Classic Mac Pro 5,1 (also 4,1 upgraded to 5,1) features only Wi-Fi 802.11n and Bluetooth 2.1. Here’re main reasons why you want to upgrade Wi-Fi to 802.11ac and Bluetooth to 4.0:

  • You get Continuity, Handoff and new AirDrop working natively
  • Wi-Fi 802.11ac is insanely fast, Bluetooth 4.0 is more reliable, secure and way quicker
  • macOS 10.15 Catalina no longer supports old BCM94322MC Wi-Fi card so Wi-Fi will not work there

The ASUS PCE-AC56 is a 802.11ac Wi-Fi PCI Express adapter which upgrades your desktop from tangle-some Ethernet cables to carefree industry-leading 802.11ac at up to 867 Mbps. Broadcom® TurboQAM™ technology super-charges 2.4 GHz 802.11n performance from 300. Just install it, and forget it. Mac OS X should automatically recognize these adapters as Airport cards (which are the wireless adapters that real Macs use). All of the adapters on this list are PCI cards, so you'll have to install them on the motherboard of your Hackintosh. USB wireless adapters cannot be recognized as Airport cards.

Disclamer: this website is by no means associated with any of ebay sellers mentioned here. Links are provided for your convenience. We take zero responsibility if you damage your computer somehow (highly unlikely but you never know).

The upgrade kit described here is 100% native, doesn’t include any external cards, antennas and doesn’t require any additional software installation. The Broadcom card mentioned in the kit is used in many iMac models thus natively supported by macOS. Some smart guy sells similar kit for around 215 USD + shipping but normally you get it for less than a quarter of the price (and free shipping from China)

The kit:

  • Broadcom BCM94360CD + mPCIe adapter. Ebay
  • Bluetooth antenna extension cable. Ebay
  • JST GH 1.25MM 4Pin connectors (3). Ebay

UPDATE September 2019! There’s a version of the mPCIe adapter that doesn’t require soldering! Amazon, Ebay. In this case you can skip Step 1.

1. Solder Bluetooth data cable to the mPCIe adapter

The original Bluetooth card will be removed because the BCM94360CD has both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on board. D+ and D- connectors on the mPCIe adapter must be connected to the motherboard instead of the old Bluetooth card.

  • You will need THREE JST cables where you remove yellow and green wires (only black and red are used).
  • Connect them to each other so you have enough length for Bluetooth data cable:
  • Solder (or ask someone who has a soldering machine) D+ and D- contacts on the adapter to black and red wires correspondily (not quite neatly on the photo).

2. Remove CPU/RAM tray

Open your Mac Pro and remove the CPU/RAM tray.

With the tray removed your computer should look as on the photo below. Wi-Fi card is highlighted on the left and the small Bluetooth card on the right. Later we will be passing wires behind the area highlighted in the center.

3. Remove old Wi-Fi & Bluetooth cards

  • Unscrew two small screws holding the old AirPort Wifi card and disconnect 2 or 3 antennas by lightly pulling them towards you (depending on the model, one antenna can be unused and hidden below the card), remove the card by sliding it to the left.
  • Unscrew 1 screw holding the old Bluetooth card, disconnect data cable and gold antenna connector, remove the card by pulling it towards you, it’s slightly glued with adhesive.

4. Installing new Wi-Fi & Bluetooth card

The new card with adapter goes in the PCIe slot where your old Wifi card was. Connect three existing Wi-Fi antennas and one Bluetooth antenna extension cable to the card exactly as shown below:

Slide the card with all 4 antennas attached into the mPCIe adapter then slide the adapter into the mPCIe slot. Tighten the adapter in place with one of two screws holding the old card.

The loose end of our Bluetooth antenna extension cable should be connected to the existing Bluetooth antenna cable (disconnected previously from the old Bluetooth card).

The loose end of our Bluetooth data cable must be connected to the motherboard:

When possible use small pieces of tape to fix wires to ensure they stay securely connected and don’t move much.

The guide is based on this MacRumors thread.

Drivers&Manual

FS-C2-Pro

2X USB-C 10Gbps USB 3.1 Gen2 Card

USB Interface: 2-Ports 10Gbps

Data Speed: 10Gbps Max

Power Supply: Feb Smart Self-Power Technology

Plug in Interface: PCI Express

Data Running Protocol: USB 3.1 Gen2

System Reqiurements:

1.Plug and Play on Windows 10,8.1,8(32/64bit) and Windows Server 2012,2012R2,2016,2019.

