I cant get the firmware update also know as 802.11n enabler software.

Shootist I currently have no problem accessing wireless g from my router but I was hopeing to get a faster more consistant signal from the wireless n that my router has. I hope when I get upgraded to snow leopard it fixes the wireless n issue. unfortunately before i can upgrade to snow leopard I need to get an external dvd drive (superdrive broke many years ago) and a ram upgrade (currently running 1 gb going to upgrade to 2x2gb)

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sig

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Dec 1, 2012 1:20 PM in response to bliarg

I don't know what you are reading but core 2 duo's come with wireless 'n' as standard.

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Shootist007

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Dec 1, 2012 2:06 PM in response to bliarg

I found this in a google search.

http://www.infoworld.com/t/platforms/whole-truth-about-apples-80211n-enabler-538

It seems Sig is incorrect except that the WiFi card does do N but you need either that enabler or a newer OS X version. Your Mac with the original OS X version does not support the N band.

You can Find the enabler other places then the App Store, Google is your friend. Or you can upgrade the OS to a newer release.

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Dec 1, 2012 2:08 PM in response to bliarg

Mactracker agrees -

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Shootist007

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Dec 1, 2012 3:34 PM in response to noondaywitch

Right that is IF you install the Enabler or a newer version of OS X then what the OP is running.

You need either the Enabler or Leopard or newer version of OS X for the WiFi card to do N band.

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