Hey Folks,
My MacBook Pro is having some connectivity *sometimes* in my own home. We've get a pretty low spec router/modem setup from our provider that is a real pain to upgrade (that's a whole other story).
The easiest thing to do is to upgrade the WiFi adapter on any devices using the network.
Unfortunately my reliable ALFA AWUS036ACM doesn't seem to be compatible, can someone recommend me a similar dongle?
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 13.4
Apple discontinued allowing USB Wifi adapters. All the ones I know of require an operating system driver, which Apple no longer allows.
What's guaranteed to work is the following combination:
Instead of using #1 as a range extender, you put it into AP mode (might be called bridging mode). This simply does the setup to convert the wireless connection into an Ethernet connection.
The key point is that a USB adapter requires an OS driver, whereas the range extender has the smarts to do that within itself.
Examples of #1 are TP-Link models RE215, RE220, RE300, RE500X, RE505X, WA850RE, with different prices depending on Wifi speed and Ethernet port speed.
Examples of #2 are from Belkin, Anker, and others. Again, different models have different Ethernet port speeds. Apple sells the Belkin, guaranteed to work. You could also use a USB-C hub that includes an Ethernet port.
This will work with all M1, M2, and M3 Macs that have a USB-C port.
There are mesh and beam and bridging antennae available for more specialized applications. Ubiquiti sells various of this gear, as do others. But adding mesh-capable APs tends to be easier.
Thanks!
The thing I'm holding in my hand; do you know if there are any models of that type of thing that work on the M2 MacBook?
did you find any adapter that works with m2?
WiFi dongle for MacBook Pro M2
