Apple releases AirPort Base Station update with security fixes

Apple on Thursday issued an AirPort Base Station firmware update to close a handful of security holes related to remote hacks, memory leaks and user data deletion.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 23

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Victor Marks 7 years ago 0

Last remaining AirPort Wi-Fi accessories no longer on sale from Apple

Apple has stopped selling the last two products in its AirPort networking line, the AirPort Extreme and the Time Capsule, marking the end of an era.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 47

The best alternatives to Apple's discontinued AirPort routers

Apple has made the long suspected demise of the AirPort line of routers official yesterday, with the remaining inventory being sold off over the next few weeks to months. If you're looking for a new router, AppleInsider has made a list for you, of ones we've used, and like.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 96

Apple's AirPort base stations are gone, and we wish they weren't

After over a year on life support, Apple's AirPort base stations are lurching to a final end. AppleInsider is waxing nostalgic about it, and we aren't very happy.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 79

Apple officially discontinues AirPort router product line, available while supplies last [u]

Apple on Thursday announced the official death of its long-running AirPort Wi-Fi router line, a development many believed to be an inevitability after the division responsible for its development was axed more than a year ago.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 106

Wi-fi to get security updates in 2018 with new WPA3 protections, old hardware likely left behind

In the wake of security problems with wi-fi security in 2017, the Wi-Fi Alliance has announced that not only will it "enhance" WPA 2, but a new security protocol, WPA3, will debut at some point in 2018 that will require hardware certification before it can be used in networking gear.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 11

Apple updates AirPort firmware with KRACK vulnerability fix

Amid rumors that Apple has ceased development of new Wi-Fi routers, the company on Tuesday pushed out an update for existing AirPort devices that patches a critical "KRACK Attack" vulnerability made public earlier this year.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 50

Alleged 'KRACK Attack' vulnerability threatens to lay bare Wi-Fi WPA-2 security

A set of six collegiate researchers are set to unveil details on a Key Reinstallation Attack (KRACK Attack) for WPA-2 Wi-Fi security, which if legitimate can allow attackers to undermine encryption on any wi-fi connection utilizing the security method — including Apple hardware connecting to Airport Extreme and Airport Express routers. AppleInsider explains what it is, and how to cut down on the potential for attack until patches are rolled out.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 29

Review: Google Wifi mesh networking solution easy to set up, configure

Everyone seems to have their own way to fix poor Wi-Fi, from signal boosters to antennas, but mesh systems have risen to the top as one of the better solutions available. Google, being the internet-centric company that it is, entered the fray with a self-branded mesh product last year, and we put it to the test.

Victor Marks 8 years ago 37

Apple AirPort not on latest 'Vault 7' list of gear susceptible to factory firmware hack by CIA

The latest dump of "leaked" documents from WikiLeaks reportedly from the CIA details the "Cherry Blossom" firmware modification program, which allowed intelligence agencies to change firmware in a networking company's factories — but Apple AirPort hardware appears to be unaffected by the effort.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 63

WikiLeaks documents show CIA struggling to crack Apple gear, little danger to everyday folk

While the revelations that the CIA has its own device penetration department, including a section for Apple equipment, a closer look at the revealed data shows an agency struggling with the realities of modern surveillance, and a increasingly sophisticated investigation target base.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 44

Apple Time Capsule lives on with third-party antenna, 5TB hard drive update

Upgrade vendor Quickertek has upgraded stock Apple 802.11ac 2-terabyte Time Capsules with larger hard drives and a high-gain external antenna in a bid to keep the hardware relevant — but the enhancements come at a price.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 42

Review: eero Wi-Fi is a solid option for Apple's outgoing AirPort

With the rumor that Apple is discontinuing Airport and Time Machine Wi-Fi products, it leaves some users looking for new solutions. One new option might be Eero, one of the latest entrants in the field.

Victor Marks 9 years ago 44

Apple AirPort firmware update fixes 'Back to my Mac' bug, but hardware's destiny still in doubt

Apple updated its AirPort router software with a patch to fix a "Back to my Mac" problem in conjunction with the AirPort Utility, but the update portends nothing for the future of the hardware.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 35

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