AirPort Extreme 802.11n* Enabler

The Apple Store page for this 'Enabler' says it comes included with the latest AEBS. If this is so, how do you access the update to install it on your machines? There seems to be a complete lack of information on this.
Any help greatly appreciated...

I've purchased the update and i am not able to install it. I get as far as to the point where you have to choose the HD where you want to install it in. I get a red exclamation mark saying "You cannot install Airport Extreme 802.11n Enabler on this volume. This volume does not meet the requirements for this update."
I have installed all the software updates and still getting this message....Can anybody help me/tell me what i'm doing wrong?
Thanks for any help!!

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