Apple Releases 802.11n Enabler for $1.99
By Alexander Grundner |
January 30th, 2007
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If you own a Mac with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor (except the 17-inch, 1.83GHz iMac) or a Mac Pro with AirPort Extreme, Apple Inc. has officially released its software-based 802.11n enabler. The upgrade package is priced at $1.99 (original est: $4.99), but can also be acquired at no charge with the purchase of an Airport Extreme Base Station. Additionally, some Macs are already “802.11n enabled,” so check your Network Utility to confirm status either way.
These Macs have the 802.11n hardware built-in:
- 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)
Do you need the AirPort Extreme 802.11n Enabler?
Before purchasing the 802.11n Enabler software, please check to make sure that your Mac does not already have the 802.11n enabler already installed.
- Open Network Utility (found in the Applications > Utilities folder)
- Under the Info Tab, choose Network Interface (en1)
- In the section “Model: Wireless Network Adapter,” if it says (802.11a/b/g/n), you already have the 802.11n enabler installed. If it says (802.11a/b/g), you do not have the 802.11n enabler installed.
* Based on an IEEE 802.11n draft specification.
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