I have been doing the same thing since January. Been local-link only and I'm afraid to update lol
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Apple Releases Firmware Update 7.6.7 and 7.7.7 for AirPort Base Stations
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I have been doing the same thing since January. Been local-link only and I'm afraid to update lol
So it appears the AC version jumped from 7.7.3 to 7.7.7. Is this just Apple being weird and trying to 'unify' point releases between all the AirPort devices? (Like making the latest Safari version 9.x.x for 10.9, 10.10, and 10.11.)
Same.
Me too, but Apple insists on making toys not real networking equipment. Well, I guess I should say not real networking equipment for technical people, I guess they work fine for Moms and teenagers who don't need to know when they have problems.
Apple today released a new firmware update for all of its 802.11n Wi-Fi base stations, including the AirPort Express, AirPort Extreme, and AirPort Time Capsule. According to Apple's release notes, the update includes bug fixes and is designed to improve the stability and performance of the products.Apple has also released a 7.7.7 update for its 802.11ac Wi-Fi Base stations, including the latest AirPort Extreme and AirPort Time Capsule models. It fixes the same issues.
The firmware updates can be installed through the AirPort Utility app for iOS or OS X.
Article Link: Apple Releases Firmware Update 7.6.7 and 7.7.7 for AirPort Base Stations
Hmm...updated both my airport extreme and express (use the express to extend) and it seems faster...it says it is suppose to fix issues with extended networks and 5Ghz networking. Maybe it did what it said.. Great!
I just updated my 4th & 5th gen extremes to 7.6.7 & the update went flawless. Both work fine. Whew. That was scary.
Back when I used to update iOS and OS X, I hoped it wouldn't break anything. But I find it entertaining that everyone, myself included, is terrified of AirPort updates and what new ways they'll find to fail. Apple should take note of that.
I get home from work in about five hours and I'll try it then if nobody else has. Patience!
(Although, to be honest, I'm not expecting it to be fixed...)
Mine updated to 7.7.7 just fine.I get home from work in about five hours and I'll try it then if nobody else has. Patience!
(Although, to be honest, I'm not expecting it to be fixed...)
Hmmm... am I the only one thinking an infrequent update may signal new hardware coming at WWDC?
Was thinking the same, usually they do one last update and move on. Apple tv 3 was the same way.
Im sure the update goes fine, my concern and others are if it actually fixes the IPv6 addressing issue that the ISP's have said Apple needs to fix and not them (ISP).
You did the right thing. That message means either someone was trying to break TKIP (original WPA) on your network, or one of your devices is buggy and spuriously reporting a TKIP problem. WPA/TKIP was only relevant around 2003 or 2004, and there were vanishingly few devices that supported TKIP but not AES-CCMP (WPA2). So since 2004 or so, its been best to run your wireless networks in pure WPA2 (AES-CCMP) mode.
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The iOS AirPort Utility may cache the current updates listing in its sandbox, and only check once a day. Try deleting the app from your device (which deletes it sandbox) and re-downloading it from the app store.
What modem do you use? Is it by any chance a Surfboard SB6141?
I have that modem and have to restart my Time Capsule every day or two because of connection issues. I've read that this is a pretty widespread issue
I'm on 7.6.4 with the 802.11n (looks like a smaller Mac Mini) Airport Extreme and I monitor bandwidth use via SNMP.
I just updated one 5th Generation Apple Airport Extreme, one Airport Express (the new style), one new AirPort Extreme, and one new Time Capsule with 2T. All the updates installed first try and all the routers seem to be working fine.
What modem do you use? Is it by any chance a Surfboard SB6141?
I have that modem and have to restart my Time Capsule every day or two because of connection issues. I've read that this is a pretty widespread issue
I have Cox Communications as an ISP with a SB6141 and would have issues with maintaining an Internet connection as well. I changed my DNS server address to the Google Public DNS and that fixed my intermittent connection issues.
You're right. Apple needs to implement a Dad mode. Who else can figure out esoteric networking problems for the teens and moms?
No troubles after updating my Extreme ac and Expresses. We'll see if it resolves the frequent dropouts.
Hopefully this fixes the wifi dead zone I have in only my room in the house. I even added an airport express to extend the wifi from the AirPort Extreme and it didn't help
