AirPort Utility version 6 series continues to be a joke
Topic says it...in order to get to the logging...or syslog settings...or NTP settings, I had to install the 5 version on my Windows 7 Bootcamp....pathetic.
It will install using a simple workaround to bypass Apple's installer.
There are hundreds of threads about this on the forum. You must have somehow missed them.
See this one, for example.
https://discussions.apple.com/message/21397085#21397085
Another option...if you have Time Machine backups.....is to go back in time and pick up AirPort Utility 5.6. Restore it to the desktop, then manually drag it to the Utilities folder.
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Airport Utility (version 6.0) not detecting airport express
I upgraded my version of Lion OSX to version 10.7.3. I have an airport extreme which range is extended by two airport express. Since moving to the new Lion OSX, Airport Utility (version 6.0) no longer detects my airport express so I can't extend my wireless network. I have tried to reset both airport express but to no avail. Both airport express keep flashing amber. Both are currently located within 2 meters of my MacBook Pro. Any ideas ? Many thanks.
Not exactly sure why 6.0 isn't seeing the Express units.
You can also try 5.6 Airport Utility for Lion.
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1482
If that doesn't work either, then you might need to do a factory reset on the devices.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3728
I assume you also updated the firmware in the Express and Extreme units...?
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Today Apple retail unit/shop in sold me Airport Time Capsule. Now trying to install on my 21 inch iMac which runs OSX10.6.8. Seems I should have newer OSX and also newer Airport Utility version (mine is 5.6.1). What can I do, please? So much looking forward to using Time Capsule. It is not at all readable on box. Now with a magnified glass I can just about make out the installation requirements printed in tiny print at the bottom/base of the box! I have tried software update etc etc and to download Airport Utility update from Apple website. This was unsuccessful because of OSX, I gathered. Appreciate any similar experience and how it was resolved. Thank you. Tr
You need OS X 10.7.5 or later. Most likely you can upgrade OS X on your iMac. You already have 10.6.8 and access to the App Store. If your computer qualifies to run Mavericks, then that is what you would upgrade to, otherwise, you would upgrade to Lion.
Upgrading to Lion
If your computer does not meet the requirements to install Mavericks, it may still meet the requirements to install Lion.
You can purchase Lion at the Online Apple Store. The cost is $19.99 (as it was before) plus tax. It's a download. You will get an email containing a redemption code that you then use at the Mac App Store to download Lion. Save a copy of that installer to your Downloads folder because the installer deletes itself at the end of the installation.
Lion System Requirements
1. Mac computer with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7,
or Xeon processor
2. 2GB of memory
3. OS X v10.6.6 or later (v10.6.8 recommended)
4. 7GB of available space
5. Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.
Upgrading to Mavericks
You can upgrade to Mavericks from Lion or directly from Snow Leopard. Mavericks can be downloaded from the Mac App Store for FREE.
Upgrading to Mavericks
To upgrade to Mavericks you must have Snow Leopard 10.6.8 or Lion installed. Download Mavericks from the App Store. Sign in using your Apple ID. Mavericks is free. The file is quite large, over 5 GBs, so allow some time to download. It would be preferable to use Ethernet because it is nearly four times faster than wireless.
OS X Mavericks- System Requirements
Macs that can be upgraded to OS X Mavericks
1. iMac (Mid 2007 or newer) - Model Identifier 7,1 or later
2. MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer) - Model Identifier 5,1 or later
3. MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later
4. MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer) - Model Identifier 2,1 or later
5. Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later
6. Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later
7. Xserve (Early 2009) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later
To find the model identifier open System Profiler in the Utilities folder. It's displayed in the panel on the right.
Are my applications compatible?
See App Compatibility Table - RoaringApps. -
Time Capsule and AirPort Utility Version 5.3
I just got my time capsule and it says to use Airport Utility Version 5.3. I installed the time capsule using the enclosed CD and also did a software update. but I am still at 5.2.2. How do I get version 5.3? Why was it not included with the Time Capsule?
Yes I installed it - but it still says 5.2.2 Even though the installer talks about 5.3 and says its easy to set up, if I look at "about airport utility" after the installation it still says 5.2.2. Any idea?
Do you need to reboot? -
How do you archive a disk with AirPort Utility version 6?
Has anyone figured how to Archive Disks with AirPort utility version 6? I can see both drives but it refuses to do an Archive in version 6? (I don't even see a button to do so in the UI?)
