Dissatisfied with the range of your Macs’ WiFi? BearExtender has a solution exclusively for Apple fanboys. The n3 that can easily be mistaken for a USB 3G modem is a USB-based WiFi (802.11n 2.4Ghz) adapter which promises to boost your wireless range by tenfold. As soon as you plug the n3 to a Mac’s USB port, the 700mW-output WiFi card coupled with an external 2dBi kicks in to do its job. This output level compares favorably to the 32mW from built-in WiFi component.
Tests revealed that one could effectively double the distance between an Apple AirPort Extreme router and the n3-upgraded notebook. As the USB booster itself is also 802.11n complaint, it can kill two birds with one stone, offering greater wireless range as well as faster transfer speeds for Macs with just 802.11b/g. Last but not least is the nifty USB Metal Flex cable bundled in the package. You can pair it with BearExtender n3 to fix the position of the oversized dongle in any direction. Though for most Mac laptop users, it’s probably better if the USB booster is clipped to the lid. For $44, the n3 might breathe life into aging iMac and Mac mini.Permanent Link
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