Unable to download airport utility 5.6 on Lion

I get a failed instllation notice.

Apple will not allow you to officially install AirPort Utility 5.6 on Lion 10.7.5.
You might be able to install it using the workaround in this post:
https://discussions.apple.com/message/22940547#22940547

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  • What happened to "Allow Ethernet Clients" in Airport Utility 5.6 for Lion?

    I recently upgraded to cable internet and in reconfiguring my network I have run into a problem using my old AirPort Express (model A1084) as a wireless bridge providing an ethernet connection to my TV.  I have an AirPort Extreme base station creating the wireless network--all systems green on that. 
    When I go to the wireless configuration in manual setup to add the Express to the existing network, the "Allow Ethernet Clients" checkbox is nonexistent.
    I know the functionality exists because I had the network configured in such a way with the previous ISP with no problems.  The only difference is that now I am running Lion on my MBP, so I downloaded Airport Utility 5.6 for Lion because 6.1 was frustrating.
    Anybody else have this problem or know of a workaround? 

    Hey Bob...
    You seem to be the go to guy for "vintage" airport express base station questions.
    My issue is similar to the above. So are you saying if you have an A1084 Airport Express there is not an option for Allowing Ethernet clients? I fired up my old MacBook Pro so that I could access an older version of Airport Utilty, but when I tried the other Wireless Modes I was unable to see the "Allow Ethernet clients" check box.
    I have an original Apple TV with a bad wireless card that can no longer connect to my wireless network. Apple wanted $169 to replace. So stupid...probably costs them $2. Anyways...Apple Genius suggested connecting via ethernet to my airport express as an option to keep my old Apple TV connected. The only reason I'm not buying a new Apple TV is because I utilize the red and white audio jacks on the back for my outdoor wireless Brookstone speaker, and the new Apple TV's do not have these ports.
    On a side note, I'm a 25 year Mac user, but I'm considering the Amazon TV instead of a new Apple TV if I cannot get my older one reconnected to my network. Do you have any opinions on the subject?
    Thanks for your time...
    Chad

  • Unable to open airport utility on Windows 7

    I'm unable to open Airport Utility on my Windows 7 laptop because I keep getting an error message saying Airport Utility requires Windows 7 service pack 1 or later.  SP1 was already installed.  I tried deleting and reinstalling SP1 and Airport Utility still won't open.  Any ideas on how to fix this?

    This can happen when the Airport Utility installation download can't find an authentication file - short of doing a clean install of Windows 7, try the following:
    1. Delete any old Windows folders if Windows 7 was an upgrade
    2. Turn off anti-virus programs
    3. Turn off the Windows Firewall
    4. Delete any partial installations of the AU that may be present
    If the above does not work then try to download the previous version of the AU 5.5.3 at http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1391

  • I have a linksys WRT54G router that we use as a base. I want to use Airplay using Airport Express and hook up my stereo to it. How can i set up my Airport express without a PC/laptop? I just downloaded Airport utility on my iphone and ipad,will that work?

    I have a linksys WRT54G router that we use as a base. I want to use Airplay using Airport Express and hook up my stereo to it. How can i set up my Airport express without a PC/laptop? I just downloaded Airport utility on my iphone and ipad,will that work? And one more thing about the setup, the linksys router shich acts as a base is in a different room as the airport express which i wanted to use for airplay. So I'm hoping to hook up the Airport express via wireless signal. If i can set it up, can someone pls help me out by posting detailed instructions. Thanks so much!

    The first message that AirPort Utility will display during the auto setup will be that the Express will be confgured to "extend" the network. When AirPort Utility analyzes the network further, and sees that the Express cannot "extend" the 3rd party network, the next message will indicate that the Express is being configured to "join" the wireless network.
    Once the Express is configured, if you later go into AirPort Utility to check the settings under the Wireless tab, you will see that the Wireless Mode is indeed "Join a wireless network".

  • Trying to update airport express by downloading airport utility 5.6 on my macbook pro/lion.  getting error message "version of OS X  on this volume is not supported"  What does it mean?

