AppleInsider StaffApple Computer today released AirPort Express Firmware Update 6.1.1 and AirPort Extreme Firmware 5.5.1.
AirPort Express Firmware Update 6.1.1 features improvements to the AirPort's hard reset behavior, the reliability of WDS networks when using WPA security, and passive FTP. The update also fixes an issue with certain printers which were no longer recognized by the base station after the 6.1 firmware update was installed.
AirPort Extreme Firmware Update 5.1.1 resolves a potential problem with PPPoE configurations when updating from 5.4 or earlier. Additionally, the update features all of the improvements available from the (above) AirPort Extreme Firmware updater.
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Installed the extreme updater.....and WOW. BIG difference in my page load speed. Honestly...we're talking 50% faster. What changed?
I've been checking all evening and the update isn't showing for me.
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Not appeared in Software Update for me either yet.
I wish they'd 'fix' one thing though. Currently, Airport Express disables the ethernet port if you're using it in client mode - http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=108040
If it acted as a wireless-ethernet bridge I could plug it in to an existing wired network and bridge to my wireless router in the other room and still stream music/print. I can't see why they do this, other than to further sales of Airport base stations or AE cards.
Strange, it's still not showing up in the Software Update. However, the Airport Express update is already on. The link for the Airport Extreme update is this, but still not in the list.
I would say wait before install.
Not appeared in Software Update for me either yet.
I wish they'd 'fix' one thing though. Currently, Airport Express disables the ethernet port if you're using it in client mode - http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=108040
If it acted as a wireless-ethernet bridge I could plug it in to an existing wired network and bridge to my wireless router in the other room and still stream music/print. I can't see why they do this, other than to further sales of Airport base stations or AE cards.
It can act as a bridge... client mode is the mode you use if you just want the printer and music sharing features. There's another mode it can run in which'll let you bridge your existing network.
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