Linksys WUSB600N working flawlessly Options

[ziglg]

********* THIS IS HOW YOU GET THE LINKSYS WUSB600N WORKING IN OSX ***********


I actually had to get this working on my real mac pro because when i went to the apple store the morons at the genius bar wouldnt sell me the wifi card unless i let them install it, for a nominal fee of course. So f*ck them in the goat a$, this is how you get it to work flawlessly:

1. Download and install WUSB600N (Panther, Tiger, Leopard RALINK RT2870)
2. Reboot your computer but DO NOT PUT IN THE CARD YET!!
3. Use textwrangler (free gui for editing kext files, google it you'll find it) and edit the following file: /System/Library/Extensions/RT2870USBWirelessDriver.kext/Contents/Info.plist
4. Search for "Linksys" change the integer line below from 112 to 113:
<integer>113</integer>
5. Close and save the file
6. open: /System/Library/Extensions/RT2870USBWirelessDriver.kext/Contents/Resources/Info.plist
Again, search for Linksys and change the integer line to be 0x0071:
<integer>0x0071</integer>
7. Close and save the file
8. Open terminal and run "sudo -s"
9. Clear out your kernel extension cache, run "kextcache -k /System/Library/Extensions"
10. Reboot your computer and insert the card, you can now run /Applications/USBWirelessUtility and
configure the card. When I plugged mine in, it opened the utility automatically

Enjoy, hope this gets everyone on wireless N for cheap from radioshack, thats where i got mine, works great!

This is where I downloaded the driver (i used the top one, 2870):
http://www.ralinktech.com/ralink/Home/Support/Macintosh.html

[chewanik]

Hello, thank you for taking the time to share your experiences with this wireless key. I downloaded the RT2870 driver from the website you posted, however when searching for Linksys in the files you mentioned, I did not get any results.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you

[chewanik]

Never mind....figured it out.

Had to use the following driver for the WUSB600N...its a bit misleading on the website

USB
(RT257x/RT2671) 11/10/2006
RT2571W/RT2671:1.1.7.0
RT2500:1.1.3.0
10.3/10.4

Using that driver your guide works perfect, thank you.

[Monkeywork]

maybe Linksys caught wind of this and made a change, I've looked at all versions from Ralink and linksys doesn't appear in the info.plist

[ziglg]

here is the linksys section for those who don't have it:
(for /System/Library/Extensions/RT2870USBWirelessDriver.kext/Contents/Resources/Info.plist):

<key>Linksys</key>
<dict>
<key>CFBundleIdentifier</key>
<string>com.Ralink.driver.RT2870USBWirelessDriver</string>
<key>IOClass</key>
<string>RT2870USBWirelessDriver</string>
<key>IOProviderClass</key>
<string>IOUSBDevice</string>
<key>idProduct</key>
<integer>0x0071</integer>
<key>idVendor</key>
<integer>0x1737</integer>
</dict>

(for /System/Library/Extensions/RT2870USBWirelessDriver.kext/Contents/Info.plist):

<key>Linksys</key>
<dict>
<key>CFBundleIdentifier</key>
<string>com.Ralink.driver.RT2870USBWirelessDriver</string>
<key>IOClass</key>
<string>RT2870USBWirelessDriver</string>
<key>IOProviderClass</key>
<string>IOUSBDevice</string>
<key>idProduct</key>
<integer>113</integer>
<key>idVendor</key>
<integer>5943</integer>
</dict>




Just paste that in the appropriate places in the plist files and you're good to go!

[manofmany]

So you would recommend this card to someone who only lacks a functional Wireless connection? I'm looking for a new Wireless adapter to get me connected. Want to make sure my system is compatible before doing the install.

[manofmany]

Regardless, I needed one as I just had to ditch my belkin router for an upgraded linksys router. This will make a nice addition I think for Vista and hopefully Leopard Thanks for this.

Got a new one for $40 shipped on eBay

[ziglg]

should work fine, pm me if you have any trouble and (admittedly dont often check back on here) will send you my kext files if it comes to that, you shouldnt have any trouble though if you follow the directions

[manofmany]

I got mine working thanks to your instructions. However, that link does not have the latest driver and mine would not work.

http://www.liquidfists.com/mac/USBWireless-10.5.zip

There is an updated link with the latest USBWirelessUtility and it has the Linksys section in it. Change the integers as directed in the OPs post and reboot, then plug your WUSB600N in.

[Mailbox]

Got it working on an iBook G4. Thanks to everyone, especially Daniel, who took the time to talk to Ralink to get the drivers for MacOSX.

