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"And finally, Apple Watch unlocking also requires 802.11ac Wi-Fi because of the way the software determines the distance between your watch and your Mac. That l

"And finally, Apple Watch unlocking also requires 802.11ac Wi-Fi because of the way the software determines the distance between your watch and your Mac. That list includes: MacBook (Early 2015 and later) iMac (Late 2013 and later) MacBook Air (Mid 2013 and later) MacBook Pro (Late 2013 and later) Mac Mini (Late 2014) Mac Pro (Late 2013)" I have a Mid-2012 Retina Macbook Pro, and I actually upgraded the wifi card to the one in the Late 2013 because I wanted 802.11AC (It's one of the few things that are not soldered to the board). It works without any issue, I wonder if it will work with this apple watch unlock feature.

newman314 10y ago
This mcard is supposed to work on unsupported Macs. I personally do not care for the mobility features as I do not use iCloud so YMMV. http://www.quickertek.com/products/mCard.html http://www.quickertek.com/products/mCard.html
- snuxoll 10y ago
  Save yourself some money and just buy this: https://www.amazon.com/SEENIGHT-Bcm94360cs2-Bcm94360cs2ax-Bluetooth-Wireless/dp/B01F3I300U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474472939&sr=8-1&keywords=BCM94360CS2 https://www.amazon.com/SEENIGHT-Bcm94360cs2-Bcm94360cs2ax-Bl... Apple uses bog-standard Broadcom wireless chips for their AirPort Extreme cards, this one is advertised as "mac-compatible" but any of the BCM943X cards will work as long as they are standard mini-PCIe cards.
  - JoshGlazebrook 10y ago
    Same kind of thing, but for the retina macbooks make sure you get one like this: https://www.amazon.com/SEENIGHT-Bluetooth-653-0029-BCM94360CSAX-BCM94360CS/dp/B01F3G92C2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474473438&sr=8-1&keywords=BCM94360CS https://www.amazon.com/SEENIGHT-Bluetooth-653-0029-BCM94360C... The retina macbook pro has 3 antennas for 3x3 MIMO, the one you linked to only has two. This is really only needed if you have the 2012 retina macbook pro as they didn't switch to 802.11AC chips until 2013.

newman314 10y ago

This mcard is supposed to work on unsupported Macs. I personally do not care for the mobility features as I do not use iCloud so YMMV. http://www.quickertek.com/products/mCard.html http://www.quickertek.com/products/mCard.html

snuxoll 10y ago
Save yourself some money and just buy this: https://www.amazon.com/SEENIGHT-Bcm94360cs2-Bcm94360cs2ax-Bluetooth-Wireless/dp/B01F3I300U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474472939&sr=8-1&keywords=BCM94360CS2 https://www.amazon.com/SEENIGHT-Bcm94360cs2-Bcm94360cs2ax-Bl... Apple uses bog-standard Broadcom wireless chips for their AirPort Extreme cards, this one is advertised as "mac-compatible" but any of the BCM943X cards will work as long as they are standard mini-PCIe cards.
- JoshGlazebrook 10y ago
  Same kind of thing, but for the retina macbooks make sure you get one like this: https://www.amazon.com/SEENIGHT-Bluetooth-653-0029-BCM94360CSAX-BCM94360CS/dp/B01F3G92C2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474473438&sr=8-1&keywords=BCM94360CS https://www.amazon.com/SEENIGHT-Bluetooth-653-0029-BCM94360C... The retina macbook pro has 3 antennas for 3x3 MIMO, the one you linked to only has two. This is really only needed if you have the 2012 retina macbook pro as they didn't switch to 802.11AC chips until 2013.