Airport Extreme 802.11n Enabler For Mac

Along with today's iPod Shuffle line additions, Apple has released the promised 802.11n Enabler for compatible Macs. The software is available via a software download from the Apple Store for $1.

If you have a Mac with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor (except the 17-inch, 1.83GHz iMac) or a Mac Pro with AirPort Extreme, you can enable it to access an 802.11n wireless network using the AirPort Extreme 802.11n Enabler software. Many Mac computers with an Intel Core 2 Duo and all Mac Pro computers with AirPort Extreme can be enabled to access 802.11n-based wireless networks. If you purchased one of these Macs, you can use the AirPort Extreme 802.11n Enabler software to activate this advanced wireless capability.

Important note: The Enabler is included free with the new AirPort Extreme Base Station with 802.11n. If you purchase a new AirPort Extreme Base Station, you do not need to purchase the Enabler separately. 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) Price USD1.99 License Purchase Version 1.0 Operating System Mac OS X 10.4 Intel Macintosh System Requirements 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. Ou already have the 802.11n enabler installed. If it says (802.11a/b/g), you do not have the 802.11n enabler installed.

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I was looking into getting either an Airport Extreme Base Station or an AirPort Express with dual bands. The apple store refurb section has a Refurbished AirPort Extreme Base Station Originally released October 2009 ( ) the specs for which say that the IEEE 802.11n is a draft specification ( ).

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Looking at the specs for the AirPort Express 802.11n (1st Generation) March 17, 2008 it has a 802.11n Enabler for Mac and says that it also is based on an IEEE 802.11n draft specification. The AirPort Extreme 802.11n (1st Generation) has the same IEEE 802.11n draft specification. I actually don't have anything that uses 802.11n but might be getting something that does soon and I'm wondering if it'll get 802.11n speeds going through an apple extreme or express that uses an IEEE 802.11n draft spec.

And what's up with the 802.11n Enabler for Mac? Click to expand.Sorry, I'm a bit confused. My Mac mini (Mid 2007) - Technical Specifications say it has Built-in 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme wireless networking (based on 802.11g standard) ( ). The AirPort Extreme 802.11n. Enabler for Mac page says '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)' followed by 'Please make sure you have one of these Mac computers before purchasing the 802.11n Enabler software. It is not compatible with other Mac models.' Then '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.' I'm running 10.6.8 and when I open Network Utility there is no Network Interface (en1).

There is, however, an Airport (en1) which says I have an Apple model wireless network adapter (802.11 a/b/g) I found this slightly confusing but assumed it meant my Mac Mini would not be able to use 802.11n. Did I miss something?