Re: Firmware upgrade
On 11/07/2007, at 1:26 PM, Severin Crisp wrote: Is there are firmware upgrade to bring an Airport 802.11g card up to 802.11n or is there a hardware implication as well? Severin Crisp Hi Severin, It is a hardware difference. The Macs that can be upgraded by the enabler program already have 802.11n hardware. Apple disabled the n-speed features (for reasons only Apple knows). This program updates the card's firmware, to re-enable the features. If your Mac doesn't have one of these cards, then you'll require new hardware to use 802.11n. It is unlikely you'll be able to get an upgrade card to replace Apple's AirPort card, but you should (eventually, if not now) be able to buy a third-party device that can attach to a PCI, PCIe, USB, FireWire, or Ethernet port to provide this capability. On searching MacInTouch: What makes 'n' different from a, b g. Short explanation...three things: - multiple radios antennae ~ 802.11n uses MIMO (multiple-in, multiple-out) antenna arrays that allow for 'steered' beams and the ability to focuse more energy at a specific location. In some cases, Apple is currently shipping units that can be configured with as many as three antennae - more spectrum, taking advantage of not only 2.4GHz, but also, 5GHz bands - improved packaging data efficiency via less overhead than previous methods could be designed for at the time. Cheers, Ronni -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Firmware upgrade
Anyone know how I can tell for sure whether my MacBook Pro is running at 802.11n speed? I do have the latest Airport Extreme and MacBook Pro, so I assume so, but wouldn't mind knowing for sure. Same question for my Apple TV. Also, how can I tell whether Apple definitely installed the faster (7,200rpm) hard drive in my MacBook Pro? I checked System Profiler, but it doesn't seem to mention 7,200 rpm anywhere. Cheers, Steven On 11/7/07 4:29 PM, Ronda Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 11/07/2007, at 1:26 PM, Severin Crisp wrote: Is there are firmware upgrade to bring an Airport 802.11g card up to 802.11n or is there a hardware implication as well? Severin Crisp Hi Severin, It is a hardware difference. The Macs that can be upgraded by the enabler program already have 802.11n hardware. Apple disabled the n-speed features (for reasons only Apple knows). This program updates the card's firmware, to re-enable the features. If your Mac doesn't have one of these cards, then you'll require new hardware to use 802.11n. It is unlikely you'll be able to get an upgrade card to replace Apple's AirPort card, but you should (eventually, if not now) be able to buy a third-party device that can attach to a PCI, PCIe, USB, FireWire, or Ethernet port to provide this capability. On searching MacInTouch: What makes 'n' different from a, b g. Short explanation...three things: - multiple radios antennae ~ 802.11n uses MIMO (multiple-in, multiple-out) antenna arrays that allow for 'steered' beams and the ability to focuse more energy at a specific location. In some cases, Apple is currently shipping units that can be configured with as many as three antennae - more spectrum, taking advantage of not only 2.4GHz, but also, 5GHz bands - improved packaging data efficiency via less overhead than previous methods could be designed for at the time. Cheers, Ronni -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Firmware upgrade
Network Utility - Info - Network Interface (en1) Model Wireless Network Adapter (802.11 a/b/g/n) Cheers, Ronni On 11/07/2007, at 3:21 PM, Steven wrote: Anyone know how I can tell for sure whether my MacBook Pro is running at 802.11n speed? I do have the latest Airport Extreme and MacBook Pro, so I assume so, but wouldn't mind knowing for sure. Same question for my Apple TV. Also, how can I tell whether Apple definitely installed the faster (7,200rpm) hard drive in my MacBook Pro? I checked System Profiler, but it doesn't seem to mention 7,200 rpm anywhere. Cheers, Steven On 11/7/07 4:29 PM, Ronda Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 11/07/2007, at 1:26 PM, Severin Crisp wrote: Is there are firmware upgrade to bring an Airport 802.11g card up to 802.11n or is there a hardware implication as well? Severin Crisp Hi Severin, It is a hardware difference. The Macs that can be upgraded by the enabler program already have 802.11n hardware. Apple disabled the n-speed features (for reasons only Apple knows). This program updates the card's firmware, to re-enable the features. If your Mac doesn't have one of these cards, then you'll require new hardware to use 802.11n. It is unlikely you'll be able to get an upgrade card to replace Apple's AirPort card, but you should (eventually, if not now) be able to buy a third-party device that can attach to a PCI, PCIe, USB, FireWire, or Ethernet port to provide this capability. On searching MacInTouch: What makes 'n' different from a, b g. Short explanation...three things: - multiple radios antennae ~ 802.11n uses MIMO (multiple-in, multiple-out) antenna arrays that allow for 'steered' beams and the ability to focuse more energy at a specific location. In some cases, Apple is currently shipping units that can be configured with as many as three antennae - more spectrum, taking advantage of not only 2.4GHz, but also, 5GHz bands - improved packaging data efficiency via less overhead than previous methods could be designed for at the time. Cheers, Ronni -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Firmware upgrade
