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Apple releases AirPort Extreme Firmware Update 5.7 for Mac OS X

Apple has released AirPort Extreme Firmware Updater 5.7 for Mac OS X. This update will auto launch when downloaded, and will offer the opportunity to update a number of base stations. This new AirPort firmware update contains versions 5.7 and 6.3 for the Extreme and Express base stations, respectively. It addresses reliability and resolves issues with AirTunes, AirPort compatibility, and issues with some third party Routers.

Fixes:
-Resolves issue with Audio dropout when playing to AirPort Express with AirTunes
-Resolves issue with Wireless Disabled mode for AirPort Express
-Resolves issue with AirPort Extreme LAN Performance
-Resolves issue when enabling AOL Parental Controls
-Resolves issue with vulnerability to Denial of Service Attacks (bonk)
-Resolves issue with wireless internet access through AirPort via some PPPoA DSL Routers
-Improved reliability when printing through AirPort base stations
-Improved support for RADIUS servers
-Improved support for Network Time Servers (NTP) for AirPort when using an IP addresses

AirPort Extreme Firmware Update 5.7 for Mac OS X is available via Software Update and also as a standalone installer.

More info and download link (2.5MB) here.

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