AR9485

AR9485 is a patched version of Apple’s AirPortAtheros40.kext with added device ID support for the Atheros AR9485 WiFi chipset. Requires HS80211Family for macOS Big Sur and later.

Features

• AR9485 Device ID Support: Adds support for the Atheros AR9485 WiFi chipset
• Native WiFi Experience: Uses Apple’s AirPortAtheros40 framework for native-like WiFi
• Big Sur+ Compatible: Works on macOS Big Sur and later with HS80211Family

Installation

1. Download the kext from GitHub
2. Download HS80211Family (required for macOS Big Sur and later)
3. Copy both AirPortAtheros40-9485.kext and HS80211Family.kext to EFI/OC/Kexts/
4. Add both kexts to your config.plist under Kernel > Add
5. Reboot your system

Related Kexts

• HS80211Family - Required companion kext for macOS Big Sur+
• AR9565 - Atheros AR9565 WiFi
• AR9463 - Atheros AR9463 WiFi
• AtherosOTHER - Generic Atheros WiFi support

Resources

• GitHub Repository