2.Need to Install Driver on Windows Vista,7(32/64bit),Windows Server 2003,2003R2,2008,2008R2(32/64bit)

3.Plug and Play on MAC OS 10.9.x,10.10.x,10.12.x,10.13.x, 10.14.x,10.15.x.NOT works on MAC OS 10.11.x system.

FS-A2-Pro

2X USB-A 10Gbps USB 3.1 Gen2 Card

USB Interface: 2-Ports 10Gbps

Data Speed: 10Gbps Max

Power Supply: Feb Smart Self-Power Technology

Plug in Interface: PCI Express

Data Running Protocol: USB 3.1 Gen2

System Reqiurements:

1.Plug and Play on Windows 10,8.1,8(32/64bit) and Windows Server 2012,2012R2,2016,2019.

2.Need to Install Driver on Windows Vista,7(32/64bit),Windows Server 2003,2003R2,2008,2008R2(32/64bit)

3.Plug and Play on MAC OS 10.9.x,10.10.x,10.12.x,10.13.x, 10.14.x,10.15.x.NOT works on MAC OS 10.11.x system.

FS-AC-Pro

1X USB-C&1X USB-C 10Gbps USB 3.1 Gen2 Card

USB Interface: 2-Ports 10Gbps

Data Speed: 10Gbps Max

Power Supply: Feb Smart Self-Power Technology

Plug in Interface: PCI Express

Data Running Protocol: USB 3.1 Gen2

System Reqiurements:

1.Plug and Play on Windows 10,8.1,8(32/64bit) and Windows Server 2012,2012R2,2016,2019.

2.Need to Install Driver on Windows Vista,7(32/64bit),Windows Server 2003,2003R2,2008,2008R2(32/64bit)

3.Plug and Play on MAC OS 10.9.x,10.10.x,10.12.x,10.13.x, 10.14.x,10.15.x.NOT works on MAC OS 10.11.x system.

AX3000

802.11AX WiFi 6 PCIE WiFi Bluetooth Adapter

IEEE802.11AX WiFi 6 Dual Band Wi-Fi Card with Bluetooth 5.0

Model: AX3000

WiFi Standard: 802.11AX WiFi 6

Bluetooth Version:Bluetooth 5.0

Antenna Power:2X5dBi

Band: 2.4GHz and 5GHz

Data Rate: 2.4G 574Mbps or 5G 2400Mbps

System Reqiurements:Windows 10(32/64bit);Linux.

NOTE:Please downlaod driver tools if PC can not find wireless card correctly.

AC2030

802.11AC PCIE WiFi Bluetooth Adapter

IEEE802.11AC Dual Band Concurrent Wi-Fi Card

Model: AC2030

Bluetooth Version:Bluetooth 5.0

Antenna Power:2X5dBi

Band: 2.4GHz and 5GHz

Data Rate: 2.4G 300Mbps or 5G 1730Mbps

System Reqiurements:Windows 10(32/64bit);Linux.

NOTE:Please downlaod driver tools if PC can not find wireless card correctly.

FS-N600

Wireless Dual Band N600 Wi-Fi Card

IEEE802.11N Dual Band Concurrent Wi-Fi Card

Model: FS-N600

Antenna Power:2X3dBi

Band: 2.4GHz and 5GHz

Plug in Interface: PCI Express

Data Rate: 2.4G 300Mbps or 5G 300Mbps

System Reqiurements:Windows Server,XP,7,8,8.1,10(32/64bit);Linux.

NOTE:Please downlaod driver tools if PC can not find wireless card correctly.

FS-AC86

Wireless AC Dual Band Wi-Fi Card

IEEE802.11AC Dual Band Concurrent Wi-Fi Card

Model: FS-AC86

Antenna Power:2X5dBi

Band: 2.4GHz and 5GHz

Data Rate: 2.4G 300Mbps or 5G 867Mbps

System Reqiurements:Windows Server,7,8,8.1,10(32/64bit);Linux(ATH10K).

NOTE:Please downlaod driver tools if PC can not find wireless card correctly.

FS-U2-Pro Black

2 Ports PCI Express USB 3.0 Expansion Card

2 Ports PCI Express USB 3.0 Expansion Card

Model: FS-U2-Pro

USB 3.0 Interface: 2-Ports

Pci wifi adapter card

Data Speed: 5Gbps

Power Supply:Feb Smart Self-Power Technology

Plug in Interface: PCI Express

Data Running Protocol: USB 3.0

System Reqiurements:

1.Plug and Play on Windows 10,8.1,8(32/64bit) and Windows Server 2012,2012R2,2016,2019.

2.Need to Install Driver on Windows XP,Vista,7(32/64bit),Windows Server 2003,2003R2,2008,2008R2(32/64bit),NOT for MAC OS.