    Trying to update airport express by downloading Airport Utility 5.6 (which it says I need).  When installing I get an error message, "...version of Mac OSX on this volume is not supported."  What does it mean/what do I do?

    For OS X Lion, you need to download this version directly from Apple Support Downloads.

  • Need to download airport utility 5.6 on OS X 10.7.5 to work with older base station

    need to download airport utility 5.6 on OS X 10.7.5 to work with older base station & airport extreme but install fails

    I used Pacifist to install AU 5.6 on Mountain Lion. I think it works for Lion also.

  • Where to download airport utility 5.6

    have 10.7.5 system
    need to download airport utility 5.6.  can't find on apple support

    You should find it or 5.6.1 at support.apple.com/downloads.
    Note that Apple no longer supports its use nor permits us to discuss it here. Your best bet is to search Google.

  • HT5022 I've downloaded AirPort Util 5.6, in order to manage my Gen 1 Airport Express. But when I go to mount, it says it can't be installed as version of OSX (latest Mountain Lion) is not supported. Feels like Im back using Windows...

    I've downloaded AirPort Util 5.6, in order to manage my Gen 1 Airport Express - because Airport Util 6.0 won't recognise it.
    But when I go to mount, it says Airport 5.6 it can't be installed as my version of OSX (latest Mountain Lion) is not supported/does not support on 5.6.
    Super unhelpful error messages bringing back memories of using Windows...
    Anyone sussed this, or have Apple just fazed out the original Airport Express hardware on the sly?

    Generation 1 AirPort Express is Model No A1264. Check the side of your Express to look for the model number there.  AirPort Utility in Mountain Lion will configure this model.
    More likely, you have an older "b/g" version of the Express. Apple started the "Generation" thing with "n" capable devices.  The Model number of your device is likely either A1084 or A1088. AirPort Utility in Mountain Lion no longer supports these older "b/g" devices.
    If you have a Mac there running an earlier version of the operating system, you can use that to configure the Express.
    Or, there is is workaround to install AirPort Utility 5,6 for Lion on Mountain Lion. See this article for details:
    http://www.macworld.com/article/1167965/mountain_lion_and_the_ancient_airport_ba se_station.html

  • How can I download airport utility for my windows computer?

    I have been unable to find the airport utility to download it. I can not, for some reason, get the download window to load. It just sits there with a spinning wheel in the center of the screen. Where can I find the airport utility for the new airport extreme?
    Thank you for your help.

    The most recent version of AirPort Utility is AirPort Utility 5.5.3 for Windows
    If you are having trouble downloading this, Apple has just introduced a number of new Mac updates, so it is possible that the servers may be temporarily overloaded.

  • Don't dowload airport utility 6.0 if your network is using old tethered airport expresses.   Download   Airport Utility 5.6 instead

    Watch  out for the new airport utility software update 6.0 if your   airport express has  any old hardware on it . It will no longer be supported .  Plus it requires Lion  to  work ( Lion is not expensive to buy /download from App Store.)   Good news though is that  Apple has created   5. 6   that can be downloaded  and will still allow you to tether (via  ethernet cables) old  airport express  units.

    Watch  out for the new airport utility software update 6.0 if your   airport express has  any old hardware on it . It will no longer be supported .  Plus it requires Lion  to  work ( Lion is not expensive to buy /download from App Store.)   Good news though is that  Apple has created   5. 6   that can be downloaded  and will still allow you to tether (via  ethernet cables) old  airport express  units.

  • Windows not recognizing my time capsle - I just purchased a new computer that runs windows 8 and it doesn't want to recognize the time capsule as an external hard drive (ie doesn't show up under my compter).  I've downloaded airport utility...

    I just purchased a new computer that runs windows 8 and it doesn't want to recognize the time capsule as an external hard drive (ie doesn't show up under my compter).  I've downloaded and run airport utility, but it seems to have a hard time finding the time capsule...maybe one out of 10 times it will find it.
    What's more, when I look under network infrastructure under the control panel, it shows my Broadcom ADSL centurylink Router...so I'm wondering if my modem/router combo is overriding the router function on my timecapsule and the time capsule is not being used as a router...
    Any help much appreciated!

