How to Install Rtl8723ae Kext for Mountain Lion
How to Install Rtl8723ae Kext for Mountain Lion
Rtl8723ae is a wireless network adapter driver for Realtek devices. It allows you to connect to Wi-Fi networks using your Mac computer running Mountain Lion (OS X 10.8). However, this driver is not included in the default installation of Mountain Lion, so you need to download and install it manually. Here are the steps to do so:
Download the Rtl8723ae kext file from this GitHub repository.[^1^] You can either clone the repository using Git or download it as a ZIP file.
Extract the ZIP file if you downloaded it and locate the Rtl8723ae.kext file inside the Release folder.
Copy the Rtl8723ae.kext file to /System/Library/Extensions/ on your Mac. You may need to enter your administrator password to do this.
Open Terminal and run the following commands to rebuild the kext cache and fix permissions:
sudo kextcache -system-prelinked-kernel
sudo kextcache -system-caches
sudo chmod -R 755 /System/Library/Extensions/Rtl8723ae.kext
sudo chown -R root:wheel /System/Library/Extensions/Rtl8723ae.kext
Reboot your Mac and enjoy your Wi-Fi connection.
Note: This kext is compatible with Mountain Lion (64-bit architecture) but should work with Lion too. It may not work with Snow Leopard or older versions of OS X.[^1^]
Rtl8723ae Kext For Mountain Lion
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What is Rtl8723ae and why do you need it?
Rtl8723ae is a driver for Realtek RTL8723AE Wireless LAN 802.11n PCI-E NIC devices. These are wireless network adapters that allow your computer to connect to Wi-Fi networks and access the internet wirelessly. Realtek is a company that manufactures various types of network devices, such as Ethernet cards, Bluetooth modules, and Wi-Fi adapters.
However, not all Realtek devices are supported by the default drivers that come with OS X. This means that some Mac computers may not be able to recognize or use these devices without installing additional drivers. Rtl8723ae is one of these drivers that you need to install manually if you have a Realtek RTL8723AE Wireless LAN 802.11n PCI-E NIC device on your Mac.
What is Mountain Lion and how to get it?
Mountain Lion is the ninth major release of OS X, the operating system for Mac computers. It was released in July 2012 and introduced many new features and improvements, such as iCloud integration, Notification Center, Messages, Reminders, Notes, Game Center, AirPlay Mirroring, Gatekeeper, and more.
Mountain Lion is compatible with most Mac models from 2007 or later. You can check if your Mac can run Mountain Lion by clicking the Apple menu and choosing About This Mac. Then click More Info and check the Model Identifier. If it is one of the following models, you can run Mountain Lion:
MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer)
MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer)
MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer)
iMac (Mid 2007 or newer)
Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer)
Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer)
Xserve (Early 2009)
You can download Mountain Lion from the Mac App Store for $19.99. You need to have at least OS X 10.6.8 installed on your Mac before you can upgrade to Mountain Lion. 0efd9a6b88