Please download and install AirPort Utility 5.6 for Mac OS X Lion
Keep both 6.0 and 5.6 on your Mac (6.0 cannot be deleted). -
Airport Utility Version 5 For Window
Can anyone tell me where I can get/download the airport utility for Windows XP software, as I was not given the Windows version of the software, when I bought the 802.11n airport base station.
HongKee,
Welcome to the discussion forum.
Go to the following link and I think you can search for what you want.
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/ -
I have difficulty in setting up the newest Airport Extreme with Time Capsule. How to wire Time Capsule over ethernet is so confusing and the documentation I found is outdated.
OK, thanks for the clarification.
Disconnect the Ethernet cable if it is plugged into the Time Capsule at this time.
With the Time Capsule powered on, hold in the reset button on the back of the device for 9-10 seconds and then release. Allow a full minute for the Time Capsule to restart to a slow, blinking amber light.
This will not affect any backups that you might have already stored on the Time Capsule.
Connect the Ethernet cable to the WAN "O" port on the Time Capsule. I assume that you have tested the Ethernet cable independently to make sure that it is working correctly.
Click the AirPort icon at the top of the Mac's screen and wait a few seconds for a listing of New AirPort Base Station to appear. Just below that, click directly on Time Capsule. The screenshot below shows an AirPort Express.....you will see Time Capsule on your screen.
AirPort Setup will open up automatically and take a minute to analyze the network, then announce that the Time Capsule will be configured to extend the AirPort Extreme network.
Enter a device name that you want to use for the Time Capsule. You can use the same name that you used before, then click Next.
Now AirPort Setup will indicate that the Time Capsule is being configured to extend using Ethernet. When you see the message of Setup Complete, click Done. That's it. -
On a regular basis connection is lost by al of the apple products connected to it even though signal strength is still showing to be good and its green light is still on. The only way to resolve seems to disconnect it from the power and then reconnect. All the apple products connected to it are more up to date than the bsae stationis this the problem?
All the apple products connected to it are more up to date than the bsae stationis this the problem?
I think it may have more to do with the older AirPort Base Station failing than it has to do with the fact that you have newer Apple products.
One option is to perform a "factory default" reset on the Extreme, and then, reconfigure as required for your networking needs. If after this type of reset, the Extreme still acts up as you described, it may be faulty or about to fail. -
My Airport 6.1 can't manage my base station. I need to use AirPort Utility 5.6 but i can't find the right download. I've been downloading several but it always after havingf instal the first 3 steps the same message: Airport utility....can't be installed... The version of OS X on this version
doesn't support this base station...
I need help please to find the correcte download so i can my wii-fii work as soon as possible (because my wife is making me crazy, she can't go on Facebook!!!! )
Thank's for your help,
MikeUse AirPort Utility 5.6 which contains the features you need. It is compatible with Lion as well as Mountain Lion, however, the installer app will refuse to install it on Mountain Lion.
This dilemma is easily solved though. You simply need to extract the app from the installer package using a package extractor like Pacifist.
Download Pacifist here: http://www.charlessoft.com/
Download AirPort Utility 5.6 here: http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1482
If you happen to have an archived copy of the AU 5.6 app somewhere, such as a Time Machine backup or equivalent, you can simply restore it or drag the app to your Mountain Lion system's Utilities folder. It will run without complaint. It is only the package installer that is the problem.
Mountain Lion will not allow you to delete its existing version of AirPort Utility. Just ignore it. It and the older version (which will bear the unique name "AirPort Utility 5.6") can peacefully coexist.
Note: For those with Leopard or Snow Leopard systems you need AirPort Utility 5.6.1 (this is confusing - a later AirPort Utility version for an earlier OS X version - but it is correct).
Download AirPort Utility 5.6.1 here: http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1536 -
Which version of Airport Utility do I need?
I am trying to manage and configure my old Airport Extreme Base Station..cone shaped, white, 2003.....
Airport Utily version 5.6.1 doesn't recognize it....how far back version wise do I need to go so I can download the right version?
Thanks!Using Snow Leopard you should definitely use AU 5.5.3. Later versions won't work.
If it is not being recognized, yes it's another problem. Perform a "hard reset" and attempt to establish contact with it again:
Resetting an AirPort Base Station or Time Capsule FAQ
Press and hold the reset button with a pen or pencil until you see the status light (LED) start to flash amber rapidly, which should occur after about five seconds.
Release the button, and the AirPort Base Station or Time Capsule will hard reset.