FS-U4-Pro Black

4 Ports PCI Express USB 3.0 Card

4 Ports PCI Express USB 3.0 Expansion Card

Model: FS-U4-Pro

Data Speed: 5Gbps

Power Supply: Feb Smart Self-Power Technology

Plug in Interface: PCI Express

Data Running Protocol: USB 3.0

USB 3.0 Interface: 4-Ports

System Reqiurements:

1.Plug and Play on Windows 10,8.1,8(32/64bit) and Windows Server 2012,2012R2,2016,2019.

2.Need to Install Driver on Windows XP,Vista,7(32/64bit),Windows Server 2003,2003R2,2008,2008R2(32/64bit),NOT for MAC OS.

FS-U7-Pro

7 Ports PCI Express USB 3.0 Card

7 Ports PCI Express USB 3.0 Expansion Card

Model: FS-U7-Pro

USB 3.0 Ports: 7-Ports

USB Data Speed: 5Gbps

Power Supply: Feb Smart Self-Power Technology

Plug in Interface: PCI Express

Data Running Protocol: USB 3.0

System Reqiurements:

1.Plug and Play on Windows 10,8.1,8(32/64bit) and Windows Server 2012,2012R2,2016,2019.

2.Need to Install Driver on Windows XP,Vista,7(32/64bit),Windows Server 2003,2003R2,2008,2008R2(32/64bit),NOT for MAC OS.

FS-HA-Pro

1X USB 3.0 Header& 2X USB-A PCIE USB Card

USB 3.0 Ports: 4-Ports

USB Data Speed: 5Gbps

Power Supply: Feb Smart Self-Power Technology

Plug in Interface: PCI Express

Data Running Protocol: USB 3.0

System Reqiurements:

1.Plug and Play on Windows 10,8.1,8(32/64bit) and Windows Server 2012,2012R2,2016,2019.

2.Need to Install Driver on Windows XP,Vista,7(32/64bit),Windows Server 2003,2003R2,2008,2008R2(32/64bit),NOT for MAC OS.

FS-U7S-Pro

7 Ports PCI Express USB 3.0 Card

7 Ports PCI Express USB 3.0 Expansion Card

Model: FS-U7S-Pro

USB 3.0 Ports: 7-Ports

USB Data Speed: 5Gbps

Power Supply: Feb Smart Self-Power Technology

Plug in Interface: PCI Express

Data Running Protocol: USB 3.0

System Reqiurements:

1.Plug and Play on Windows 10,8.1,8(32/64bit) and Windows Server 2012,2012R2,2016,2019.

2.Need to Install Driver on Windows XP,Vista,7(32/64bit),Windows Server 2003,2003R2,2008,2008R2(32/64bit),NOT for MAC OS.

FS-AC50BT

802.11AC PCIE WiFi Bluetooth Adapter

IEEE802.11AC Dual Band Wi-Fi Card with Bluetooth 4.0

Model: AC50BT

WiFi Module: Intel 7260NGW

Bluetooth Version:Bluetooth 4.0

Antenna Power:2X5dBi

Band: 2.4GHz and 5GHz

Data Rate: 2.4G 300Mbps or 5G 867Mbps

System Reqiurements:

Windows Server 2008,2008R2,2012,2012R2,2016,2019,Windows 7,8,8.1,10(32/64bit);Linux.

NOTE:Please downlaod driver tools if PC can not find wireless card correctly

FS-AC85BT

Wireless AC WiFi Bluetooth Adapter

IEEE802.11AC Dual Band Wi-Fi Adapter with Heatsink Technology

Model: FS-AC85BT

Antenna Power:2X5dBi

Band: 2.4GHz and 5GHz

Plug in Interface: PCI Express

Bluetooth:Dual Mode Version4.1

Data Rate: 2.4G 300Mbps or 5G 867Mbps

System Reqiurements:Windows Server,8,8.1,10(32/64bit);Linux.

FS-U4L-Pro Black

4 Ports PCI Express USB 3.0 Card

4 Ports PCI Express USB 3.0 Expansion Card

Model: FS-U4L-Pro

Data Speed: 5Gbps

Power Supply: Feb Smart Self-Power Technology

Plug in Interface: PCI Express

Data Running Protocol: USB 3.0

USB 3.0 Interface: 4-Ports

More Features: With low profile bracket

System Reqiurements:

1.Plug and Play on Windows 10,8.1,8(32/64bit) and Windows Server 2012,2012R2,2016,2019.

2.Need to Install Driver on Windows XP,Vista,7(32/64bit),Windows Server 2003,2003R2,2008,2008R2(32/64bit),NOT for MAC OS.

