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Linksys WUSB600N v2 on a Hackintosh

mistical — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 20:56:29 +0000

I recently just put a cheap, but also great hackintosh system together while also dual-booting with Windows 7. It is my first hackintosh, however, not my first Mac.

This post will explain how to get the Linksys WUSB600N v2 to work with your Hackintosh build. There is just 1 minor problem that exists with this wireless usb device, and that you will have to replug it in each and everytime you either restart/boot or awake from sleep. Otherwise, I’ve had absolutely no other issues and no disconnects or slow speeds.

Real quick, here is my build specs for the hackintosh running Snow Leopard 10.6.6:
GIGABYTE GA-H55M-S2V Motherboard
Intel Core i3-550 Clarkdale 3.2GHz Processor
XFX nVidia GT240 1GB DDR5 Graphics Card
G.SKILL 4GB DDR3 Dual Channel Memory
Samsung Spinpoint F4 HD322GJ/U 320GB Hard Drive

Now you will first need to install the Mac drivers for an Ralink RT2870, which is what is inside of the Linksys WUSB600N v1 and v2 (version 2). You can grab those from downloading them at Ralink’s website.

Now as of this post, I am using driver version 3.0.3.0. These work great, I’ve heard of success with earlier drivers as well though I never tried those nor did I ever obtain links to them. If you are having any issues with later drivers after 3.0.3.0 then please contact me, I will be able to provide you with driver version 3.0.3.0 if you are unable to find them.

Once you have these installed, restart OS X.

Once you have restarted OS X, open Terminal. Follow and type the following commands correctly and then press the enter key after each line listed below.

cd /System/Library/Extensions

chmod -R 755 RT2870USBWirelessDriver.kext

chown -R 0:0 RT2870USBWirelessDriver.kext

cd

cd /System/Library/Extensions/RT2870USBWirelessDriver.kext/contents/

sudo nano info.plist

At this point, you will be asked your administrative password, type it in and continue the following:
Look for the following line below, you will find it faster by using the page down shortcut ctrl+v.

Linksys – RT2870 – 2

Then right under this key, find this line (integer)

<integer>113<integer>

Then change the value of 113 to 121.

<integer>121<integer>

That will be the only line you need to edit and touch in this. Now press the following keys to save what you just did.

ctrl + o

Make sure to use the exact same file name, info.plist, as it will already say. Then ctrl+x to exit out.
There are just 2 more fine steps and you will be able to use a wireless connection!

cd

sudo touch /System/Library/Extensions

Now restart your computer, as I said earlier, you will more than likely have to unplug and plug back in the Linksys WUSB600N device as well as each time you restart/boot or awake from sleep.

You will use Ralink’s Wireless Utility to connect to your network. Save a profile so you do not have to constantly keep typing your security key as well. You may close Wireless Utility once you are connected, you do not need to leave it open.

Special Thanks go out to aldeem over at InsanelyMac for most of this guide, and then myself for the rest of it and additional information.

Sniper: Ghost Warrior Walkthrough

mistical — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 23:52:06 +0000

Here is the Sniper: Ghost Warrior Walkthrough that I created. You can either watch it below, or you can easier select which Act’s or Chapter’s you are having trouble with from the playlist.

Alan Wake – Episode Three: Manuscript Pages Locations Guide

mistical — Sun, 23 May 2010 06:02:20 +0000

Here is the locations for all of the Manuscript Pages in Episode Three created by me. Split into two parts. Watch in High Definition. By collecting 25, and all scripts that are not found in Nightmare mode and then all 106 of these, you will earn yourself 3 achievements.

Alan Wake – Episode Two: Manuscript Pages Locations Guide

mistical — Thu, 20 May 2010 15:00:31 +0000

Here is the locations for all of the Manuscript Pages in Episode Two created by me. Watch in High Definition. By collecting 25, all regular and then all 106 of these, you will earn yourself 3 achievements.

Alan Wake – Episode One: Manuscript Pages Locations Guide

mistical — Thu, 20 May 2010 14:06:35 +0000

Here is the locations for all of the Manuscript Pages in Episode One created by me. Watch in High Definition. By collecting 25, all regular and then all 106 of these, you will earn yourself 3 achievements.

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mistical — Thu, 20 May 2010 12:58:10 +0000

Here is the locations for all of the Coffee Thermoses in Episode One created by me. Watch in High Definition.

Bad Company 2 M-Com Station Locations Achievement Guide

mistical — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:41:41 +0000

If you are looking to obtain the three achievements or trophies for collecting all M-Com Stations in Battlefield: Bad Company 2 then watch both videos below (Part 1/2). These are in High Definition, they will auto play in High Definition too. If you open them in a new window, they may not. They are best viewed in 720p but 480p/360p is watchable too.

Complete Blackout Achievement for destroying all satellite uplinks. This is glitched so you will get it before getting all 24.
Communication Issues Achievement for destroying 15 satellite uplinks.
Link to the Past Achievement for destroying 1 satellite uplink.

I hope you enjoy this achievement/trophy guide. If you have any trouble, questions or anything else. Please do comment on this post or make a forum reply under this topic in my forums.