alex95sv Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Hi, since my Wi-Fi card is not compatible with OS X, I am going to buy a new one. But I wanted to ask you guys first, so that I buy the right one for my laptop. My laptop is Acer Aspire 5738G, and it has a slot for a half size mini pci-e wifi card. So, I saw a few topics, and the guys have recommended the AR5B91, and I found some on ebay. Is this okay for my PC? I see it's mini, but will it work? Thanks for advance! p.s. If you can recommend some cards that are not so expensive, I will be very grateful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdtran1025 Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Try this: http://www.newegg.co...N82E16833166052 It's perfect for either desktop or laptop because it is minuscule in size. $9.95.T he chipset is based on Broadcom, which is nearly universal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex95sv Posted June 30, 2012 Author Share Posted June 30, 2012 Can I buy this from EU(Germany) ? I see only US, Canada and China Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex95sv Posted July 1, 2012 Author Share Posted July 1, 2012 Is THIS going to be ok? Seeing this http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/downloadsView.aspx?Langid=1&PNid=48&PFid=48&Level=5&Conn=4&DownTypeID=3&GetDown=false&Downloads=true#RTL8188CUS it might work??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlViandante Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I use Broadcom BCM4311MCG, it works oob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatinMcG Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Hi, since my Wi-Fi card is not compatible with OS X, I am going to buy a new one. But I wanted to ask you guys first, so that I buy the right one for my laptop. My laptop is Acer Aspire 5738G, and it has a slot for a half size mini pci-e wifi card. So, I saw a few topics, and the guys have recommended the AR5B91, and I found some on ebay. Is this okay for my PC? I see it's mini, but will it work? Thanks for advance! p.s. If you can recommend some cards that are not so expensive, I will be very grateful! AR5B91 is what i use and it works great out of box 10.6.3 or higher with no mods.. its N speed draft unlike BCM94311 that is G speed 54mb which is slower than N this card is full size not half size.. the sony half size ar5B91 works in someones netbook confirmed. if they send u ar5b95 (aka AR9285) then it needs a simple fix to add device id 2B to kext. or fake in dsdt or a legacy kext the device id 2A which is from AR5B91 aka AR9281 that works OOB 10.6.3+ funny thing is the original apple is AR9280 AR5B92 .. device id 2A same. but capabilities differ in transmitter and would not work for me 95% of times until i switched to AR5B91 (non apple not working AR9280 AW-NE772 but AW-NE771 AR5B91 works fine and any other AR5B91). usb is soo tiny.. i wonder if it has strong signal. i rather use internal replacement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaldMeister Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 http://www.amazon.com/Atheros-AR5B95-AR9285-802-11B-PCI-E/dp/B005HMZ8B2 Something along those lines is what i use, the AR9285 to be exact. Works with a DSDT edit or patched kext. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatinMcG Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 http://www.amazon.co...E/dp/B005HMZ8B2 Something along those lines is what i use, the AR9285 to be exact. Works with a DSDT edit or patched kext. same family chipset.. different device id 2B .. ar5B91 is 2A. for no mod u can replace with the AR5B91 (half size ?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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