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xx66stangxx
I bought a d-link DFE-530TX+ and installed it, and worked immediatly on my tubgirl 10.4.10 AMDx2
beniel09
Rtl8139D don't work natively (for me)
ven:1904 dev:2031

sad... very...
Megnus
any news about what network cards working?

'I really need the drivers for the Broadcom 57xx Onboard NIC
Verbal
I have trouble with my onboard ethernet...Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet 88E8056 won't work at all... I keep getting a message about the network cable being unplugged (of course it is not unplugged!) , although the system detects a built-in ethernet. I could use any suggestion, please.....
macgirl
Guys, this thread is for "WORKING" cards, so if you post your questions here you loose change of others to see them.

Post a good title , not just "help me".

here are some tips:

http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=40417

How to ask questions in this forum
Espionage724
Broadcom Wireless 4318 under Leopard works. Under Tiger it didn't for me.

Tiger: Jas
Leopard: Kalyway
Lumrian
Hello, at first sorry for my bad englisch again ^^

Also I'm going to buy a new PCI Ethernet Card but i've got no idead which will be the best for 10.4.9 uphuck.
I testet a RTl 8139 Card which didn't work.

so can anybody tell me a good PCI-Ethernet Card which will work without much work?

lumrian
PGHammer
QUOTE(blahsucks @ Sep 5 2005, 12:44 PM) *
Intel EtherExpress PRO/100 VE - works


Onboard Intel gigabit (PRO1000CT and relatives) works natively (detected as onboard Ethernet) in all versions of Tiger and Leopard.

Same P4C800-E Deluxe I originally used native with Tiger works with Leopard.
zband
For those of you looking for cards that work, but dont - there may be an alternative :

http://www.ioxperts.com/devices/devices_80211b.html

These guys make a business of selling drivers for macs on stuff like wireless cars and usb web cams. It might be worth it. Geez, if they only had a driver for the Intel 2915....

Oh Intel pro wireless 2915 - Does not work.
Donw35
My Brodcom built in LAN did not work
The Brodcom built in Wireless works good


Omakayd
The wireless pci Linksys WMP54G v4 works fine with Ralink drivers. Google is your friend. took me forever to figure out what I was doing wrong after I got ralink/osx to recognize my card:

I had a WEP encrypted password on the router and I had to enter the numbers instead of the actual password... I'm not too good with the technical terms but if you have this card and want it to work just send me a message and I'll try to help out.

if anyone knows any way to get this card working with airport that would be nice... I'd like to ditch the cheesy ralink drivers.
Again... this is v4 of the card... not speedbooster or v1, v2, v3, v4.1 (maybe the ralink drivers would still work for v4.1?)

osx 10.4.10 on a m2n-sli deluxe with wireless and 4 PATA hds... onboard sound out works but no input. (using an m-audio mobilepre usb)

Thanks a bunch to this site for tips.
macgirl
You can post where do you found the drivers, those are legal.

In the Ralinktech site those drivers does not work for PCI cards yet.
podarok
Cause in my hackintosh network card kext for Realtek rtl8139 was unstable I make tiger build for leopard rtl8139 driver and it works perfect for me
may be it helps anyone else (driver in my signature)

Good luck!
zontimac
I found this on Intel web site:
Intel Website

Apple Mac Platform and Mac OS X Drivers
linking to:
Small Tree Website
there are Intel GB and 10GB NIC drivers for MAC.

I'm gonna try it tommorow.



----
OK... I just read that you need Smalltree Branded Hardware for this :-(
Wipeout
Belkin FD7050 Wireless works beautifully under Ralink drivers. Hoping the same for my Linksys WUSB54G. It is the same chipset, no?
Bastiann
Hallo!
D-Link DWL-G122 (usb) is working but ... u must download driver from:
ftp://ftp.dlink.de/dwl/dwl-g122/driver_so...S_10.3-10.4.dmg
install it, reboot your machine, make connection to AP and then go to the Network in controll panel and add new network controller (ethernet adaptor en1).
After that it working flawlessly on Tiger 10.4.10
regards
dustlonely
running mac.nub 10.4.10 - everything is running sweet except for wirless access, onboard lan controller,
and ocassional freezes (mouse stops moving & keyboard still responsive?? +need to check the logs)

