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Apple / Atheros

AirPort Extreme
802.11n Wireless Mini-PCIe Card
Full Installation Kit

Good Condition | System Pulls

For 2006-2012 Mac Pro models
100% Apple Compatible
Works with built in Mac OS drivers
Based on the high-speed wireless technology called 802.11b/g/n, it enables you to achieve data rates nearly five times faster than the original AirPort. You can connect to the Internet or to other computers without wires, additional phone lines, or complicated networking hardware from almost anywhere in your home, classroom, or business.
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Product Specifications:

Apple Part Number

  • AR5BXB112
  • 607-7213-A
  • 607-7211A
  • 661-5979

Protocols

  • Dual-band 802.11n
  • Supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks

AirDrop Support

  • Yes, with speed up to 450Mbps

OS Requirement

  • OS X 10.6.8 to 10.13.6

Chipset

  • Atheros AR9380

Ports

  • Universal UF.L antenna port x2

Dimensions

  • 3.0" x 0.1" x 1.0" (7.6 x 0.3 x 2.5 cm)

Weight

  • 1.0 oz. (27 g)
Manufacturer provided specifications for Apple p/n 661-4907

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This product is compatible with... Learn how to find your Mac's model ID
Mac Pro
Mac Pro 12-Core (Mid 2012)
(June, 2012)
Model ID: MacPro5,1
2.4GHz, 2.66GHz, 3.06GHz
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Mac Pro
Mac Pro 6-Core (Mid 2012)
(June, 2012)
Model ID: MacPro5,1
3.33GHz
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Mac Pro
Mac Pro 4-Core (Mid 2012)
(June, 2012)
Model ID: MacPro5,1
3.2GHz
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Mac Pro
Mac Pro 12-Core (Mid 2010)
(July, 2010)
Model ID: MacPro5,1
2.66GHz, 2.93GHz
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Mac Pro
Mac Pro 8-Core (Mid 2010)
(July, 2010)
Model ID: MacPro5,1
2.4GHz
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Mac Pro
Mac Pro 6-Core (Mid 2010)
(July, 2010)
Model ID: MacPro5,1
3.33GHz
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Mac Pro
Mac Pro 4-Core (Mid 2010)
(July, 2010)
Model ID: MacPro5,1
2.8GHz, 3.2GHz
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Mac Pro
Mac Pro 8-Core (Early 2009)
(March, 2009)
Model ID: MacPro4,1
2.26GHz, 2.66GHz, 2.93GHz
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Mac Pro
Mac Pro 4-Core (Early 2009)
(March, 2009)
Model ID: MacPro4,1
2.66GHz, 2.93GHz, 3.33GHz
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Mac Pro
Mac Pro 4-Core (Early 2008)
(January, 2008)
Model ID: MacPro3,1
2.8GHz
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Mac Pro
Mac Pro 8-Core (Early 2008)
(January, 2008)
Model ID: MacPro3,1
2.8GHz, 3.0GHz, 3.2GHz
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Mac Pro
Mac Pro 8-core (Early 2007)
(April, 2007)
Model ID: MacPro2,1
3.0GHz
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Mac Pro
Mac Pro 4-core (Mid 2006)
(August, 2006)
Model ID: MacPro1,1
2.0GHz, 2.66GHz, 3.0GHz
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Includes

Included Items
  • Apple AirPort Extreme Card
  • OWC 5-Piece Mini Toolkit
  • Mounting screws
Note: Does NOT include any manual or installation instructions

Customer Ratings

Write a Review 4.8 / 5 11 out of 11 (100%) reviewers would recommend this product
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Reviewer: Kl0neMan Location: Fort Worth, TX Age: 55-65 Experience Level: Power User Owned Product: over 6 months
Rating: 5/5 Worked Flawlessly September 14, 2020 I purchased this to install in my Mac Pro that did not have Airport capability. Installation was easy and it came RIGHT UP.

I would recommend this item to a friend! Customer Videos:

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Reviewer: SilentOni Location: Kentucky Age: 35-44 Experience Level: Power User Owned Product: over 6 months
Rating: 5/5 Free your Mac Pro Tower August 25, 2020 Installed in my 2009 Mac Pro. Fairly easy install. Bought it from here because I know it will work. Didn't want to waste time researching junk on other sites and praying it would work. OWC sells quality stuff. My tower is finally free from the Ethernet cable!

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Reviewer: Smashbrose Experience Level: Home User
Rating: 5/5 Easy to install with the kit! June 1, 2018 I just got my Mac Pro and never really messed with computers before. It was easy to remove the CPU tray (I have a Mac Pro 5 which was the model where the WiFi slot switched to the bottom of the motherboard). And I had it installed within 10 minutes. Put the antennas on first (only 1 and 3 are used) and then plug the chip in! Be gentle with the screws because there are only two and they are very small. If it works then WiFi should be an option under the network settings! P.S. I noticed that the antenna slots on the WiFi card itself were labeled with numbers, make sure to correlate the lowest values of the antenna to the lowest value reciever slots.

