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MBP and Wireless N

Jul 22, 2007 1:49PM PDT

I read on another board something about the Intel MacBook Pro having wireless N capability. I curently run a wireless g router. Does anyone know anything about making the MacBook Pro n-compatible?

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Wireless N
Jul 22, 2007 9:51PM PDT

II did a quick bit of research at the Apple store and it woud seem tht only the Macbook Pro has a wireless card that is capable of "N", via a Firmware update.

You might want to call Apple to confirm/deny that. I could not find anywhere that specifically stated that the MacBook could not be updated.

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I works on B and G and N.
Jul 22, 2007 9:53PM PDT

It would be a monumental blunder to make a N only card. ALL such cards have B and G capability or else no Mac could use free wifi hotspots.

Think about it.

Bob

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I don't see that as being
Jul 23, 2007 4:22AM PDT

a suggestion anywhere in this thread.

The MacBook Pro has the capability, not turned on when shipped, of using the N protocol.
I believe the Airport Extreme base station and the newer iMacs also have the capability to use N but need the firmware update to turn it on.

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Bleed over from another question.
Jul 23, 2007 5:07AM PDT

Ooops. Someone had just asked me about using the MBP's N card on their G router.