    In this case the TC should be in bridge mode.
    Win8 is still problematic. Try using ethernet instead of wireless. I think the drivers are poor still and it is well worth having a try via ethernet if you haven't already.
    Otherwise you will need to wait for apple to release bonjour for windows 8 and airport utility.. which is not out yet.
    Also make sure the windows is set to home, not work or public.. even turn off the firewall.
    Open windows explorer and type the TC ip address into the address bar.. (none of which is perhaps the same.. I gave away windows at vista.. shudder)
    \\TCIPadderss.

  • How do I download AirPort Utility 1.3.3

    I have and iPad running iOS 6.1.3 and I just bought an AirPort Express.
    I went to the support page and it has a link to the 1.3.3 version, but clicking
    on the link takes me to the ITunes store which has 1.3.4.  How do I get
    1.3.3?

    It won't run because I have iOS 6.1.3 on my iPad.
    I have iOS 6.1.3 on my iPad because Apple stopped supporting
    sync and backup with my computer with iOS 7 so upgrading
    to iOS 7 is a non-starter.
    AirPort 1.3.3 is the version supported on iOS 6.
    Apple's support page has a link to AirPort 1.3.3 at
    AirPort Utility software and firmware downloads - Apple Support
    but it doesn't do what it says, it only points to 1.3.4.
    So once again the subject question....

  • Where to download Airport Utility 5.x

    Hi,
    I'm trying to get my airport system up to date but when I try to install an update it says I need Airport Utility 5.0. I just surf apple support for an Hour at the least and can't find the **** program. If it's there it's certainly well hidden!
    My Airport is an AIrport express and I can't figure out which firware version it is...
    If anyone can provide me with the proper link it would be very nice.
    Thanks
    Message was edited by: Vania

    I'm assuming what started the search was "AirPort Base Station Update 2007-002," which Software Update downloaded for me. At least, that's what started my hour-long search to nowhere.
    So, none of the "general fixes, compatibility updates, and security improvements" have any implications for the older Airports? We can't install the patch without Airport Utility 5.0 or later, so I certainly hope so!

  • Unable to install Airport utility 5.6.1 to a Win 8.1 64 bit PC.

    Error message: "A DLL required for this install to complete could not be run. Contact your support personnel or package vendor." Is there a workaround? When will an updated ver be released? Thanks.

    Boot windows into safe mode and try installing there.
    I would download the utility again to make sure it is not corrupted.
    Apple do not inform the community of when they will release software.. just after they release it.
    It is now a couple of years since Apple updated the utility for windows and it is completely out of date for the new AC version routers so Apple appears to be in no rush to help windows users.
    The iOS version airport utility I guess allows most windows users to setup their AE sufficiently that they cannot now be bothered with a port to windows.

  • Download Airport Utility 5.6 Instatllation failure

    I have to use Airport utility 5.6 to configure my base station,when I download 5.6 and try to install it I get:Installation failed The Installer encountered and error that caused the installation to fail Contact software manufacturer for assistance. I am using Lion 10.7.5 with airport utility 6 .3.1 already installed Any ideas have tried several time to re download with no success

    There are plenty of methods of installing 5.6 utility but you must manually do it... here is my method.
    How to load 5.6 into later Lion & ML
    1. Download 5.6 for Lion.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1482
    Click to open the dmg but do not attempt to install the pkg.. it won't work anyway.
    Leave the package open on the desktop so you can see the file. AirportUtility56.pkg
    2. Download and install unpkg.
    http://www.timdoug.com/unpkg/
    Run unpkg on the desktop.. If your Mac refuses to run the software, because it wasn’t downloaded from the Apple store, go to security in preferences and allow other software to work.. this is limitation of trade methinks. You can set back later if you like.
    Now drag the AirPortUtility56.pkg file over to unpkg.. and it will create a new directory of the same name on the desktop.. in finder, open the new directory, drill down.. applications, utilities .. there lo and behold is Airport utility 5.6 .. drag it to your main utilities directory or just run it from current location.
    You cannot uninstall version 6 (now 6.3 if you updated) so don't try.. and you cannot or should not run them both at the same time.. although I have had no problems when doing so.

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