FS-H2-Pro

2X USB 3.0 IDC Header PCIE USB Card

USB 3.0 Ports: 2-Ports

USB Data Speed: 5Gbps

Power Supply: Feb Smart Self-Power Technology

Plug in Interface: PCI Express

Data Running Protocol: USB 3.0

System Reqiurements:

1.Plug and Play on Windows 10,8.1,8(32/64bit) and Windows Server 2012,2012R2,2016,2019.

2.Need to Install Driver on Windows XP,Vista,7(32/64bit),Windows Server 2003,2003R2,2008,2008R2(32/64bit),NOT for MAC OS.

FS-AC87

Wireless AC Dual Band Wi-Fi Card

IEEE802.11AC Dual Band Concurrent Wi-Fi Card

Model: FS-AC87

Antenna Power:2X5dBi

Band: 2.4GHz and 5GHz

Data Rate: 2.4G 300Mbps or 5G 867Mbps

System Reqiurements:Windows Server,7,8,8.1,10(32/64bit);Linux(ATH10K)

FS-U4L-Pro Purple

4 Ports PCI Express USB 3.0 Card

4 Ports PCI Express USB 3.0 Expansion Card

Model: FS-U4L-Pro

Data Speed: 5Gbps

Power Supply: Feb Smart Self-Power Technology

Plug in Interface: PCI Express

Data Running Protocol: USB 3.0

USB 3.0 Interface: 4-Ports

More Features: With low profile bracket

System Reqiurements:

1.Plug and Play on Windows 10,8.1,8(32/64bit) and Windows Server 2012,2012R2,2016,2019.

2.Need to Install Driver on Windows XP,Vista,7(32/64bit),Windows Server 2003,2003R2,2008,2008R2(32/64bit),NOT for MAC OS.

FS-N600HP

High Power Dual Band Wi-Fi Adapter

IEEE802.11N Dual Band Concurrent Wi-Fi Card

Model: FS-N600 High Power Edition

Antenna Power:2X5dBi

Band: 2.4GHz and 5GHz

Data Rate: 2.4G 300Mbps or 5G 300Mbps

System Reqiurements:Windows Server,XP,7,8,8.1,10(32/64bit);Linux.

NOTE:Please downlaod driver tools if PC can not find wireless card correctly.

FS-4C-U8S-Pro

4 Channel 8 Ports PCIE USB 3.0 Card

4 Channel 8 Ports PCI Express USB 3.0 Expansion Card

Model: FS-4C-U8S-Pro

Totoal Banwidth:20Gbps

Data Speed: 5Gbps

Power Supply: On Board Power

Plug in Interface: PCI Express

Data Running Protocol: USB 3.0

USB 3.0 Interface: 4 Channel 8 Ports

Advantage: Build in Feb Smart Self-Power Technology

System Reqiurements:


1.Plug and Play on Windows 10,8.1,8(32/64bit) and Windows Server 2012,2012R2,2016,2019.

2.Need to Install Driver on Windows XP,Vista,7(32/64bit),Windows Server 2003,2003R2,2008,2008R2(32/64bit),NOT for MAC OS.


FS-AC55BT

802.11AC PCIE WiFi Bluetooth Adapter

IEEE802.11AC Dual Band Wi-Fi Card with Bluetooth 4.2

Model: FS-AC55BT

WiFi Module: Intel 8260NGW

Bluetooth Version:Bluetooth 4.2

Antenna Power:2X5dBi

Band: 2.4GHz and 5GHz

Data Rate: 2.4G 300Mbps or 5G 867Mbps

System Reqiurements:

Windows Server 2008,2008R2,2012,2012R2,2016,2019,Windows 7,8,8.1,10(32/64bit);Linux.

NOTE:Please downlaod driver tools if PC can not find wireless card correctly

FS-2C-U4-Pro

2 Channel 4 Ports PCI Express USB 3.0 Card

2 Channel 4 Ports PCI Express USB 3.0 Expansion Card

Model: FS-2C-U4-Pro

Total Banwidth: 10Gbps

USB Data Speed: 5Gbps

USB 3.0 Interface: 2 Channel 4 Ports

Power Supply: Feb Smart Self-Power Technology

Plug in Interface: PCI Express

Data Running Protocol: USB 3.0

System Reqiurements:


1.Plug and Play on Windows 10,8.1,8(32/64bit) and Windows Server 2012,2012R2,2016,2019.

2.Need to Install Driver on Windows XP,Vista,7(32/64bit),Windows Server 2003,2003R2,2008,2008R2(32/64bit),NOT for MAC OS.