**Strangely, my linksys wmp300n was recognized by AirPort friendly at first boot.
but I didn't have a wireles router to connect to. Now I have a wireless router airport will *not* turn back on
I'm looking a simple script to start it - but will this help? or can anyone help.

here's info from profiler


AirPort Card Information:


Wireless Card Type: AirPort Extreme (0x14E4, 0x60)
Wireless Card Locale: USA
Wireless Card Firmware Version: 4.80.46.0
Current Wireless Network: AirPort is currently turned off



Built-in Ethernet:

Type: IEEE80211
BSD Device Name: en0
Hardware (MAC) Address: 00:18:f8:2b:79:b0

IPv4:
Configuration Method: DHCP

IPv6:
Configuration Method: Automatic

AppleTalk:
Configuration Method: Node

Proxies:
Proxy Configuration Method: 2

ExcludeSimpleHostnames: 0



Wipeout
QUOTE(Bastiann @ Nov 25 2007, 05:14 PM) *
Hallo!
D-Link DWL-G122 (usb) is working but ... u must download driver from:
ftp://ftp.dlink.de/dwl/dwl-g122/driver_so...S_10.3-10.4.dmg
install it, reboot your machine, make connection to AP and then go to the Network in controll panel and add new network controller (ethernet adaptor en1).
After that it working flawlessly on Tiger 10.4.10
regards


Thank you so much! I've been waiting for that to become available on Mac. Just 2 questions:
1. Does it run on the PPC arch as well?
2. Is it just the new revisions or does it include a1 and a2?
JonyBravo
QUOTE(Straylight @ Aug 15 2005, 12:42 PM) *
although since a 57xx broadcom series card didnt work. i worry about my "broadcom 440x integrated controller.... brb..


-S


My built-in Broadcom 440x works fine in my system (see signature).

Cheers.
ellamboz
Just this mex to confirm that the Sitecom WL-113 USB wireless dongle works like a charm using ZyDAS ZD1211 Driver. Only minor quirk is that you have to boot your hackintosh with the dongle unplugged and then plug it and configure using ZD WLan setup. (this behaviour is described in the readme file contained in ZyDAS package file, tho')

Enjoy!
macgirl
I had no problems booting with the Dongle plugged or unplugged, only sometimes whe I can connect after a drop I need to reboot, but sometimes with a re-plug everithing is fine again. huh.gif
dustlonely
Linksys wmp300n works!!!

made possible by installing AirPort Extreme 802.11n Enabler
________
Hi!

Does anybody here have the Intel DP35DP Media motherboard?
Any info on how to get the builtin ethernet on this motherboard to work with Tiger and Leopard?
I have searched around but not found any info on this.

Itīs the IntelŪ 82566DC Gigabit Ethernet Controller.

Right now iīm using a Realtek 8139 PCI-card.

Thanx!
nintendo_skyline
hi all,

I have an IBM/Lenovo thinkpad T43. It has the Intel 2200 pro, I pulled it out and am planning to replace it with a mac os compatible card. So I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions of what mini wireless adapter I should get and where. I've tried looking for the ibm replacement for the T43 but no luck. However, I found a 802.11 a/b/g wireless mini pci adapter for T60, but I don't know if it will work for the T43. Thanks

ns
-Q- Master
I want to replace the infamous 3945abg. What are the mini-pci netword card that are working natively in Leo ?

Thanks,
Q
macgirl
Atheros and Broadcom.

You can buy also the original Apple MacBook one (Atheros chipset).
graffic
WORKS!

IntelŪ PRO/1000 MT Dual Port Server Adapter
- Chip: Intel 82546 Gigabit Controller. 82546GB.
- PCI 32 and 64 bits
- Intel WebSite with more information

Tested in Leopard 10.5.0.
- Leopard automatically loads: AppleIntel8254XEthernet.kext
- Works without any hack/trick.

Procedure (just for fun):
- Switch off your computer.
- Guess how to open it.
- Open the case of your computer.
- Plug it (press it with energy but be gentle).
- Close the case.
- Look for missing screws
- Switch it on and.. you have 2 new interfaces smile.gif

After I got this card I got some information in forums about people using it in older macs.Here
-Q- Master
QUOTE(macgirl @ Dec 8 2007, 06:37 PM) *
Atheros and Broadcom.

