WiFi not working: TL-WN781ND (v2.2) on 10.11.3

[Foexs]

Hi,

I am building my own Mac for the first time and I have some trouble getting my WiFi to work. I used MultiBeast (8.1 for 10.11.3) to install the AtherosE2200Ethernet network driver (tried v2.0.1 & v.2.1.0) for my TL-WN781ND (v2.2). I tried modifying the AirportAtheros40.kext/Info.plist:
...
<key>IONameMatch</key>
<array>
<string>pci168c,32</string> <-- new/inserted
<string>pci168c,30</string>
...
I got the Device ID from research. (maybe it's not matching)
After rebooting an error massage appeared stating the described kext is corrupted and won't be used. I got my ethernet cable working before but the WiFi option is still missing in the system preferences.

Has someone experienced the same issue? or knows how to fix this?

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I have a ASRock H97M (Anniversary) main board.

 

[BreBo]

TP-LINK TL-WN781ND v2 - chipset AR9485, PCI ID: 168c:0032

AR9485 is not supported.

You need to replace it with compatible hardware.

 

[Foexs]

Thanks BreBo!

I thought I was compatible OOB because some similar models appeared in the buyers guide. Next time I will be aware of this pitfall. (Still learning...)

Do you recommend any specific model which is supported easily?

 

[Jaylobes]

I haven´t tried this, but I found an article here saying thet this model works with a kext install, at least for older versions of the OS, but who knows, maybe it still works in El Capitan with this Kext

http://www.tonymacx86.com/buying-advice/57920-tl-wn781nd-wifi-works.html

Hope this helps

 

[lenny2k]

Hello there is a Turkish site :https://osxinfo.net/konu/atheros-ar9485-kext.1185/ that has the atheros-ar9485 chipset kext, just download and apply with kext helper, it worked for me, and I'm on high Sierra
good luck