Airport utility 5.6 wont install on OS 10.7.5

downloaded airport utility 5.6 but install failed multiple times
trying to install on 2.66 ghz imac with OS 10.7.5

Sorry, but Apple does not support the installation of the older AirPort Utility 5.6 on newer operating systems like Lion, Mountain Lion, Mavericks or Yosemite.
If you have an older AirPort device that needs AirPort Utility 5.6 for administration, you can do is use.....or borrow for a few minutes....... an older Mac running Leopard or Snow Leopard, or a PC with AirPort Utility installed on the device.
Yes, there are probably hacks on the Internet that you could try, but you would have to install software from an unknown source and override standard security settings on your Mac if you decide to do this. Definitely not recommended, since there is no help if something goes wrong.

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