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'AirPort Utility' for iOS 5 Hits the App Store
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Too bad it doesn't work with nonnetwork devices
Silliest post in the thread. You want Apple to provide an App that configures other companies' hardware?
Most other routers can be configured via a browser anyway so there's no problems making changes on an iOS device.No it shouldn't. Most people don't use Apple's networking hardware, and Airport settings would confuse them.
Weird, just clicked on the link from my iPhone and voila, there's the app. lol
Yep, confirmed. For some reason it won't pull up on the web. Maybe it hasn't propagated yet.
...but why?
So, it looks like a nice little app. But why would I need it? My Time Capsule is set up to work with my MacBook Pro, iPhone, and Apple TV. After the initial setup, it has always worked. I can't even remember the last time I needed to access AirPort Utility.
Just can't understand why some ppl say "Finally! I've been waiting for this..." (?) I mean, i'm glad u got it - I just don't know why it matters.
So, it looks like a nice little app. But why would I need it? My Time Capsule is set up to work with my MacBook Pro, iPhone, and Apple TV. After the initial setup, it has always worked. I can't even remember the last time I needed to access AirPort Utility.
Just can't understand why some ppl say "Finally! I've been waiting for this..." (?) I mean, i'm glad u got it - I just don't know why it matters.
So, it looks like a nice little app. But why would I need it? My Time Capsule is set up to work with my MacBook Pro, iPhone, and Apple TV. After the initial setup, it has always worked. I can't even remember the last time I needed to access AirPort Utility.
Just can't understand why some ppl say "Finally! I've been waiting for this..." (?) I mean, i'm glad u got it - I just don't know why it matters.
It's part of "no PC required thing", so you can get an iPad with no home computer needed at any point. The iPad/Phone/Pod can now set up your network where before you needed a computer.
Hi there!
The question is will there be one released to enable Snow Leopard users to use iCloud?
So, it looks like a nice little app. But why would I need it? My Time Capsule is set up to work with my MacBook Pro, iPhone, and Apple TV. After the initial setup, it has always worked. I can't even remember the last time I needed to access AirPort Utility.
Just can't understand why some ppl say "Finally! I've been waiting for this..." (?) I mean, i'm glad u got it - I just don't know why it matters.
Because as with iOS 5 and them "cutting the cord" from computers, a lot of iOS devices obviously run on wifi and would like to administrate those networks without having to jump on a desktop or notebook.
It serves to further making iOS devices independent. That's my understanding anyways.
So, it looks like a nice little app. But why would I need it? My Time Capsule is set up to work with my MacBook Pro, iPhone, and Apple TV. After the initial setup, it has always worked. I can't even remember the last time I needed to access AirPort Utility.
Just can't understand why some ppl say "Finally! I've been waiting for this..." (?) I mean, i'm glad u got it - I just don't know why it matters.
Because for some of us things change frequently. I live in a household of 5 people and their network needs change and its usually when I'm not on a computer, whether its changing a network password, checking log files, adding a disk or printer, checking device status, etc. Its probably not useful for someone with just a single device or whose requirements are static. Ultimately, it papers over the flaw in that the Airport devices require a proprietary interface but that is for another thread.
EDIT: Just thought of another use. You are traveling with your Express (as many do). You no longer need a laptop to configure it. Just bring your iPad/iPhone/iPod touch.
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next will be iWork for iOS
If your statement is about updating iWork for iCloud/iOS 5. I thought Apple already did this update and rolled it out?? If they did, the software probably just looks for the version of iOS software and then iCloud setting and then allows the enhanced functionality.
Hi there!
The question is will there be one released to enable Snow Leopard users to use iCloud?
This thread is about Airport Utility for iOS devices. Snow Leopard already has an Airport Utility. It has nothing whatsoever to do with iCloud.
Just tried it out. The first time you press 'edit' on an Airport Extreme it asks for the password. So far so good.
But than it has an 'advanced' option where it shows the password
And now for the real bad part: after stopping the app (double-click home, kill app) and starting it again, it no longer asks for the master password.
So, simply put, using this tool once will make your base station + wifi password visible to anyone that get's a hand on your iPhone.
Oh, and for the real, real, real, real bad part: even rebooting the phone doesn't help. Edit mode is enabled forever, until you delete the tool.
But than it has an 'advanced' option where it shows the password
And now for the real bad part: after stopping the app (double-click home, kill app) and starting it again, it no longer asks for the master password.
So, simply put, using this tool once will make your base station + wifi password visible to anyone that get's a hand on your iPhone.
Oh, and for the real, real, real, real bad part: even rebooting the phone doesn't help. Edit mode is enabled forever, until you delete the tool.
Too bad it doesn't work with non
You can edit your other peripherals via IP... no app needed.
Non issue
Just tried it out. The first time you press 'edit' on an Airport Extreme it asks for the password. So far so good.
But than it has an 'advanced' option where it shows the password
And now for the real bad part: after stopping the app (double-click home, kill app) and starting it again, it no longer asks for the master password.
So, simply put, using this tool once will make your base station + wifi password visible to anyone that get's a hand on your iPhone.
Oh, and for the real, real, real, real bad part: even rebooting the phone doesn't help. Edit mode is enabled forever, until you delete the tool.
Oh, and to make it even worser than worse. Deleting the app doesn't delete the password. Just reinstall the app and your precious passwords are out in the open again.
Actually, they've sort of done the "best of both worlds."
It's a standalone app so they can update it without a whole OS update.
But there is also a "Manage Network" button right in the Wi-Fi network settings that opens the app. If you don't have it installed it opens the App Store page so you can download it.
Hi there!
The question is will there be one released to enable Snow Leopard users to use iCloud?
The other question is what will I have for dinner tonight, which is only slightly less relevant to this thread than your question.
Why is there any reason this can't update any model of Airport Express? It won't work with my Wireless G airport Express . I don't need Wireless N speeds to stream music to my speakers on my desk
. I don't need Wireless N speeds to stream music to my speakers on my deskToo bad it doesn't work with non
How could you possible expect Apple's network utility to work with non-Apple equipment? That's like expecting a Toyota Prius transmission to work in a Chevy Volt. They're totally different systems. Apple's equipment is designed to work together, not to be hacked to work with everything else.
Too bad it doesn't work with non
Bug Linksys or whoever makes your router to make an app. They are more than welcome to do so.
Maybe some day Apple will finally make iTunes for Windows!
Just kidding (I'm assuming you're on a work computer or something without iTunes)--but you don't even need iTunes to view App (or iTunes, by the way) Store descriptions and whatnot. The link provided in the summary takes you to the Web-based view.
As others have mentioned, the price is listed as "Free."
I appreciate Apple's efforts to make the iPad more usable without a full-fledged computer.