The instructions posted by "ziglg"are the best (posted Nov 2, 2008). Take note that the Info.plist file is saved in 2 separate folders (I misread the paths and it wasn't working, until I realized my error).
I would use the drivers posted by"maonofmany" however (posted Nov 10, 2008), as the drivers from Ralink's site do not have the Linksys portion.

The first re-boot took longer than usual, but everything is working fine. The USB Wireless Utility recognized the adapter instantly, so I did not have to configure it manually.

Finally, I had to open the Network icon under System Preferences a couple of times before the iBook would finally recognize the adapter. It shows up as "Ethernet Adapter (en2)".

I do notice a considerable improvement in speed. Don't give up, keep trying, it is really worth it.

[B_ogbrush]

I have used the above instructions to try to install a Pluscom WP-RT2561T PCI wireless card which has a Ralink RT-2561T chipset but after installation the wifi utility reports 'No Card' and the card cannot be seen in System Preferences/Network or in the Airport Utility.

Has anyone any ideas how to get this card working with Leopard 10.5.2? The manufacturer tell me the card is compattible with Leopard but only supply drivers for Tiger & Panther. Installing the Tiger driver does not work either.

The card works fine under Windows Vista so is not faulty.

[JaE-V]

I dont have this card but just for completeness sake for future users; you could just zip that RT2870USBWirelessDriver kext and upload it with the mods out of your extensions folder and make life easier on future users. They can simply just install it with Osx86tools and reboot. Good work however.

[manofmany]

I dont have this card but just for completeness sake for future users; you could just zip that RT2870USBWirelessDriver kext and upload it with the mods out of your extensions folder and make life easier on future users. They can simply just install it with Osx86tools and reboot. Good work however.

Good idea and I will do that. Does OSX86tools include the latest USBWirelessUtility, ver 10.5?

I don't have OSX86tools installed

[B_ogbrush]

I have used the above instructions to try to install a Pluscom WP-RT2561T PCI wireless card which has a Ralink RT-2561T chipset but after installation the wifi utility reports 'No Card' and the card cannot be seen in System Preferences/Network or in the Airport Utility.

Has anyone any ideas how to get this card working with Leopard 10.5.2? The manufacturer tell me the card is compattible with Leopard but only supply drivers for Tiger & Panther. Installing the Tiger driver does not work either.

The card works fine under Windows Vista so is not faulty.

UPDATE

The manufacturers have now informed me that this Pluscom card is NOT compatible with OS X Leopard

[Andrew3210]

Hello,

can anyone upload a working kext plz? i've tried all, but nothing works.

After finishing the instruction and reboot, i plug my WUSB600n into a free USB-Port but nothing happens.

When i start the RaLink Tool it shows me "No Device!!". It's also showed in the device list of Leopard and in WinVista it works fine.

Please help me

[Toneman]

Maybe this will help....

I followed instructions and didn't get anything to work. BUT, I downloaded the driver from the site listed.

When I ran the uninstall script, and then installed the 10.5 drivers included above in the thread, did the mods, things worked great.

Oh, I also used OSXtools to touch Extensions and clear Extension cache after rebooting. I don't know what combo did it, but it worked for me.

[maccicero]

Hi everyone,

I must have messed up somewhere.

No problem downloading and installing RALINK RT2870. I made the modifications with textwrangler. No problem with the Linksys sections -- they were there where they were supposed to be.

I ran the commands in terminal. Rebooted again.

And nothing.... The USB wireless utility says "No Device!" And there is nothing showing like "Ethernet Adapter (en2)" under Network in the System Preferences.

Where did I go wrong? The WUSB600N works just fine on my PC laptop. Why can't I get it to work on my Mac? I'm using an IBook G4 with Tiger.

Help! Please! Thanks!

[maccicero]

It's working!!
I repeated the commands in terminal and rebooted again and the utility opened and it recognized the adapter!

But then I wasn't connected to the Internet even though I was getting a great signal. So, I followed the tip to go to Network in System Preferences. Sure 'nuff. There was "Ethernet Adapter (en2)". I configured it, and it connected.

This is terrific!

Thank you all for these detailed and fantastic instructions. This was the first time I've used terminal commands on this Mac. This is just awesome.

[wAy-wAy]

Quick question anyone else having a problem with the signal going in and out every few seconds?

[Mr. Moneybags]

for some strange reason, unless I start the computer wtih -f and have it plugged in while booting up, it'll give me an error about installing it incorrectly and saying it won't work. Does anyone know how to fix this? I shouldn't have to boot in -f every time, and also it causes the HDD to turn to an orange color :-/. Thanks :-)