Apple issues AirPort Express and AirPort Extreme updates
Apple Computer on Tuesday evening released firmware updates for both its AirPort Express and AirPort Extreme wireless networking products.
AirPort Express Firmware Updater 6.3 and AirPort Extreme Firmware Update 5.7 address "reliability and resolve issues with AirTunes, AirPort compatibility, and issues with some third party Routers."
Specifically, the 2.5MB updates resolves issue with: Audio dropout when playing to AirPort Express with AirTunes; Wireless Disabled mode for AirPort Express; AirPort Extreme LAN Performance; enabling AOL Parental Controls; vulnerability to Denial of Service Attacks (bonk) and; wireless internet access through AirPort via some PPPoA DSL Routers.
AirPort Express Firmware Updater 6.3 and AirPort Extreme Firmware Update 5.7 also improve reliability when printing through AirPort base stations and include enhanced support for RADIUS and Network Time (NTP) servers.
Earlier today Apple released Bluetooth Firmware Update 1.2, which improves Bluetooth performance and reliability issues D-Link USB Adapters, 12" and 15" PowerBooks, Mac mini, iMac G4 and iMac G5.
AirPort Express Firmware Updater 6.3 and AirPort Extreme Firmware Update 5.7 address "reliability and resolve issues with AirTunes, AirPort compatibility, and issues with some third party Routers."
Specifically, the 2.5MB updates resolves issue with: Audio dropout when playing to AirPort Express with AirTunes; Wireless Disabled mode for AirPort Express; AirPort Extreme LAN Performance; enabling AOL Parental Controls; vulnerability to Denial of Service Attacks (bonk) and; wireless internet access through AirPort via some PPPoA DSL Routers.
AirPort Express Firmware Updater 6.3 and AirPort Extreme Firmware Update 5.7 also improve reliability when printing through AirPort base stations and include enhanced support for RADIUS and Network Time (NTP) servers.
Earlier today Apple released Bluetooth Firmware Update 1.2, which improves Bluetooth performance and reliability issues D-Link USB Adapters, 12" and 15" PowerBooks, Mac mini, iMac G4 and iMac G5.
Comments
So, are these really updates or just repostings of past firmware files?
Originally posted by umijin
None of these so-called updates show up in SoftWare Update on either of my OS 10.3.4 Macs, including my 12" G4 Powerbook.
So, are these really updates or just repostings of past firmware files?
Apple seems to roll out updates onto Software Update gradually. This is either technical in nature (bandwidth) or because they've been burned by buggy updates in the past.
I updated my Airport Extreme two days ago and it imediatey went on the blink - could not connect to the internet with my ADSL LAN modem anymore. I had to go back to Firmware 5.5.1 to resolve my problems.
Matt.
Normally, the Airport Express "degrades" until I have to reboot it.
For those running 10.3 you need a minimum of 10.3.9 for the update to work
For 10.4 you need a minimum of 10.4.3 for the update to work.
I have an airport express with the now 6.3 firmware and most if not all the problems I was having have disappeared with the update.
Rob
The rest of the updates have not shown their face on my iBook and iMac G5.
Z
Updated the firmware 2 days later when I realized it was probably just a problem firmware updates could fix. The connection was much more stable but still cut out every now and then (as well as AirTunes)...much better then before though.
And then 'lo and behold, Apple brings out this even newer firmware update which resolved everything so far. AirTunes has been streaming all night last night and all day today without a hiccup. I'll keep you guys posted if some problems occur.
;-)
Wireless for the mac mini "media center"
My PSP couldn't hook up to the Base Station using WPA with firmware v5.6 so I had to downgrade it to v5.5.
Am interested to see if this was one of the "3rd party" issues fixed.
Originally posted by michaelb
Anyone tried it with a PSP?
My PSP couldn't hook up to the Base Station using WPA with firmware v5.6 so I had to downgrade it to v5.5.
Am interested to see if this was one of the "3rd party" issues fixed.
I have no problems connecting via WEP to my AirPort Express with my PSP, and I'm using previous firmware.
Originally posted by umijin
I have no problems connecting via WEP to my AirPort Express with my PSP, and I'm using previous firmware.
He said WPA not WEP.
I'm still using WEP here since my belkin router and access point cannot bridge with WPA even though both support it. I hope Belkin comes out with a firmware update for this... The firmware is already 2 years old now...
Originally posted by Pancho Urbano
great - so when will airport express have video capabilities?!
I've been satisfied using AirPort Express + Elgato's EyeHome for MPEG-2 video streaming. You can buy a refurb. EyeHome online for $99USD from Elgato's site but if I were considering to get one I'd hold off until Macworld for possible Apple and/or Elgato product announcements.