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Apple Releases Firmware Update 7.6.7 and 7.7.7 for AirPort Base Stations
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It is intended to fix that issue. If it doesn't contact AppleCare.
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Why would you still be using that device? They're so slow
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Yes, this latest update to the routers was intended to fix the issue with Cox Communications and IPv6. You should be able to set Configure IPv6 back to Automatically. But if it doesn't work for you, contact AppleCare
I have 3 airports on my network. A current AirPort Extreme, a previous generation extreme (running bridge mode off a Cisco 887 that also handles dhcp) and an airport express.
The new extreme and the old express are extending the wireless neteork.
I've rebooted them twice in the last 12 months - once to replace my old extreme with the new one and repurpose the old. And for this update....
Yes. If you have any problems after changing back to auto, contact AppleCare
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There's really no reason to wait. If you, or anyone else received an error when updating, first restart AirPort Utility and verify that the base station didn't actually update. It's quite possible it did, but had an error reading settings and just needed to restart AirPort Utility. If it truly didn't update, restart the Base Station and restart the modem and try again. It'll update just fine.
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This has been an ongoing issue for several months. You should have just called AppleCare and they would have taken care of it months ago. As far as the update, it is intended to fix the issue. If it does not, contact AppleCare.
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Restart the AirPort devices and try again
[doublepost=1464336454][/doublepost]I see so many people posting about having issues with their AirPort routers for months and not many of the posters have mentioned calling AppleCare. If you have issues with your AirPort devices, contact AppleCare. They'll help you take care of the issue.
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I have connected a 8-port gigabit switch to that single ethernet port - works like a charm - same setup with Airport
I disagree, why mess with my internet access with an update that may be buggy. I'm not saying it is buggy, but if my setup is stable and performance is good now, why mess with success. Wait until more reports on the stability and quality of the update start rolling out.
Its not just a matter of having issues updating the firmware, its the fact that the new version may have bugs. I'd rather not be on the bleeding edge, when it comes to updating my router.
And yet here we are... (Actually, Apple single-portage is found on the down-market Airport Express.)
You might try it with an ethernet. I've used AE with Airport express for airplay and seems to work great. Drop outs likely are Wifi caused.
Fix what issue specifically? link-local or IPv6. and what would applecare be able to do?
This is a problem w/ Motorola's hardware. I had the same modem w/ the same problem. That modem is cancer. Bought a Zoom modem & been fine ever since
I have had constant problems with my Airports. The most obvious is that when certain devices (usually newer iPads combined with an older iPad or Macbook) join the network all hell breaks loose. I literally have to restart every Airport (I have setup several with an extended network) and every device to get some devices back on the network. Who knows if this update makes a difference and it blows me away that Apple pretended nothing has been wrong with these sh*tboxes for at least 3 years. I have setup brand new Airports for my parents and they have had the same issues. Certain new devices (I assume newer chipsets for WiFi etc.) create havoc for their network as well.
I have never seen a bullet proof home WiFi network, no matter which Brand and config/firmware I use, but since I am using only Apple tech for the Router/WiFi and ALL of he devices, you would think they would all work together.
And before there are any typical comments, I am fairly proficient in setting up simple to medium complex networks.
I have never seen a bullet proof home WiFi network, no matter which Brand and config/firmware I use, but since I am using only Apple tech for the Router/WiFi and ALL of he devices, you would think they would all work together.
And before there are any typical comments, I am fairly proficient in setting up simple to medium complex networks.
Both our airport express's died in the last 12 months and have not been replaced. We had hopped to get into the Apple TV ecosystem, but since it is so closed we are not. Since we cannot run any Apple TV stuff on our Minis we are considering moving completely away from Apple for non-phone media use. As a long time Apple user we hate this move, but Apple has moved away from us by abandoning the Mini (by using lackluster tech), and forcing the Apple TV into a closed ecosystem (void of 4K and personal media recording and management). A media center is not a phone and we don't need to protect the network, so we don't need and won't use a closed system.
Connecting via ethernet wouldn't matter because unless you're connecting your Mac through ethernet, there's always going to connection through Wifi (iPad/iPhone/Mac w/iTunes). If I hard wire, I might as well connect my Mac directly to the DAC but that defeats the purpose of AirPlay and I would just use Apple Remote.
My experience is that it is not usually about setup but is about hardware and cables. Unfortunately, Apple is not very wise about networking. My network started settling down as soon as I got rid of Apple networking stuff. I now use one Apple product, an older airport extreme in bridge mode. The biggest changed happened when I put in a small office firewall and a managed switch and eliminated my ISPs firewall and switches. The managed switch allows me to monitor all connections and view error rates. Using this I can find and eliminate any wiring/connection problems. The switches and wireless access points available at the big box stores or from the ISPs are just not worth it. They tend to cut a lot of corners in order to be cheap.
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Drop outs may have nothing to do with your equipment/network, it could very well be your neighbors equipment behaving poorly.
Perhaps but still doesn't ignore the fact that if I use AirPlay, there's a chance I will get dropouts regardless if its my network or not. With Sonos, as a dedicated music system and environment, I experience no such thing. I might have to pay a bit of a premium for some components, but building a stereo system isn't a cheap hobby to being with.
Depends on setup. My desktop server is wired to the extreme, and my stereo is connected to my airport express via Wi-Fi. Works great. I also set up the express to only use 5ghZ Wi-Fi with the airport extreme.
Which is one of many setup configurations. Unless your AirPort Express is connected to your AirPort Extreme via ethernet, you're still going over Wi-fi and risk potential dropouts. The AirPort is still a solid device but when it comes to audio, there are much better and reliable options. In my case, the AirPlay via AirPort Express isn't the best option for my setup. There is nothing worse when you're hosting with music playing and suddenly music jumps in and out.
I have a very similar setup with pfSense at the core and a 5th gen AEX in bridged mode + 802.1x. I've been considering replacing it with a Ubiquiti AP since it seems to kernel panic and reboot at random times throughout the month. I'm hoping this last update helps address this. I've been quite happy with the AEX's performance and coverage...would hate to ditch it because it won't stay stable.
My Airports have been rock solid (Time Capsules and expresses). I just wish there were more features, like being able to block selected clients from the internet and being able to see IP info for all clients, not just wireless clients. Oh, and faster drive access, and USB 3.0 (if not 3.1).
I've had great luck with my Apple AirPort Extreme kit. I get an especially strong signal from the new AE Base Station with it's directional antenna.
I'm interested, which Extreme are you using (Gen) and what are you bridging with? I've tried to extend my Extreme with other brand routers with bad results. I'm curious... I would love to find a cheap way.
I wasn't marketing it, merely citing what Google's offering is in response to the user I replied to. Thanks for the references though
