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802.11ac and BT 4.2 are here for unibody MBPs and A1342 MB!
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I disabled USPS, please check the site and let me know if UPS is acceptable.
I just ordered! Thank you. I'll let you all know how installation in a 17" running Mojave goes. I have Google wifi and about 300mbps internet. I'm tired of only getting 50 on this laptop.
I get 867Mbps link speeds using the Google Wifi router, which is a limitation of the router and not the wireless card.
I'll offer to drop ship the original order I had with you that's currently lost (which you shipped out a replacement for!) to the next buyer when it shows up if you'd like. Whatever is easiest for you.
Either way I will let you know when the replacement arrives (hopefully this week) and when the original card shows up that's doing a world tour currently.
Just curious...
I’m on a 2010 MBP 15” running Sierra connected to a 100Mbps home network. Whenever download at full speed my MBP fans blast away top speed.
If I upgrade to this AC card, and if my network allows say, 1Gbps, won’t it blow my MBP till kingdom come...? Or does this card fixes the fans ramping up problem...?
I’m on a 2010 MBP 15” running Sierra connected to a 100Mbps home network. Whenever download at full speed my MBP fans blast away top speed.
If I upgrade to this AC card, and if my network allows say, 1Gbps, won’t it blow my MBP till kingdom come...? Or does this card fixes the fans ramping up problem...?
That's unusual, I'm not sure why the fans would be blasting due to network throughput. Is the MBP free of dust and have you done a repaste on the heatpipes?
Upgrading to my card should not change the thermal profile of the MBP by any means.
I think your issue is related to Automatic Graphics switching. When you open Chrome on the 15" it will switch to the discrete GPU. What I use to keep my 15" MBP's on IGPU when web browsing is GFXCardStatus. This will allow you to choose IGPU or discrete.
https://gfx.io/howto.html
Would it be possible to get info on this?
I got mine installed today (Thanks Troop!) and my speeds are all over the place.
I've tried different permutations of antenna connections and it jumps from 351 to 1170.
Last and latest generation Apple Airport Extreme 802.11AC router. I am set to 5Ghz. Made sure all antenna connections are tight and the wires are not crossed over. Reset PRAM, reset SMC, removed my wireless setup and reconnected. It works, it's just not staying at a constant speed. My router is 20 feet away with no obstruction. (also not complaining, hopefully this will help troubleshoot other people who buy this upgrade)
[doublepost=1558495636][/doublepost]I rebooted my basestation and that seems to have helped!
This is a great product and Troop definitely stands behind it and was super proactive and communicative. I can't recommend this highly enough to anyone looking to update and supercharge their wireless on their MacBook Pros.
Very very happy and satisfied with all aspects of the transaction and the board is beautifully designed.
For anyone troubleshooting this is a great article especially the channels, RSSI and Noise:
https://9to5mac.com/2016/07/14/how-...-app-on-mac-to-analyze-improve-wi-fi-network/
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Thank you for the kinds words
USPS issues seem to have been cleared up (for now) so I re-enabled that on the website.
All cards have been sold out!
Thank you to all of my first buyers!
Thank you to all of my first buyers!
Mine arrived yesterday - nicely packed, all as intended. Will install them over the weekend.All cards have been sold out!
Thank you to all of my first buyers!
Thanks a lot for all those efforts!
Magnua
I'll be gone during the holiday weekend and most likely without cell service; if anyone has any hardware issues with their newly received wireless card upgrades, just PM me and I will get it sorted out when I get back Sunday.
USPS can be pretty brutal on these packages, despite the cards being shipped in a protective plastic box.
USPS can be pretty brutal on these packages, despite the cards being shipped in a protective plastic box.