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Reviewer: therabbit14 Location: Boston, MA Age: 25-34 Experience Level: Home User Owned Product: less than a month
Rating: 5/5 Internet is faster & Works with HIGH SIERRA April 30, 2018 I purchased only because I upgraded to High Sierra and the factory installed card wouldn't give me internet. I noticed that it was a bit faster for downloading and uploading. Install was easy and took maybe two minutes. The included tool set helps a lot!

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Reviewer: HIghFlyer Location: Lansing, Michigan Age: Over 65 Experience Level: Power User Owned Product: less than a month
Rating: 5/5 Wifi Upgrade for Mac Pro 3,1 under Sierra January 8, 2017 I upgraded a Mac Pro 3,1 to Sierra. After the upgrade, the Wifi no longer worked, as expected. Installation was made easier by the fact that this Mac Pro 3,1 already had a WiFi card installed, so knowing which antenna cables to attach and where to attach them was easy. The magnetic screwdriver in the DIY kit was essential. After installation, Wifi worked perfectly.

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Reviewer: Bernard Location: France Age: Over 65 Experience Level: Power User Owned Product: less than a month
Rating: 4/5 Works fine under Sierra December 2, 2016 The Airport Extreme card of my early 2009 MacPro (upgraded 5.1) wasn't supported under Sierra. This new card was not really difficult to install since the processor is mounted on a drawer that can be easily removed, giving access to the wifi card. The included magnetized Philips screwdriver helped me remove the 2 little screws and I used the small plastic tool to detach the antennas. Happy to be able again to connect wirelessly to the Internet.

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Reviewer: Anonymous Age: 55-65 Experience Level: IT Professional Owned Product: 1-3 months
Rating: 5/5 Added Wifi to a Mac Pro. June 7, 2016 A friend of mine gave me a Mac Pro (early 2008) that I could use at home. The only problem for me was that it didn't have Wifi, and my "home office" is on the opposite corner of my house from where my cable modem is.

I bought this Wifi card for it. Other reviews indicated that it might be a hassle to install, so I had it installed by a computer technician who has experience with Macs. (FWIW, he told me that it's actually pretty easy to install, if you know what parts need to be moved out-of-the-way). He had it installed in maybe 15 minutes, I bought it home, and so far it has been working fine. I'm glad I won't have to run an ethernet cable across the entire length of my house!

I would recommend this item to a friend!

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Reviewer: Anonymous Location: San Francisco, CA Age: 35-44 Experience Level: Home User Owned Product: 1-3 months
Rating: 5/5 Card works perfectly and tools came in handy! January 4, 2015 Hi, I ordered this with a little trepidation as this is a used card and I read that the self-install would be a little hairy…which it was…However, with patience, a little foul language, and some online guidance, I was able to get this baby installed in about an hour. I was glad to have the small screwdriver that came in the tool set to help me with the teeny tiny screws to seat the card in the motherboard. I felt like a champ when I got my old machine up and running w/WiFi immediately after the install, and it's been working reliably now for over an month. Thanks OWC for having this kit available! I wish it came with instructions or an Installer Elf with small hands, but if I got through it, you can too! Recommended!

I would recommend this item to a friend!

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Reviewer: Anonymous Location: mad beach, florida Age: 25-34 Experience Level: Power User Owned Product: 1-3 months
Rating: 4/5 Works decent & hard to install November 28, 2014 Alright so let me cut straight to performance and the main reason for the 4 stars instead of 5. The card does give me wifi on my mac pro, but it is a much weaker signal then my MBP in the same location. I actually had to re-arrange my office to get the pro closer to the signal.

Now, the important part - the install:

Sure the space is small but the worst part was finding the 3 antenna wires and then trying to figure out what went where. I had to try three different configurations before having success and getting the wires connected is the hardest part. I ended up with 1 going to bluetooth and then 3 connected closest to the bluetooth on the card, followed by 2.

The wires: mine were not visible at all. i had to flip my pro upside down and squeeze my pinky finger behind the motherboard and luckily I was just able to touch and pry one of the wires down. The other two were connected to it so they came easy afterwards.

I found the small plastic piece that came with the install kit crucial to getting the wires snapped on. Also the magnetic screwdriver was an absolute MUST HAVE.

if your doing the install I bid you good luck. Took me about 75 minutes to complete.

I would recommend this item to a friend!

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Reviewer: Anonymous Location: Takoma Park, MD Age: 35-44 Experience Level: Home User Owned Product: 1-3 months
Rating: 5/5 Works perfectly August 29, 2014 Works perfectly in my 2.66 GHz Quad-Core Mac Pro. I didn't think I would need the install kit, but it turned out to be pretty necessary and way easier to install WITH it. Very happy with this purchase.

I would recommend this item to a friend!

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Reviewer: Anonymous
Rating: 5/5 Great addition to a Mac Pro June 16, 2014 Bought this product to make my tower receive a wifi signal. I have not been disappointed one bit. Was a little hard to install, but once it's in, it works perfect.

I would recommend this item to a friend!

Apple / Atheros AirPort Extreme 802.11n Wireless Mini-PCIe Card Mfr P/N: 661-4907 OWC SKU: APLBCM94322MCK For Mac Pro 2006-2012 Models. Includes screws & tools for installation. Good Condition, System Pulls. 30 Day OWC Fulfilled Limited Warranty Ships: Same Day
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