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Apple Releases AirPort Client Update for MacBook and MacBook Pro

Wednesday August 12, 2009 7:29 am PDT by Eric Slivka
Apple yesterday released AirPort Client Update for MacBook and MacBook Pro, addressing issues with AirPort performance on OS X 10.5.8 while running on battery power.

This update is recommended for some Intel-based Macintosh computers running Mac OS X v10.5.8 and addresses an issue with AirPort performance while running on battery power. It may only be installed on:

MacBook (13-inch, Late 2007)
MacBook (13-inch, Early 2008)
MacBook (13-inch, Late 2008)
MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2008)
MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2008)
MacBook Pro (17-inch, Late 2008)

A number of users in Apple's discussion forums had reported substantial speed drops and latency increases over Wi-Fi when running on battery power after applying the OS X 10.5.8 update released last week, and this AirPort update appears to address those specific issues. The update weighs in at 1.68 MB and requires OS X 10.5.8.
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daneoni
33 months ago
Apple has been going crazy with the updates these past few weeks and im not complaining
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no.1 Apple Fan
33 months ago
I have a late 2008 and it says my computer does not meet the requirements. I also have 10.8.
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rdowns
33 months ago
Won't install on my late 2008 uMB.
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InLikeALion
33 months ago

I have a late 2008 and it says my computer does not meet the requirements. I also have 10.8.


Do you have a lat 08 15"? Cause that model is not listed.
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DevinPitcher
33 months ago

I have a late 2008 and it says my computer does not meet the requirements. I also have 10.8.


It's not for the late 2008 15" uMBP, just 17" and 13".
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John.B
33 months ago
Cool, I've been waiting to do the 10.5.8 update on my late 2007 BlackBook!
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pawcio
33 months ago

It's not for the late 2008 15" uMBP, just 17" and 13".


I have late 2008 13" macbook unibody with 10.5.8 and it also says my computer does not meet the requirements!
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daneoni
33 months ago

I have a late 2008 and it says my computer does not meet the requirements. I also have 10.8.


That might be your problem.

Then again could it be that the update is for Broadcom instead of Atheros chipsets or vice versa
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The ArchAngel
33 months ago
So this actually did fix some latency issues I was having post 10.5.8 on my early 2008 MBP. Highly recommended for anyone else having wireless performance issues post 10.5.8.
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Prospekt
33 months ago
YES! I can actually connect to the internet now on battery power. :)
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