
Network issues on Hackintosh or unsupported Macs are typically caused by chipset incompatibility, incorrect kext pairing, or corrupted network preferences. Here is a structured approach to resolve them.
Step 1 — Identify Your Network Chipset
Open System Information > Wi-Fi (or Bluetooth) or use Hackintool to find the exact controller model.
Step 2 — Install the Correct Kext
For Intel Wi-Fi use AirportItlwm, for Broadcom use BrcmPatchRAM, and for Ethernet use IntelMausi or RealtekRTL8111.
Step 3 — Reset Network Preferences
If Wi-Fi connects but has no internet, delete the network preference files and reboot.
Step 4 — Verify Location Services
Go to System Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services and ensure it is enabled.
Expected Results
- Wi-Fi connects automatically after reboot
- Bluetooth pairs and remains connected
- Location Services works in Maps and other apps
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Original Question: "Rebuilt my Hackintosh into a Cooler Master NR200, and mixed up all the parts!"
Rebuilt my Hackintosh into a Cooler Master NR200, and mixed up all the parts!
Quick backstory:
- I had all the parts, except a new SFF case.
- I was using a full size ATX board initially for my Hackintosh in an NZXT 510, and a Mini-Itx build as my primary gaming rig in a corsair 280x.
- During quarantine, I scored a 9900k from some guy whose kid broke his alienware laptop, so he took it apart and sold me the processor for cheap. SCORE.
- Ultimately, I had the time on my hands, and I wanted to rebuild my gaming set up with a better water-cooled loop, plus it was due time to do a cleaning.
What I did:
- The not relevant bit:
- Rebuilt my mini itx gaming rig using the 9900k and a GA-Z370 Aorus Gaming Wifi board, 32GB RAM, GTX 1080 ti - into a full Lian Li 011D Custom water cooled loop.
- The Relevant bit:
- Rebuilt my ATX hack into a Mini-itx beast using:
- i7-9700k
- Asus Z390i (mint itx)
- Cooler Master Hyper Black 212
- SF Dagger 650w SFX
- Cooler Master NR200 White
- Sapphire Pulse 5700 XT Nitro+
- 16GB DDR4 Crucial Ballistix RAM
- Broadcom BCM94360NG - plug & play wifi card (Replaced the onboard wifi card from Asus)
- Whats Working
- Everything... iServices, DRM, GPU Acceleration, Audio, Wifi/Bluetooth etc.
- Havent Tried
How I Did it:
- Rebuilt the EFI Folder on an existing flash drive installer I already had on 10.15.6
- Followed the vanilla guide, along with couple other users suggestions regarding usb ports to get wi-fi / bluetooth working
- Using USB Inject All Kext & setting XCHI Port Limit to false.
What i'm not happy about:
- My cable management looks like ass. Had to take the build a part a couple times, because the io cover of the mobo was too beefy, and wouldn't let my GPU lock in correctly. So I finally got it running, and tapped out for the day. I'll revisit eventually.
- Cooling may be limited... ideally i'd like to get a AIO for the CPU, and be able to install some fans on the top of the case to pull in some fresh air, and exhaust through the side.
Images: https://imgur.com/a/ae8IvBA
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