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Category | Utilities & Operating Systems |
Subcategory | System Utilities |
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Category | Utilities & Operating Systems |
Subcategory | System Utilities |
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"works as you would expect."
"works as you would expect."
Pros
easy to install
Cons
none i can find.
"6.2 worked 6.3 doesn't"
"6.2 worked 6.3 doesn't"
Pros
I dunno, looks the same.
Cons
I see no value in a utility that cannot access the devices it is supposed to manage.
Summary
After installing version 6.3, the utility no longer sees either my Extreme base station or my Express extension.
"Use version 5.6 instead, works with BOTH g and n Wi-Fi"
"Use version 5.6 instead, works with BOTH g and n Wi-Fi"
Pros
If you like minimized iOS style apps in Mac OS X Lion, here you go!
Cons
Despite the simplification and minimization of settings and services in v6.0, there is no Setup Assistant and it a lot of users are finding it to be confusing as well as frustrating. I personally have no use for version 6.0 and use version 5.6 instead.
Summary
NOTE: Airport Utility version 6.0 is ONLY for Mac OS X Lion. Accompanying Firmware Update 7.6.1 is ONLY for n Wi-Fi Airport devices.
Apple released Airport Utility versions 5.6 and 6.0 at the same time along side Firmware Update 7.6.1 for n Wi-Fi type Airport devices. They also released accompanying documentation that has confused A LOT of people as to what is what and for what. Several of us up at Apple's discussion boards have worked to sort out the actual situation. Here is a quick summary of what we found:
1) No one requires Airport Utility version 6.0. You can entirely skip it if you don't like it. There is nothing special about it apart from it being based upon the interface for the iOS version of Airport Utility.
2) Airport Utility v5.6 is completely functional with BOTH g AND n Airport devices. This is the version to use if you want to keep full functionality control on BOTH types of Airport devices. It's that simple. You don't require version 6.0 for anything at all, but you can use it if you like it.
3) You can install BOTH versions 6.0 and 5.6 on your Mac. They don't overwrite each other. They work fine together.
4) Despite Apple's odd documentation, you CAN install Firmware Update 7.6.1 from Airport Utility version 5.6 or even earlier.
5) Airport Utility v6.0 brings with it newly updated Apple Help. Sadly, the Help has some errors and does not reconcile the differences between v6.0 and v5.6. The result is user confusion. Not good.
IOW: Just download and install Airport Utility version 5.6 and nothing changes except the added iCloud functionality and bug fix in Firmware Update 7.6.1. I personally have no use for version 6.0 and won't be using it at all.
VERY POOR SHOW APPLE. This is how to update and document things the WRONG WAY. But thank you for Airport Utility version 5.6, the REAL update, as well as Firmware Update v7.6.1 ! ! !
"Very good for n-routhers, but g-routers unsupported"
"Very good for n-routhers, but g-routers unsupported"
Pros
New, attractive graphics display the local area network configuration. Clicking on a node brings up a chart with more details.
Cons
Oddly, Airport Utility version 6.0 no longer supports g-routers (or older). It advises users to use AirPort Utility 5.6 instead. It offers a link to the Apple site to obtain the older version, but that link does not actually go to the download page.
Upon its first use, Airport Utility signaled that an Airport Express firmware update was available, which I elected to install. At the end of the firmware installation, Airport Utility (not the firmware) never showed that the Airport Express had rebooted and was active.
Summary
Airport Utility 6.0. installed flawlessly through Software Update. The lack of support for earlier routers is an unpleasant surprise.
"Good and OK"
"Good and OK"
Pros
useful and valuable
Cons
Pretty good
Summary
Excellent
"The system works a lot faster now"
"The system works a lot faster now"
Pros
It takes out the bugs that was there before and runs smoother
Cons
none at this time
Summary
It is worth the upgrade
"It works which is good."
"It works which is good."
Pros
It works as expected.
Cons
None that I've run into.
"Works fantastically"
"Works fantastically"
Pros
Works so good that I never even think about it,
Cons
None that I can find
"An excellent program has become even better!"
"An excellent program has become even better!"
Pros
Just love it!
Cons
None as far as I've noticed yet!
Summary
Essential!
"Have noticed no change"
"Have noticed no change"
Pros
Nothing damaged
Cons
Unable to offer any
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What's new in version 6.3.1 |
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Fixed an issue that caused some AirPort Base Stations not to be recognized. |
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Publisher | Apple |
Publisher web site | http://www.apple.com/ |
Release Date | July 11, 2013 |
Date Added | July 11, 2013 |
Version | 6.3.1 |
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Category | Utilities & Operating Systems |
Subcategory | System Utilities |
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Operating Systems | Mac OS X 10.7/10.8 |
Additional Requirements | None |
Download Information | |
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File Size | 21.44MB |
File Name | AirPortUtility6.3.1.dmg |
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Total Downloads | 48,597 |
Downloads Last Week | 14 |
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License Model | Free |
Limitations | Not available |
Price | Free |