Edit: Bob Timmons may be right. I no longer have an original AEBS to test. The AirPort Utility version is correct but if it can't find the Extreme it might require a Mac running Tiger. If you can locate one of those, I am certain that will work. Another alternative is to use a PC with a version of AU for Windows. -
10.8.4 is throwing an error with this software: "Airport Utility cannot be installed on this disk. The version of Mac OS X on this volume is not supported"
You are trying to install a version of Airport Utility earlier than 6.0, correct? If so see the following: Installing the Old AirPort Utility (Version 5.6) on Mountain Lion | frank.is.
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Previous versions of airport utility
I need a earlier version of airport utility to manage my AirPort Extreme
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities
Are you using Windows or OS X? If you are using Windows, first uninstall AirPort Utility from Control Panel, and then, download AirPort Utility 5.6.1 > http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1547
If you are using OS X, note that it's not possible to uninstall AirPort Utility. Some old AirPort stations and Time Capsules aren't compatible with the most recent AirPort Utility version, so you have to install AirPort Utiliy 5.6. To do that, follow these steps > http://www.macg.co/news/voir/258615/installer-utilitaire-airport-5.1-sous-mounta in-lion -
is there a capability to save/export the new airport 2TB time capsule settings file when using the iphone/ipad airport utility. set-up wasn't a problem but the "file" button does not exist on the latest airport utility app v6.3 to save the configuration file.
the "file" button does not exist on the latest airport utility app v6.3 to save the configuration file.
Sounds like you are a bit confused with version numbers.
Latest AirPort Utility version for the iPhone / iPad is 1.3.3. There is no option or capability to export/import settings on the iOS version(s) of AirPort Utility.....although you could take a series of screen shots and save them for future reference.
AirPort Utility 6.3.x is found on a Mac.....not on iPhone / iPad. Export and Import options are found under the File menu in 6.3.x. -
I am currently running a PowerPC G5 imac and have a wired broadband modem via ethernet with airport wireless network turned on, on the G5. I have the computer in the bedroom and have an airport express wired into a mixer that connects to my stereo. I have recently bought another airport express base station to connect to a pair of active monitors in the kitchen. When I try to scan these on Airport Utility version 5.42 I am only managing to scan one base unit at a time. I have plugged them in separately and reset them, they both have firmware updates, however the utility will only read one at once. I have read that you can link base stations to the same WDS. I would like to know how to go about doing this if it will only scan one airport express at a time. I have looked it up on the net and not found anything that is a simple fix. Can anyone help? In Apple Support it says that multiple Base Stations can be used. I would like to get both Apple Airport Express units to be able play airtunes separately or at the same time depending where I am in my flat. I do not need different music in each room. I would like to stream music from the computer to multiple rooms in the flat without having to continually unplug and configure the Base Stations. Has anyone come across such a challenge? Any help would be welcome.
How do I configure the AX to connect to the hub's wireless network? It will only scan one base station Airport Express at a time in the Airport Utility. I think what I am trying to do is use the hub as a router to the two AX's. Is there a specific way to set this up?
To set up the AX to join a wireless network as a "Wireless Client," using the AirPort Utility, either connect to the AX's wireless network or temporarily connect your computer directly (using an Ethernet cable) to the Ethernet port of the AX, and then, try these settings:
Launch the AirPort Utility.
Select the AX.
If not already connected to the AX's wireless network, go ahead and switch to it when prompted.
AirPort Utility > Select the AX > Manual Setup > AirPort > Wireless
Wireless Mode: Join a wireless network
Network Name: <type in the network name/SSID of the wireless network that you want to join or select it from the pop-up menu>
Wireless Security: None OR, if you are using security on your wireless network:
Wireless Security: <Select the appropriate level of security for the existing wireless network: WPA/WPA2 Personal | WPA2 Personal>
Password: <enter your wireless network security password>
Verify Password: <re-enter the same security password>
Click Update to write the new settings to the AX. -
Airport utility 6.1 no longer detects time capsule
After updating to the latest airport utility version 6.1, by time capsule (2nd gen) and my airport express (1st gen) are no longer found in the interface. The following message is displayed in the utility bottom section "No configured Airport base stations have been found. Airport Utility will continue searching." I have Lion 10.7.4 installed and both devices have 7.6.1 firmware. Any idea/help?
I corrected the problem by simple turning off the wiress off/on of the laptop the airport utility I was having the issue. I am not quite sure why the signal got "corrupted", but that did the trick.
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