Bearifi BearExtender Turbo 802.11ac 867 Mbps Wi-Fi adapter for Mac OS

  • $24.97


Bearifi's BearExtender Turbo is the easiest way to add High Speed AC1200 802.11ac Wi-Fi to your Mac. *Requires Mac OS 10.6 through 10.13 High Sierra. Software on CD goes up to 10.9, newer software available for download on our support page.

The Bearifi BearExtender Turbo is not a range extender, it helps increase connection speed on compatible Mac computers.
 
BearExtender Turbo features a maximum throughput speed of 867 Mbps on the 5 Ghz 802.11ac band when used with 802.11ac standard routers like the AirPort Extreme or Time Capsule.
 
 
BearExtender Turbo's maximum speed is up to 3 times faster than previous generation 300 Mbps and 450 Mbps 802.11n equipped Macs. BearExtender Turbo features USB 3.0 SuperSpeed connectivity and twin dual band (2.4 & 5 Ghz) upgradable antennas.
 
BearExtender Turbo uses the latest 802.11ac technology to increase your maximum speed to 867 Mbps. Learn more about 802.11ac.
 
 
 

 

What You Get


Up to 3 times faster throughput
BearExtender Turbo connects up to 867 Mbps– Over three times faster than internal Apple 802.11n AirPort cards.
Upgrade to Dual Band Wi-Fi: Faster and less interference
With a 802.11ac router or Apple Base Station, connect using 802.11ac on the 5 Ghz band to quickly transfer files with reduced interference.

Transfer or stream files wirelessly faster
Reduce wireless backup time, by increasing your maximum throughput.

BearExtender Turbo is the easiest way to upgrade your Mac to the latest cutting edge 802.11ac Wi-Fi technology. 

 


 

BearExtender Turbo is compatible with Mac OS X 10.6 through 10.12 Sierra (drivers can be downloaded here).
 
   

Compatibility

 

BearExtender Turbo is the perfect way to upgrade your Mac to 802.11ac. BearExtender Turbo is an 802.11ac upgrade for MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac Mini, PowerMac, Mac Pro and more.

Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
Mac OS X 10.7 Lion
Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite
Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan
Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra
Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra
  
Software is included on the CD. No CD drive? Download here.
 
 

Connecting to 802.11ac networks

For maximum connection speeds, BearExtender Turbo must be used with an 802.11ac router and a USB 3.0 port.
 
It is backward compatible with 802.11b/g/n standards. Internet download and streaming speeds will be limited by your Internet Service Provider (ISP) plan and service tier.
 
For example, if your 802.11n Mac already gets the full speed provided by your ISP, BearExtender cannot increase the speed of your ISP.
 
We recommend the 2013 AirPort Extreme or the 2013 Time Capsule, both which are 802.11ac capable.
 
BearExtender Turbo is compatible with any 802.11ac router or network and will also connect to all Wi-Fi networks including 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n.
 

BearExtender Turbo connects to your Mac using a high speed USB 3.0 interface. Also works with Macs that have USB 2.0 port.


How it Works

 

BearExtender Turbo contains a High Speed 802.11ac chip.

Combined with twin dual band antennas and USB 3.0 SuperSpeed connectivity, BearExtender Turbo can deliver speeds up to 867 Mbps.

The included driver for Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard through OS X 10.9 Mavericks allows you to scan and connect to networks. 

Regarding OS X 10.10 Yosemite compatibility, please check this page for the latest status before purchasing.

 


Performance and Benchmarks


Product benchmarks are often performed under unrealistic conditions like testing two feet from a router with no obstructions.

A real world test of BearExtender Turbo was conducted through multiple doors and walls at a distance of 75 feet between the test computer and base station.


Using AJA System Test on Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, a 2GB file was transferred between a Mid-2012 802.11n MacBook Air and a 2013 Apple Time Capsule at a rate of 10.66 Megabytes per second (MB/s not megabits). The same test with BearExtender Turbo connected to the MacBook Air’s USB 3.0 port had a rate of 23.84 MB/s, more than twice the Macbook Air’s internal Wi-Fi card.

This real world test also included the overhead from transferring a file using the Apple Filing Protocol (AFP). Real world tests help reflect actual 802.11ac performance instead of theoretical maximum rates.

For maximum connection speeds, BearExtender Turbo must be used with an 802.11ac router and a USB 3.0 port. It is backward compatible with 802.11b/g/n standards. Internet download and streaming speeds will be limited by your Internet Service Provider (ISP) plan and service tier. For example, if your 802.11n Mac already gets the full speed provided by your ISP, BearExtender cannot increase the speed of your ISP

 


No Internal AirPort card required 

 

Because BearExtender Turbo contains both transmitters and receivers, an internal AirPort card is not required.

This makes BearExtender Turbo a great way to upgrade an older Mac to the latest 802.11ac Wi-Fi standard even if the Mac's internal AirPort card is damaged or missing.

BearExtender uses an industry standard RP-SMA antenna port allowing you the flexibility to upgrade to a larger antenna in the future, making it the ideal Mac Wi-Fi upgrade for travelers, students, road warriors and more!
 
BearExtender Turbo connects using USB 3.0 SuperSpeed. It is also compatible with USB 2.0.
 
 
Included 2 feet USB cable plugs into any USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 port. BearExtender Turbo is not compatible with USB 1.0 or USB 1.1.

 


Macworld 2014 Mac Observer Editors' Choice

BearExtender Turbo received the Mac Observer Editors' Choice at the 2014 Macworld/iWorld conference in San Francisco. 

 

Rave Reviews for BearExtender Technology

BearExtender technology has been reviewed by Macworld, Engadget, SlashGear, TUAW, the Gadgeteer and more!

 

In the Box

 

  • BearExtender Turbo High Speed 802.11ac USB Wi-Fi Adapter for Mac OS X
  • Two dual band (2 dBi) antennas
  • 2 feet USB cable (Plugs into any USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 port)
  • Quick Start Guide
  • CD containing manual and drivers
  • No CD drive? Download the complete CD contents here.
 

Specifications 

 
Maximum Throughput 867 Mbps when used with an 802.11ac router and USB 3.0
Antennas Twin dual band (2.4/5 Ghz) 2 dBi antennas
Encryption Support WEP, WPA, WPA 2 (Note: 802.1X/WPA-Enterprise security not currently supported)
Band Dual band (2.4 and 5 Ghz)
Beamforming Yes, Optimized for Apple AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule
USB Compatibility USB 3.0 SuperSpeed, USB 2.0 (Not compatible with USB 1.0 or USB 1.1)
USB Cable 2 feet length
Dimensions Credit card sized: 3.5 in x 2.2 in x 0.4 in
Weight Light weight, easy to carry, just 1.8 ounces
Warranty 1 Year
Return Policy 45 Days
Credit card sized: BearExtender Turbo shown with twin dual band (2.4/5 Ghz) 2 dBi antennas. The antennas can be removed and upgraded to larger ones. The antenna connector type is RP-SMA. Pen shown for scale purposes only.