I knew I had this article somewhere on my MacBook Pro ... my filing system needs to be improved ... It is an interesting Article on the 'Evolution of the Apple Airport Base Stations' http://www.vonwentzel.net/ABS/Evolution/index.html I'm also thinking 'Am I game enough to try this' to upgrade my MacMini add a second antenna to bring it up to Airport Extreme (n) speeds?? http://www.nakedbaby.com/miniupgrade/Airport%20Upgrade/Blog/ F2C8C438-04FC-4697-A2DA-C76EC3069C28.html Cheers, Ronni On 11/07/2007, at 2:29 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: On 11/07/2007, at 1:26 PM, Severin Crisp wrote: Is there are firmware upgrade to bring an Airport 802.11g card up to 802.11n or is there a hardware implication as well? Severin Crisp Hi Severin, It is a hardware difference. The Macs that can be upgraded by the enabler program already have 802.11n hardware. Apple disabled the n-speed features (for reasons only Apple knows). This program updates the card's firmware, to re-enable the features. If your Mac doesn't have one of these cards, then you'll require new hardware to use 802.11n. It is unlikely you'll be able to get an upgrade card to replace Apple's AirPort card, but you should (eventually, if not now) be able to buy a third-party device that can attach to a PCI, PCIe, USB, FireWire, or Ethernet port to provide this capability. On searching MacInTouch: What makes 'n' different from a, b g. Short explanation...three things: - multiple radios antennae ~ 802.11n uses MIMO (multiple-in, multiple-out) antenna arrays that allow for 'steered' beams and the ability to focuse more energy at a specific location. In some cases, Apple is currently shipping units that can be configured with as many as three antennae - more spectrum, taking advantage of not only 2.4GHz, but also, 5GHz bands - improved packaging data efficiency via less overhead than previous methods could be designed for at the time. Cheers, Ronni -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Firmware upgrade
On 11/07/2007, at 3:21 PM, Steven wrote: Anyone know how I can tell for sure whether my MacBook Pro is running at 802.11n speed? I do have the latest Airport Extreme and MacBook Pro, so I assume so, but wouldn't mind knowing for sure. Same question for my Apple TV. Apple system profiler probably shows whether it is a 802.11n but what speed is actually running at might be affected by other factors like Signal to noise ratio and aerial signal strength . Also, how can I tell whether Apple definitely installed the faster (7,200rpm) hard drive in my MacBook Pro? I checked System Profiler, but it doesn't seem to mention 7,200 rpm anywhere. No it will not say that but you should find your drive model number by looking at the devices shown on the ATA or SATA bus , depending on which you have . You can then go to the makers website Support section and search for the spec of that drive number and you will get it's speed there Bob Cheers, Steven On 11/7/07 4:29 PM, Ronda Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 11/07/2007, at 1:26 PM, Severin Crisp wrote: Is there are firmware upgrade to bring an Airport 802.11g card up to 802.11n or is there a hardware implication as well? Severin Crisp Hi Severin, It is a hardware difference. The Macs that can be upgraded by the enabler program already have 802.11n hardware. Apple disabled the n-speed features (for reasons only Apple knows). This program updates the card's firmware, to re-enable the features. If your Mac doesn't have one of these cards, then you'll require new hardware to use 802.11n. It is unlikely you'll be able to get an upgrade card to replace Apple's AirPort card, but you should (eventually, if not now) be able to buy a third-party device that can attach to a PCI, PCIe, USB, FireWire, or Ethernet port to provide this capability. On searching MacInTouch: What makes 'n' different from a, b g. Short explanation...three things: - multiple radios antennae ~ 802.11n uses MIMO (multiple-in, multiple-out) antenna arrays that allow for 'steered' beams and the ability to focuse more energy at a specific location. In some cases, Apple is currently shipping units that can be configured with as many as three antennae - more spectrum, taking advantage of not only 2.4GHz, but also, 5GHz bands - improved packaging data efficiency via less overhead than previous methods could be designed for at the time. Cheers, Ronni -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Firmware upgrade
