WiFi Compatibility List for OS X and macOS [Broadcom, Atheros, Intel and Realtek]

[EliteMacx86]

WiFi Compatibility List for OS X and macOS [Broadcom, Atheros, Intel and Realtek]​

Following are the list of compatible and non-compatible WiFi models for Mac.

For Broadcom

GUIDE - How to Enable Broadcom WiFi and Bluetooth on macOS [Clover/OpenCore]

How to Enable Broadcom WiFi and Bluetooth on macOS [Clover/OpenCore] This guide describes how to enable Broadcom WiFi and Bluetooth on macOS using Clover and OpenCore. By following this guide, you'll be able to enable Broadcom WiFi and Bluetooth on your non-Apple computer running macOS using...

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For Atheros

GUIDE - Enabling WiFi Support for Atheros Based WiFi Adapters

As of the first release of macOS Mojave, Apple has removed the support for Atheros based WiFi adapters by removing the AirPortAtheros40.kext file from the IO80211Family.kext/Contents/Plugins so if you have been using one of those cards you need to add the missing AirPortAtheros40.kext back to...

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For Intel

GUIDE - How to Enable Intel WiFi and Bluetooth on macOS [Clover/OpenCore]

How to Enable Intel WiFi and Bluetooth on macOS [Clover/OpenCore] This guide describes how to enable Intel WiFi and Bluetooth on macOS using Clover and OpenCore. By following this guide, you'll be able to enable Intel WiFi and Bluetooth on your non-Apple computer running macOS using Clover or...

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Broadcom

Vendor	Model	Form Factor	Standard	Range	Chipset	VEN ID: DEV ID	OOTB	Sierra	High Sierra	Mojave	Catalina	Big Sur	Monterey	Ventura
Broadcom	BCM943602					14E4						Y	YES	YES
Broadcom	BCM94360NG			5GHz		14E4:43a0	Y		Y	Y	Y	Y	YES	YES
Broadcom	BCM94352			5GHz		14E4:43B1			Y	Y	Y	Y	YES	YES
Broadcom	BCM94350					14E4						Y	YES	YES
Broadcom	BCM943224					14E4					Y
Broadcom	BCM94331					14E4					Y
Broadcom	BCM94322					14E4				Y
Broadcom	BCM4311					14E4	Y
Broadcom	BCM4318					14E4	Y
Broadcom	BCM4306					14E4	Y
Broadcom	BCM4309					14E4	Y
Broadcom	BCM4321					14E4	Y
Broadcom	BCM4322					14E4	Y

Notes:

• Since release of macOS Sierra (10.12), Apple dropped support for old Broadcom BCM431x and BCM4321 cards respectively. There is no workaround, they must be replaced with a supported one.
• Since release of macOS Catalina (10.15), Apple dropped support for BCM4322 (14e4:432b). AirPortBrcm4331 plugin from IO80211Family kext was abandoned and no longer in use. This affects cards such as DW1510. A workaround is to simply install macOS Mojave's IO80211Family kext.

Atheros

Vendor	Model	Form Factor	Standard	Range	Chipset	VEN ID: Dev ID	OOTB	Sierra	High Sierra	Mojave	Catalina	Big Sur	Monterey	Ventura
Qualcomm	AR242x					1969							NO	NO
Qualcomm	AR542x					1969							NO	NO
Qualcomm	AR5416					1969							NO	NO
Qualcomm	AR5418					1969							NO	NO
Qualcomm	AR9280 AR5BHB92					1969			YES	YES	YES	YES	NO	NO
Qualcomm	AR9285 AR5B95					1969			YES	YES	YES	YES	NO	NO
Qualcomm	AR9287 AR5B97					1969							NO	NO
Qualcomm	AR9380 AR5BXB112	Mini PCIe	A/B/G/N			168c							NO	NO
Qualcomm	AR5B91	Mini PCIe	B/G/N			168c							NO	NO
Qualcomm	AR5BXB6	Mini PCIe	A/B/G			168c							NO	NO
Qualcomm	AR5BXB72	Mini PCIe	A/B/G/N			168c							NO	NO
Qualcomm	AR9485					1969			YES	YES	YES	YES	NO	NO
Qualcomm	AR9565					1969			YES	YES	YES	YES	NO	NO
Qualcomm	AR9462					1969			YES	YES	YES	YES	NO	NO

Notes:

• Since release of macOS Mojave (10.14), Apple dropped support for Atheros cards. A workaround is to install the Atheros40.kext from High Sierra.
• Since release of macOS Catalina (10.15) it no longer supports injection of High Sierra's AirPortAtheros40.kext. A workaround is to install High Sierra's IO80211Family kext.
• There can be speed limitations.

