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My Acer laptop doesn't have an ethernet port (I doubt all S3-391 models do). I am currently using a Realtek 8188CUS USB Wifi adapter (and installed the official Realtek Mac driver from the website) to get internet connection. As such, I cannot use the Apple App Store (which apparently requires an ethernet port). I have been getting the App Store error "an unknown error has occurred" in response. Is there any way to go around this?

- I have tried the PCIRootUID fix (using both 0 and 1 values).
- I installed PDANet and have it configured so that it was eth0.
- I have tried using EFI Studio, but that doesn't work because it doesn't recognize an ethernet device (going back to the fact that I have no ethernet port/card/adapter).

I have been spending hours trying to solve this issue (started learning about Hackintosh just a day/two days ago). It would really be helpful for me to have App Store running so I can download Xcode and other developer apps (I ultimately made a Hackintosh to make IPhone apps - I'm an Android developer/Freshman College student trying to see if I can use more powerful machines aside from a Mac Mini - the most economic Apple solution). Thank you in advance!
 
aparagas said:
My Acer laptop doesn't have an ethernet port (I doubt all S3-391 models do). I am currently using a Realtek 8188CUS USB Wifi adapter (and installed the official Realtek Mac driver from the website) to get internet connection. As such, I cannot use the Apple App Store (which apparently requires an ethernet port). I have been getting the App Store error "an unknown error has occurred" in response. Is there any way to go around this?

- I have tried the PCIRootUID fix (using both 0 and 1 values).
- I installed PDANet and have it configured so that it was eth0.
- I have tried using EFI Studio, but that doesn't work because it doesn't recognize an ethernet device (going back to the fact that I have no ethernet port/card/adapter).

I have been spending hours trying to solve this issue (started learning about Hackintosh just a day/two days ago). It would really be helpful for me to have App Store running so I can download Xcode and other developer apps (I ultimately made a Hackintosh to make IPhone apps - I'm an Android developer/Freshman College student trying to see if I can use more powerful machines aside from a Mac Mini - the most economic Apple solution). Thank you in advance!
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Without a working Ethernet port, you need a supported WiFi recognized as AirPort.

See: http://www.tonymacx86.com/network/104850-guide-airport-pcie-half-mini-v2.html
 
Oh, sorry. I thought the PCI Half Mini guide meant for it to be a Plug-and-play solution. So this means I'll have to buy a PCI card and open my Acer Netbook, installing it, right?

Will these cards snugly fit inside where the Broadcom network module was once in? Or will this be a plug-it, fix the authorization problem, un-plug, and reinstall old Broadcom module solution?

I found this card http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Atheros-AR5BHB92-H-300Mpbs-802-11a/dp/B0098T2RIM. It seems to be a solution.
 
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Oh, sorry. I thought the PCI Half Mini guide meant for it to be a Plug-and-play solution. So this means I'll have to buy a PCI card and open my Acer Netbook, installing it, right?

Will these cards snugly fit inside where the Broadcom network module was once in? Or will this be a plug-it, fix the authorization problem, un-plug, and reinstall old Broadcom module solution?
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You have a very similar laptop as I do. Mine is S3-391-6046 with the i3-2367M 1.4ghz. In order to change the internal wifi card, I needed to replace the SSD/WiFi daughter board because my WiFi is soldered onto the board. So before you purchase a half pci wifi card, check your internals to see if you need to change the daughter board.
 
aparagas said:
Oh, sorry. I thought the PCI Half Mini guide meant for it to be a Plug-and-play solution. So this means I'll have to buy a PCI card and open my Acer Netbook, installing it, right?

Will these cards snugly fit inside where the Broadcom network module was once in? Or will this be a plug-it, fix the authorization problem, un-plug, and reinstall old Broadcom module solution?

I found this card http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Atheros-AR5BHB92-H-300Mpbs-802-11a/dp/B0098T2RIM. It seems to be a solution.
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It can be complicated. First you should inspect your machine to be sure it is a half-mini PCIe. Or at least check your service manual if Acer makes it available.

Also, it could be that your machine BIOS implements a whitelist where only certain cards are allowed... easy enough to find out once you get the card.
 
Thanks Rehabman! I decided to risk it and bought this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/370964266007. I'd be so happy if this works (I'll receive the module on Thursday - fast shipping!).

The success of turning hackintoshing an Acer Aspire S3 ultrabook makes me fearless to proceeding to make a custom and powerful desktop build!

Thank you again for the great help and a great/supportive community!
 
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