Hey Use a program like iStumbler which should give you connection speed and signal which is a good indication! In regards to your hardrive if you use System Profiler and choose SATA you can find the model of the hardrive which if you search will confirm the speed, you'd know if you had a 7200RPM hardrive after using a 5400rpm.. ;) Thanks, David Moyle -- Bertram, Western Australia E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Leviathan - The Blue Beast -Original Message- From: WAMUG Mailing List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert Howells Sent: Wednesday, 11 July 2007 3:32 PM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Re: Firmware upgrade On 11/07/2007, at 3:21 PM, Steven wrote: Anyone know how I can tell for sure whether my MacBook Pro is running at 802.11n speed? I do have the latest Airport Extreme and MacBook Pro, so I assume so, but wouldn't mind knowing for sure. Same question for my Apple TV. Apple system profiler probably shows whether it is a 802.11n but what speed is actually running at might be affected by other factors like Signal to noise ratio and aerial signal strength . Also, how can I tell whether Apple definitely installed the faster (7,200rpm) hard drive in my MacBook Pro? I checked System Profiler, but it doesn't seem to mention 7,200 rpm anywhere. No it will not say that but you should find your drive model number by looking at the devices shown on the ATA or SATA bus , depending on which you have . You can then go to the makers website Support section and search for the spec of that drive number and you will get it's speed there Bob Cheers, Steven On 11/7/07 4:29 PM, Ronda Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 11/07/2007, at 1:26 PM, Severin Crisp wrote: Is there are firmware upgrade to bring an Airport 802.11g card up to 802.11n or is there a hardware implication as well? Severin Crisp Hi Severin, It is a hardware difference. The Macs that can be upgraded by the enabler program already have 802.11n hardware. Apple disabled the n-speed features (for reasons only Apple knows). This program updates the card's firmware, to re-enable the features. If your Mac doesn't have one of these cards, then you'll require new hardware to use 802.11n. It is unlikely you'll be able to get an upgrade card to replace Apple's AirPort card, but you should (eventually, if not now) be able to buy a third-party device that can attach to a PCI, PCIe, USB, FireWire, or Ethernet port to provide this capability. On searching MacInTouch: What makes 'n' different from a, b g. Short explanation...three things: - multiple radios antennae ~ 802.11n uses MIMO (multiple-in, multiple-out) antenna arrays that allow for 'steered' beams and the ability to focuse more energy at a specific location. In some cases, Apple is currently shipping units that can be configured with as many as three antennae - more spectrum, taking advantage of not only 2.4GHz, but also, 5GHz bands - improved packaging data efficiency via less overhead than previous methods could be designed for at the time. Cheers, Ronni -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
iPhone Terms Conditions
Lets just hope Telstra doesn't get the iPhone exclusively in Oz otherwise we will probably have even more draconian restrictions to look forward to. http://directorblue.blogspot.com/2007/07/whats-hidden-in-iphones-fine- print.html Those sorts of hidden conditions are enough to make me get a Windows Mobile device instead. - Matt -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi Ronda
Hi Guy's Ronda you were correct when you asked if I had done anything whilst working in iPhoto. Recently I had lost the whole library and Daniel Kerr very kindly helped me to find the library and through Daniel I purchased a hard disk drive as well as seeing him on a quick visit to Perth and getting him to have a look at the computer for me, so I now also have back up. The problem that I had was that when going through the iPhoto library I found that I had almost three copies of each photo, so I have deleted most of the copies, that's when the problem began, so in hindsight I may have deleted the original photo and it's the copy that iPhoto no longer recognises? I have a full copy of the iPhoto Library in photo's( again thanks to Daniel who found them), the only problem that I see here is getting the iPhoto library out of photo's and into the main iPhoto library, would drag and drop work?? Would I need to delete the whole of the main iPhoto library and then try drag and drop?? As you can see when I muck things up it isn't done by half. Actually I'm not very good with the computer but I'm hoping that once living closer to Perth things will change. I've learnt a few things by reading the e-mails thanks to the members,but a lot more just goes over my head. Thanks Ronda and to any other member that may be able to help. Kindest regards Tony Derby / soon to be Boddington. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Firmware upgrade