FS-U2-Pro Purple

2 Ports PCI Express USB 3.0 Card

2 Ports PCI Express USB 3.0 Expansion Card

Model: FS-U2-Pro

Data Speed: 5Gbps

USB Ports: 2 USB 3.0 Ports

Power Supply: Feb Smart Self-Power Technology

Plug in Interface: PCI Express

Data Running Protocol: USB 3.0

System Reqiurements:

1.Plug and Play on Windows 10,8.1,8(32/64bit) and Windows Server 2012,2012R2,2016,2019.

2.Need to Install Driver on Windows XP,Vista,7(32/64bit),Windows Server 2003,2003R2,2008,2008R2(32/64bit),NOT for MAC OS.



FS-AE120

Wireless AC Dual Band Wi-Fi Adapter

IEEE802.11AC Dual Band Concurrent Wi-Fi Adapter

Model: FS-AE120

Antenna Power:2X5dBi

Band: 2.4GHz and 5GHz

Plug in Interface: PCI Express

Major Chip:MarwelAVSTAR 88W8897

Data Rate: 2.4G 300Mbps or 5G 867Mbps

System Reqiurements:Windows10(32/64bit),Windows8.1(64bit),Chrome OS,Linux.


FS-U4-Pro Purple

4 Ports PCI Express USB 3.0 Card

4 Ports PCI Express USB 3.0 Expansion Card

Model: FS-U4-Pro

Data Speed: 5Gbps

Power Supply: Feb Smart Self-Power Technology

Plug in Interface: PCI Express

Data Running Protocol: USB 3.0

USB 3.0 Interface: 4-Ports

System Reqiurements:

1.Plug and Play on Windows 10,8.1,8(32/64bit) and Windows Server 2012,2012R2,2016,2019.

2.Need to Install Driver on Windows XP,Vista,7(32/64bit),Windows Server 2003,2003R2,2008,2008R2(32/64bit),NOT for MAC OS.


FS-N300

Wireless N 2.4GHz WiFi Adapter

IEEE802.11N 2.4GHz 300Mbps Wi-Fi Card

Model: FS-N300

Antenna Power:2X3dBi

Frequency: 2.4GHz

Plug in Interface: PCI Express

Data Rate: 2.4G 300Mbps

System Reqiurements:Windows Server,XP,7,8,8.1,10(32/64bit);Linux.

NOTE:Please downlaod driver tools if PC can not find wireless card correctly.

FS-U4

4 Port PCIE USB 3.0 Card

4 Ports PCI Express USB 3.0 Expansion Card

Model: FS-U4

Data Speed: 5Gbps

Power Supply: On Board Power

Plug in Interface: PCI Express

Data Running Protocol: USB 3.0

Advantage: Build in Feb Smart Self-Power Technology

System Reqiurements:Windows Server,XP,7,8,8.1,10(32/64bit);Linux.

FS-N900-Pro Edition

Dual Band Concurrent 900Mbps Wi-Fi Card

IEEE802.11 N Dual Band Concurrent 900Mbps Wi-Fi Card With 18dBi High Power Antenna

Model: FS-N900-Pro Edition

Antenna Power:3X3dBi

Band: 2.4GHz and 5GHz

Main Chipset: Intel 6300

Plug in Interface: PCI Express

Data Rate: 2.4G 450Mbps or 5G 450Mbps

System Reqiurements:Windows Server,XP,7,8,8.1,10(32/64bit);Linux.

FS-N900-Basic Eidition

Dual Band Concurrent 900Mbps Wi-Fi Card

IEEE802.11 N Dual Band Concurrent 900Mbps Wi-Fi Card With 9dBi Antenna

Model: FS-N900-Basic Eidition

Antenna Power:3X3dBi

Band: 2.4GHz and 5GHz

Main Chipset: Intel 6300

Plug in Interface: PCI Express

Data Rate: 2.4G 450Mbps or 5G 450Mbps

System Reqiurements:Windows Server,XP,7,8,8.1,10(32/64bit);Linux.


FS-AC1200-Basic Edition

Dual Band Concurrent1200Mbps Wi-Fi Card

EEE802.11 AC Dual Band Concurrent1200Mbps Wi-Fi Card With 6dBi Antenna

Model: FS-AC1200-Basic Edition

Antenna Power:2X3dBi

Band: 2.4GHz and 5GHz

Main Chipset: Intel 7265

Plug in Interface: PCI Express

Pci Wifi For Mac Windows 10

Data Rate: 2.4G 300Mbps or 5G 867Mbps

System Reqiurements:

Pci Wifi For Macbook Pro

Windows Server,XP,7,8,8.1,10(32/64bit);Linux.

Pci Wifi For Mac Os