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Apple Releases AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule Firmware Update 7.7.2

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Apple today released AirPort Extreme and AirPort Time Capsule Firmware Update 7.7.2 for AirPorts with 802.11ac.

The update includes several different bug fixes, repairing an issue preventing a USB hard drive connected to an AirPort Extreme from appearing as an available disk and fixing an issue that could cause an intermittent loss in WAN connectivity.

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The update is recommended for all models of the AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule that support 802.11ac Wi-Fi.

Article Link: Apple Releases AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule Firmware Update 7.7.2
 
Article Link
https://www.macrumors.com/2013/11/21/apple-releases-airport-extreme-and-time-capsule-firmware-update-7-7-2/
Weird. I just got an error message on my MBP saying that my last Time machine update was 223 days ago. I do remember seeing the little back up icon spinning everyday and all seemed to be okay. Strange that it occurred today.
 
rgarjr said:
installed but now after my airport express extending is not on the network :confused:

Guess I need to hard reset.
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I noticed this too. Let me know if the hard reset works. I updated remotely so I can't physically get to the AirPort Expresses.

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rgarjr said:
installed but now after my airport express extending is not on the network :confused:

Guess I need to hard reset.
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Oops, never mind. It took a while by my AirPort Express extenders finally popped on the network.
 
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Chris Blount said:
I noticed this too. Let me know if the hard reset works. I updated remotely so I can't physically get to the AirPort Expresses.

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 Opps, never mind. It took a while by my AirPort Express extenders finally popped on the network.
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Mine have always taken a little while longer to pop up.
 
Chris Blount said:
I noticed this too. Let me know if the hard reset works. I updated remotely so I can't physically get to the AirPort Expresses.

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 Opps, never mind. It took a while by my AirPort Express extenders finally popped on the network.
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Yup...no problem here with the Airport Express joining the network.
 
Weird, mine popped up to update, and failed.

When I looked at the Airport Firmware page however, it listed the release date at 10 June 2013 for version 7.7.2?
 
miazma said:
Bring back the option to configure Dynamic DNS
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Airport devices never had a proper DynDNS feature. While they had something like it, it was only usable for the rare times when someone made a wide area Bonjour network. Even then it required the use of a DynDNS client on a desktop machine.
 
Intell said:
Airport devices never had a proper DynDNS feature. While they had something like it, it was only usable for the rare times when someone made a wide area Bonjour network. Even then it required the use of a DynDNS client on a desktop machine.
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Well, then they should enable it the right way. Each and every crappy 3rd class router has this.
 
miazma said:
Well, then they should enable it the right way. Each and every crappy 3rd class router has this.
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It was used by less than 1,000 people (as per DynDNS' numbers). Why waste time adding back in a limited feature like that when you can access your devices via iCloud's address.
 
Just for interest, why is this one not shown in the App Store update section? If I wouldn't have read the article by accident I surely would have missed this update.

I mean, how often do you check the Airport Utilities if the network settings function correctly?
 
So Glad for this! I've had regular network drop-offs for weeks. Very frustrating. It generally came back after a few minutes, or if I rebooted the Airport Extreme, and sometimes if I turned wifi off & on again from my laptop. Hoping this solves it!
 
Mike MA said:
Just for interest, why is this one not shown in the App Store update section? If I wouldn't have read the article by accident I surely would have missed this update.
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These kinds of updates don't show up in the App Store. You must open Airport Utility for them to appear or your Airport light may blink.
 
sososowhat said:
So Glad for this! I've had regular network drop-offs for weeks. Very frustrating. It generally came back after a few minutes, or if I rebooted the Airport Extreme, and sometimes if I turned wifi off & on again from my laptop. Hoping this solves it!
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This seems to be the common story with these models. I'm really hoping this update takes care of stability so that I can upgrade.
 
Intell said:
These kinds of updates don't show up in the App Store. You must open Airport Utility for them to appear or your Airport light may blink.
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My update utility popped up automagically without being prompted.
 
Intell said:
These kinds of updates don't show up in the App Store. You must open Airport Utility for them to appear or your Airport light may blink.
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True, this is what I stated basically. But the question we won't be able to answer is: Why? :D

seamer said:
My update utility popped up automagically without being prompted.
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Exactly, it used to be different in older versions of OS X. I think it was changed with Lion.
 
what is a network loop?

Can anyone explain to me what a network loop is? I've had connectivity issues where my internet drops out on my 2011 iMac but the wifi still works. Related?
 
My airport utility on the iPad is telling me that my version (7.7.1) is up to date. Guess I'll have to try it from my MacBook.

Does anyone know why I have to enter my password every time I go in the app?

It finally let me upgrade. Now Time Machine finally works, albeit plugged directly into the USB port but not through a hub.
 
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