You can buy also the original Apple MacBook one (Atheros chipset).


Correct but I need some model numbers ?
I want to replace my 3945abg (Mini-PCI-E) with something that works.
macgirl
For Mini PCI-E
Dell truemobile 1390, 1490 and 1005 (all Broadcom based)
AR5BXB6 Wireless MINI PCI-E Card (atheros based, found in MacBooks, Mac Minis and AppleTVs)
-Q- Master
QUOTE(macgirl @ Dec 12 2007, 12:59 AM) *
For Mini PCI-E
Dell truemobile 1390, 1490 and 1005 (all Broadcom based)
AR5BXB6 Wireless MINI PCI-E Card (atheros based, found in MacBooks, Mac Minis and AppleTVs)


How about for mini-pci ( I mistakenly thought i have an Express slot)
crashoddity
I just bought a Belkin Wireless G USB adapter (F5D7050 ver. 3000) and it works great with my vanilla Leopard install, both in 10.5.0 and 10.5.1. I just downloaded the Ralink drivers, installed them, enabled the connection (as ethernet) in the network control panel. The only drawback is that I have to re-insert the USB adapter every time I reboot to get the driver to activate the wireless, but beyond that it seems to work great!

version 2000 and 3000 of the hardware use Ralink drivers, but newer versions use ZyDas drivers. I bought a ver. 5000 and couldnt get it to work with either of these drivers, so avoid that version. Here's the email I got from Belkin with links to the various drivers available:

We understand that you are looking for the drivers to install the USB Adaptor on Mac Operating system.

To resolve the issue,please follow the below instruction :
only F5D7050 version 2,3 & 4 USB adapters are compatible with Mac OS 10.3 & 10.4. It is not compatible with 10.2 version. Check if the adapter you have is F5D7050 v2, v3 or v4. You can check the version of adapter on the box. If the model number is followed by F5D7050 2xxx (2000 series), it is version 2, version 3 will be mentioned as F5d7050 3xxx (3000 series) and version 4 will be mentioned as F5d7050 4xxx (4000 series). Anything other than these two would be version 1.

Please download the drivers from the links given below:

F5D7050 version 2:

Mac 10.3: http://www.belkin.com/support/download.asp...01;=1&mode=

Mac 10.4: http://www.ralinktech.com/ralink/Home/Support/Macintosh.html

F5D7050 version 3:

Mac 10.3 & 10.4: http://www.ralinktech.com/ralink/Home/Support/Macintosh.html

F5D7050 versio 4:

http://atheros.com/RD/downloads/download_ZD1211B.htm

Or

http://dl.qj.net/ZyDAS-ZD-1211-v4.13-Drive.../7929/catid/193
macgirl
Some of those are broken or non existing links.

Newest Zydas 4.5.9.0 is here as version-4: http://safecom.cn/code/support/DMF.aspx?pid=321

From old zydas ftp site version 4.5.7.0 (posted several time on the WIKI page: ftp://ftp.zyxeltech.de/ZyDAS/ZD1211_USB/Z...all_4_5_7_0.dmg

I also uploaded here the 4.5.9.0:ZDA211MacUSB_install_4_5_9_0.dmg
crashoddity
Another interesting note to add - I asked Belkin if there were any drivers specifically designed for Leopard in the works, and I got this response:

We are sorry to let you know that,we don`t have the drivers for Mac 10.5 Operating system on our website as of now. Our engineers are working on it and it might be hosted on our website very soon. We don`t have information on the release date for those drivers.


So maybe in a few months we'll have fresh new leopard drivers smile.gif
King Dale
I got both my Ethernet ports working on 939 Asus Deluxe SLI board. The nforce Ethernet and the Marvell Ethernet.