Intel

AC Series

Manufacturer	Model	Form Factor	Standard	Range	Chipset	VEN ID: DEV ID	OOTB	Sierra	High Sierra	Mojave	Catalina	Big Sur	Monterey	Ventura
Intel	AC 7260	Half Mini PCIe PCIe NGFF	A/B/G/N/AC			8086: 08B1	N	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	YES
Intel	AC 7265	NGFF, M.2	A/B/G/N/AC			8086	N	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	YES
Intel	AC 8260	NGFF, M.2	A/B/G/N/AC			8086	N	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	YES
Intel	AC 8265	NGFF	A/B/G/N/AC			8086	N	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	YES
Intel	AC 9260	NGFF, M.2	A/B/G/N/AC			8086	N	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	YES
Intel	AC 9461	NGFF, M.2	A/B/G/N/AC			8086	N	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	YES
Intel	AC 9462	NGFF, M.2	A/B/G/N/AC			8086	N	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	YES
Intel	AC 9560	NGFF, M.2	A/B/G/N/AC			8086	N	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	YES
Intel	AC 3160	Half Mini PCIe	A/B/G/N/AC			8086	N	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	YES
Intel	AC 3165	NGFF, M.2	A/B/G/N/AC			8086	N	Y	Y	Y	Y		Y	YES
Intel	AC 3168		A/B/G/N/AC			8086	N	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	YES
Intel	AC 4165		A/B/G/N/AC			8086	N	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	YES

AX Series

Manufacturer	Model	Form Factor	Standard	Range	Chipset	VEN ID: DEV ID	OOTB	Sierra	High Sierra	Mojave	Catalina	Big Sur	Monterey	Ventura
Intel	AX200	NGFF, M.2	A/B/G/N/AC/AX			8086	N	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	YES
Intel	AX201	NGFF, M.2	A/B/G/N/AC/AX			8086	N	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	YES

Notes:

• As of now, all Intel WiFi Cards are unsupported on OS X/macOS and the development for the cards has been provided by third party developer.
• On some systems, the BT may not work with or without conjunction of WiFi.
• Handoff and AirDrop doesn't works on most of the models.
• There can be speed limitations.

Additional Notes:
All Ralink and Realtek Cards are unsupported at the moment under macOS. Currently, there is no support from any Third Party Developer.

ASUS

Vendor	Model	Form Factor	Standard	Range	Chipset	VEN ID: DEV ID	OOTB	Sierra	High Sierra	Mojave	Catalina	Big Sur	Monterey
ASUS	PCE-AC66	PCIe	A/B/G/N/AC		BCM4360	14E4: 43A0	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
	PCE-AC68	PCIe	A/B/G/N/AC		BCM4360	14E4: 43A0	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y

TP-Link

Vendor	Model	Form Factor	Standard	Range	Chipset	VEN ID: DEV ID	OOTB	Sierra	High Sierra	Mojave	Catalina	Big Sur	Monterey	Notes
TP-Link	TL-WDN4800	PCIe	A/B/G/N		AR9285	168C: 002B	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Requires patching since Mojave
	Archer T9E	PCIe	A/B/G/N/AC		AR9380	168C: 0030	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Requires patching since Mojave

 

[oldman20]

Intel ac3160 i think NGFF, isnt it?

 

[EliteMacx86]

Intel ac3160 i think NGFF, isnt it?View attachment 4950

Is supported.

 

[oldman20]

So

Is supported.

I can replace it with bcm943602 to native and full funtion ( airdrop..)

 

[EliteMacx86]

So

I can replace it with bcm943602 to native and full funtion ( airdrop..)

Yes, indeed.

 

[wadel]

Will Airdrop ever work with cards other than Broadcom? with the next kext updates?

 

[EliteMacx86]

Will Airdrop ever work with cards other than Broadcom? with the next kext updates?

With Intel, it may work at some point. As of now, it's a no go.

 

[wadel]

With Intel, it may work at some point. As of now, it's a no go.

OK. I have Intel AX200 M.2 2230. Wait and see...

 

[Yeetster2947]

Is there any workarounds for AR9565 to work with Monterey+ yet?

 

[EliteMacx86]

Is there any workarounds for AR9565 to work with Monterey+ yet?

Yes, there is and it will be published soon.