Also, how can I tell whether Apple definitely installed the faster (7,200rpm) hard drive in my MacBook Pro? I checked System Profiler, but it doesn't seem to mention 7,200 rpm anywhere. Get the drive serial number from System Profiler - Serial-ATA and look it up at http://www.hitachigst.com/hdd/support/drive_labels/snpn.htm Have fun, Shay -- === Shay Telfer Perth, Western Australia Technomancer The love of liberty is the love Opinions for hire [POQ] of others; the love of power is http://newtonslore.com/fnord the love of ourselves - Hazlitt -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Hi Ronda
On 11/07/2007, at 9:03 PM, Francis wrote: Hi Guy's Ronda you were correct when you asked if I had done anything whilst working in iPhoto. Recently I had lost the whole library and Daniel Kerr very kindly helped me to find the library and through Daniel I purchased a hard disk drive as well as seeing him on a quick visit to Perth and getting him to have a look at the computer for me, so I now also have back up. The problem that I had was that when going through the iPhoto library I found that I had almost three copies of each photo, so I have deleted most of the copies, that's when the problem began, so in hindsight I may have deleted the original photo and it's the copy that iPhoto no longer recognises? I have a full copy of the iPhoto Library in photo's( again thanks to Daniel who found them), the only problem that I see here is getting the iPhoto library out of photo's and into the main iPhoto library, would drag and drop work?? Would I need to delete the whole of the main iPhoto library and then try drag and drop?? As you can see when I muck things up it isn't done by half. Actually I'm not very good with the computer but I'm hoping that once living closer to Perth things will change. Hi Francis, If there is only one library folder in your Pictures folder and rebuilding it by launching iPhoto with the Command+Option keys depressed and following the instructions to rebuild the library didn't work. I think you'll have to start afresh with a new library and import the files from the Original folder in the old library. Here's how: Creating a new library while preserving the rolls from the original: VERY IMPORTANT - In iPhoto first - 'Make sure you have 'Copy Files to iPhoto Library Folder' ticked in Preferences Advanced'. Then QUIT iPhoto. 1. Go to 'HOME PICTURES FOLDER IPHOTO LIBRARY FOLDER' and Move the existing library folder to the desktop. 2. Launch iPhoto and, when asked, select the option to create a new library. 3. Drag the 'Originals' folder from the desktop into the open iPhoto window. This will create a new library with the same rolls as the original library. However dates on the rolls may be different but can be edited as you would the roll title. Once this is completed and you are absolutely sure everything is working correctly in iPhoto you can delete the iPhoto Library folder from the desktop. Francis . In future, don't ever mess around in your iPhoto Library Folder, do everything from within the iPhoto Application. iPhoto likes everything in it's correct place. I'll send you an attachment jpeg in another email explaining the iPhoto Library structure FYI. Cheers, Ronni -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
New Software Updates For QuickTime 7.2, iTunes 7.3.1
Hi all GMUG and WAMUG Apple released the following soft were updates yesterday QuickTime 7.2 addresses critical security issues and delivers: * Support for full screen viewing in QuickTime Player * Updates to the H.264 codec * Numerous bug fixes This release is recommended for all QuickTime 7 users. About time that full screen play back was added to quick time for non pro users iTunes 7.3.1 Addresses a minor problem with iTunes 7.3 accessing the iTunes Library. Kyle -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: iPhone Terms Conditions
On 12/07/2007, at 9:05 AM, Norman Leslie wrote: Hi, Very interesting - one quick comment, however. It is customary to be charged both to make and receive calls on a mobile phone in North America - at least it was 5 years ago. What is intriguing is that at the end of the day, the costs of operating a mobile phone worked out to be similar here and there - again that was the case 5 years ago. I believe that's because in the US, mobile phone numbers are no different to regular land line numbers. This means the caller doesn't know what they are calling. Whereas in Australia, all mobile numbers are clearly designated as such. - Matt -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