But still cannot get CI/QE to work on my 6800 GT PCIe card.... It can work in Safe mode with dual monitor (boot with -x option) but seems like it changes resolution to a blank black screen and just dies if you boot normally

My spec:
AMD Athlon X2 4400+@2.7Ghz
Geoforce 6800 GT PCIe (no QE/CI for now)
2 GB RAM
(Leopard 10.5.1)
(Tiger 10.4.8)
(WinXP)
JonyBravo
QUOTE(nintendo_skyline @ Dec 6 2007, 06:26 PM) *
hi all,

I have an IBM/Lenovo thinkpad T43. It has the Intel 2200 pro, I pulled it out and am planning to replace it with a mac os compatible card. So I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions of what mini wireless adapter I should get and where. I've tried looking for the ibm replacement for the T43 but no luck. However, I found a 802.11 a/b/g wireless mini pci adapter for T60, but I don't know if it will work for the T43. Thanks

ns


I am having great luck with Broadcomm. Seems that Broadcomm and Atheros are supported well under Mac (Ethernet AND Wireless). Just my experience so far. But I am only at 10.4 hack right now. Didn't use any special drivers except those that came in Uphuck.

Cheers.
-Q- Master
QUOTE(JonyBravo @ Dec 14 2007, 12:04 AM) *
I am having great luck with Broadcomm. Seems that Broadcomm and Atheros are supported well under Mac (Ethernet AND Wireless). Just my experience so far. But I am only at 10.4 hack right now. Didn't use any special drivers except those that came in Uphuck.

Cheers.



you guys are funny! Johny, tell us the models worked for you and the os so we can buy those that work!
jzaw
built in realtek rtl8111b on asrock conroe 1333 d667 r2 ...
works with 10.5.1 but only when the current rtl8169-driver from realtek is installed

pci netgear FA311 works in 10.5.1 but only with replacement IONetworkingFamily.kext from JaS 10.4.7
psypc2
hi i have an ASUS P5LD2 motherboard (no SE or VM edition) with an onboard Marvell Yukon 88E8053 network adapter. how can i make it work on mac os x tiger 10.4.8?
clyde08
hi guys, i have this question... my leopard can detect my ethernet card from the system profiler.. however, on the BSD Device name it says "eno".. also on the network under system preferences it says "the cable for built-it ethernet is not plugged in".. is there a way i can make my network card work? thanks guys...
redeamer
I read here that Intel onboard nics usually work, how about tge pci/pci-express models? I have an Asus P5K motherboard but no more normal PCI slots available otherwise I would've stuck my realtek 8139 in there. So I was looking at this intel nic on pci express: http://www.intel.com/network/connectivity/...top_adapter.htm I searched for this product in the forums but with no succes, does anyone have any experience with it who is witholding this info? wink.gif

Please let me know.

Rato
QUOTE(beniel09 @ Oct 20 2007, 10:35 AM) *
Rtl8139D don't work natively (for me)
ven:1904 dev:2031

sad... very...


Have you tried the driver at

http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/downlo...p;GetDown=false

If you do, let me know how it works.
Alex DeWolf
Hello:
I got the Addlogix USB wifi stick from Macmall. I have had it for about a week and now it causing random grey screen crashes. Since I stopped using it (I am using an Airlink 101 Access Point now) no crashing.I am on Leopard 10.5.1 on an Asus A8JS notebook (Intel Core Duo T7200, 2GB RAM, Nvidia 7700 GO with 512 MB VRAM, 250GB SATA HDD, 14" screen 1440x900, Intel 3945 WIFI, Realtek 8111/8168B)
kondi
Hey there guys.

The only lan devices I have here are the onboard VIA RHINE and a Realtek 8139.

I followed the steps here at the posts, but the instalation proccess could not be completed, showing a "System extension cannot be used" error.

Btw, using Leopard 10.5.0.

Should I review any of the steps here?

Thanks in advance!!!
Kane Adams
USB Drivers:
http://www.sustworks.com/site/news_usb_ethernet.html
kondi
Did it, but the adapter doesn't show up when I plug the cable... :\
jomat
Hi Everyone.

I have an Acer 5680 working with Uphuck 10.4.9. Almost everything is working but:
- Ethernet: Broadcom Netlink Gigabit 57XX
- Wifi: Intel Pro 3945ABG

If anyone has a suggestion please let me know.

Thanks in advance
macgirl
QUOTE(Power_Mac @ Dec 27 2007, 06:49 AM) *

This driver is no loger necessary with some adapters on Leopard biggrin.gif
changturkey
So my Linksys USB200M would work out of the box on Kalyway?
macgirl
It should, if kalyway does not removed the whole 10.5/10.5.1 IONetworking kext
changturkey
Would this only work in kalyway or would it work in ToH and IATKOS as well?
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