Description
The MacPro 4.1 and 5.1 WiFi and BT Upgrade Kit will allow a newer Apple 12+6 WiFi Cards to be used in a selection of older Mac Pros. It enables a number of unsupported features Including Handoff Features, Continuity Features, Apple Watch Unlocking, faster 802.11ac WiFi Speeds (up to 1300Mbps) and Bluetooth 4.2 depending on the WiFi card and MacOS version used. Compatibility can be found here (Coming Soon)
It is a flexible and cost-effective way to keep you Mac upto date. With the ability to use a variety of 12+6 WiFi cards dependent on the features you require.
It also includes a large external BT antenna this will improve the notoriously bad Mac Pro BT performance, it will fit in a spare PCIe Slot or can be mounted to another cards bracket, or somewhere else on your case.
The Kit consists of :
- 1x 12+6- Mini PCIe adapter
- Large 2.4 Ghz External BT antenna
- A selection of mounting screws and tape
- A custom USB BT Header cable which is Plug and Play
(You will need to supply a suitable WiFi card we often have a selection available here otherwise these card these are readily available from you local computer repair shop, or favourite online auction site )
Recommended WiFi Cards
- BCM94360CD
- BCM94360CDP PLEASE NOTIFY ME IF YOU INTEND TO USE A BCM94360CDP I WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH A SPECIALLY MODIFIED ADAPTOR
The adapter is compatible with the following computers:
- Mac Pro 4.1
- Mac Pro 5.1
Compatibility Charts
Mac Pro Compatibility Chart (Coming Soon)
Installation
The adapter installation is simple quick and is virtually plug and play depending on the machine, we are happy to answer questions and instructions can be found here:
Mac Pro WiFi and BT Upgrade Instructions (Coming Soon)
FAQs
FAQs can be found here
Shipping
We are happy to ship internationally anywhere in the world
Disclaimer
*The use of this adapter does not guarantee any features or long term availability of features, being available in the computer it is installed in*
***It is always good practice to back up your data and make sure your machine has been shut down properly before you start any work. This is a DIY unsupported modification to your Computer that you are undertaking at your own risk. intriguing industries will take no responsibly for any damage to your computer or data loss***
Designed and assembled in the U.K.
Monte (verified owner) –
This added newer Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and even airplay and airdrop to my 5,1. Would definitely recommend if you’re in the process of upgrading yours.
The whole thing is a simple to install, extremely useful kit. I contacted support at one point, and had really helpful advice from Josh, too.