Pro 5.1 S How To Install Hardware

If youre sporting older Mac hardware, you may be a bit envious of the capabilities that more modern hardware with Bluetooth 4.0 and 802.11 ac Wi-Fi offer.

All is not lost however You can buy hardware upgrades from PC boards to bluetooth dongles that can add those features to you Mac.

Pro 5.1 S How To Install Hardware

Here we show you what you need and how to install hardware upgrades to your old modular Mac Pro to add Handoff, Continuity, and AirDrop functionality.

Bluetooth 4.0 offers a low power mode that is requisite in the Handoff design spec and for sharing data via Continuity with expediency, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi capabilities must exists on the your Macs WifiBluetooth adapter.

Although not identical, other hardware solutions for iMacs and MacBooks will follow similar steps to add the desired features in the form of attached USB dongles.

They offer a range of custom hardware upgrades for older Macs for the purpose of providing more modern functionality.

We purchased a kit from OSXwifi.com that includes both a mini PCIe adapter and a Broadcom Bluetooth 4.0802.11 ac Wi-Fi capable card that also includes the appropriate antennae and USB power adapter cabling.

If you have Sierra or higher, then there are additional steps to follow.

Any plans on updating your old hardware Tell us about it in the comments.

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