Apple MA688Z/B Airport Extreme Wireless Upgrade Kit - network adapter

Discount Price: $49.00

Features:

• Not Compatible with 2008 Mac Pro Desktops
  AirPort Extreme is the next-generation wireless networking solution from Apple. Based on 802.11g high-speed wireless technology, it enables you to achieve data rates nearly 5 times faster than the original AirPort. You can connect to the Internet or to other computers without wires, additional phone lines, or complicated networking hardware from almost anywhere in your home, classroom, or business.

Customer Reviews:

Wireless upgrade kit doesn't play nice with 802.1x PEAP networks [Posted on 2008-03-22]
After looking for a wireless 802.11n upgrade solution for my 1st generation MacBook, I was excited to find the MA688Z/B Airport Extreme Wireless upgrade kit. As a mac geek and techie, it was easy to install and worked flawlessly on my home network in 802.11n mode with my new Airport Base Station. However, things changed when I went to the office at my university, which uses an 802.1x PEAP network. It had trouble logging in, and would consistently drop the connection. A 80% signal suddenly became less than 20%. I discovered that other MacBooks and Macbook Pros using this card have similar problems. I reinstalled my old card out of necessity.

Not too bad [Posted on 2008-08-08]
It's not too bad and I think it rates more than 1 star. You have to go to some other web pages to get installation instructions (just use Google) but they are relatively simple if you have replaced things in computers before. Do be careful I did cut my finger on the notbook case while I was doing installation. It took me less than an hour to install but have to read the web instructions carefully. I have done installations for years but I think someone with some knowledge of computer parts can do the replacement realtively issue. You might need one tool to get a small screw out and the web instructions will tell you which one (don't remember). The card does work and I have used it for many months but at least for my older Mac Pro the signal looks like one step weaker than my iMac which is newer and has 802.11n. However it is much more convenient than the 802.11N dongle I had previously.

So 3 stars since it does work but not more since it appears not to be as strong as the iMac reception but then again, I didn't compare performance of a Mac Pro with factory installation.

Work great in MBP Core Duo [Posted on 2008-08-23]
This is the actual Apple upgrade kit and works great in my 2006 MBP core duo. The kit includes the software cd but NO installation instructions - check other site for videos on how to install. Don't install yourself unless you have some experience and the right tools. Solid connection with Linksys WRT 600N, not a single drop since install. This card operates at both 2.4 and 5 GHz (AGN) - sweet. If you are looking to upgrade your MBP, this is the card to get.

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