[HOW TO] Wi-Fi 6 Intel AX210 on macOS Sonoma

[Edhawk]

The Intel & Broadcom Wifi/BT cards do not work exactly the same. The Keyboard, mouse and Trackpad do work the same. But the Intel cards lack the majority of the Apple Continuity functions that the Broadcom cards provide.

If you don't use Handoff, AirDrop etc. then the Intel card will be fine. You can also use some third-party apps to mimic some of the Continuity functions, such as AirDrop.

Check out this FAQ for the functions provided by the Intel drivers, and just as importantly which functions aren't available.

Frequently Asked Questions | OpenIntelWireless

Documentation for OpenIntelWireless

openintelwireless.github.io

 

[Camel]

The Intel & Broadcom Wifi/BT cards do not work exactly the same. The Keyboard, mouse and Trackpad do work the same. But the Intel cards lack the majority of the Apple Continuity functions that the Broadcom cards provide.

If you don't use Handoff, AirDrop etc. then the Intel card will be fine. You can also use some third-party apps to mimic some of the Continuity functions, such as AirDrop.

Check out this FAQ for the functions provided by the Intel drivers, and just as importantly which functions aren't available.

Frequently Asked Questions | OpenIntelWireless

Documentation for OpenIntelWireless

openintelwireless.github.io

Yeah i might just stick with the current setup..I do use Airdrop, Handoff all the time. One thing is that sidecar not working at all neither plugged in or wireless, Continuity camera is also only working via cable. Universal control is pretty cool tho

 

[Edhawk]

Are you using iMac20,1/2 SMBIOS?
Are you using FeatureUnlock.kext, to enable SideCar & Continuity Camera etc.

If not, have a read of the information on the GitHub page for the kext.

GitHub - acidanthera/FeatureUnlock: Add Sidecar support to unsupported models

Add Sidecar support to unsupported models. Contribute to acidanthera/FeatureUnlock development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com

 

[Camel]

Are you using iMac20,1/2 SMBIOS?
Are you using FeatureUnlock.kext, to enable SideCar & Continuity Camera etc.

If not, have a read of the information on the GitHub page for the kext.

GitHub - acidanthera/FeatureUnlock: Add Sidecar support to unsupported models

Add Sidecar support to unsupported models. Contribute to acidanthera/FeatureUnlock development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com

MacPro7,1 The kext is enabled, wow i didn't thought SMBIOS would make such difference. i will try it out for sure the iMac20 one

 

[Camel]

Are you using iMac20,1/2 SMBIOS?
Are you using FeatureUnlock.kext, to enable SideCar & Continuity Camera etc.

If not, have a read of the information on the GitHub page for the kext.

GitHub - acidanthera/FeatureUnlock: Add Sidecar support to unsupported models

Add Sidecar support to unsupported models. Contribute to acidanthera/FeatureUnlock development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com

I have the Intel Core i7-10700 which SMBIOS should use?

Well, this was fun, did a NVRAM reset after setting a the iMac 20.1 netflix wasn't working my usb mapping was gone, but at least the side car feature was working
Should i try the iMac Pro?

 

[Funnyland]

Hello, so I now have Ventura on it and also installed the Ax210. Everything was done exactly according to the instructions on page 1, BT works but WiFi absolutely doesn't want to turn on.

Can someone maybe see what the problem is?

 

[Cosmix]

Hello, so I now have Ventura on it and also installed the Ax210. Everything was done exactly according to the instructions on page 1, BT works but WiFi absolutely doesn't want to turn on.

Can someone maybe see what the problem is?

Hello,

Check if/what is loaded. In a Terminal window, run this command :

admin@iMac ~ % kextstat | grep -v com.apple | grep Air


If you have Ventura, you may install the stable version (2.2.0) of AirportItlwm :

Release v2.2.0 stable · OpenIntelWireless/itlwm

Support macOS Ventura, Location Services and Wi-Fi list should all work properly. Support connecting to hidden SSIDs from iwx devices(with itlwm.kext only). Synced updates from OpenBSD (partially)....

github.com

Cheers

 

[Funnyland]

Currently 2.3 beta Ventura is installed. When I install 2.2, the computer hangs in the boot loop when I restart and keeps restarting

I managed it but even with 2.2 Wifi doesn't start

 

[miliuco]

@Camel
Look at USB mapping kext -> Info.plist, there are 2 places where SMBIOS model is, change them to iMac20,1.

 

[Cosmix]

Currently 2.3 beta Ventura is installed. When I install 2.2, the computer hangs in the boot loop when I restart and keeps restarting

I managed it but even with 2.2 Wifi doesn't start

Hello,

In your Kexts folder there are "three files", all enabled (see below) !
You shoud investigate this and disable what is not needed :

a) keep only USBMap.kext ( and disable the other two files )
b) disable USBMap.kext ( and keep enabled the other two files)

Also, I think it is better to reorder the kexts in config.plist (i.e. USB mapping to come before Bluetooth related kexts).
But, it's up to you how to manage everything.

Cheers
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