Installing BCM4360 Kext for MacBook Pro Retina

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Introduction

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The Broadcom BCM94360CD wireless card is a popular choice among Macbook users looking to upgrade their laptop's Wi-Fi capabilities. However, getting it working on macOS can be quite challenging due to the lack of native drivers from Apple.

In this article, we will walk you through the process of installing the necessary kext files (kernel extensions) required for your BCM9430 wireless card to function properly with your MacBook Pro Retina running either High Sierra or later versions ofmacOS. This guide assumes that you have already installed macOS on your device and know basic Terminal commands.

Prerequisites

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Before proceeding, please ensure that:

1. You are using a 2013 or newer MacBook Pro (Retina) model.

2. Your system has an Intel-based processor (Broadwell or later recommended).

3. The latest version of Xcode is installed on your Macbook.

4. You have enough free disk space available for the installation process.

Step-by-1 Installation Guide

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### Step 1: Downloading Required Files

To begin, you will need to download two separate files:

* BCM94360CDBTWHP64_191026a.dmg: This is the main driver package that includes both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth kexts.

* Please note that this link may change over time; if it doesn't work, search for 'BCM94360CD BT4.0' on your preferred search engine.

### Step 2: Extracting KEXT Files

1. Double-click the downloaded `.dmg` file to open its contents.

2. Inside, you should see a folder called ` BCM94360CDBTWHP64_191026a`.

3. Right-click (or control+click) on this folder and select Show Package Contents.

### Step/3: Copying KEXT Files

1. In the newly opened window:

* Double-click on `Contents` > MacOS.

2. Here, you'll find two files ending with `.kext`: `BCM94360CD802.11ac_6_4.0.dmg` and ` BCM94360CDBluetoothInstaller.app`.

3. Copy these two files to the following locations:

* `/Library/Extensions`

### Step/4: Enabling kEXTs

1. Open System Preferences.

2. Click on Security & Privacy > General.

### Step/5 (Optional): Rebooting Your Macbook

If you encounter any issues or errors after following the above steps, restarting your MacBook may resolve them:

* Go to `Apple Menu` > Restart...`.

Troubleshooting Tips

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If Wi-Fi still isn't working properly even after installing these kext files and rebooting your system:

1. Ensure that you have installed all necessary drivers for both the Intel Wireless-AC driver from here.

2. If using a MacBook Pro Retina (2013 or later), try booting into Safe Mode by holding down Shift while powering on your laptop.

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That's it! Your BCM94360CD wireless card should now be fully functional with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth working out of the box on macOS, thanks to these simple steps. Remember that maintaining up-to-date drivers is crucial for optimal performance; check back here or visit our forums if you encounter any further issues.

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