Apple has released Airport Extreme Update 2008-004 which is recommended for all Intel-based Macintosh computers running Mac OS 10.5.5 and resolves some issues with AirPort connections when roaming in large Wi-Fi networks.
Airport Extreme Update 2008-004 (2.2MB) is available via Software Update.
No standalone installer is currently available.
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I hate AirPort updates, you never know when one will break your trusted setup.
Let’s hope for the best!
@CandTsmac;
Backups!
Backups!
Even if your only option is a drive tethered to an unbearably slow USB2.0 box, it’s worth wasting half your day to back up your data.
(backups, for me at least, are a relatively quick and painless affair, as they run near seamlessly in the background, my data being sent to an amazingly fast FireWire drive).
One thing I have noticed after update is that WiFi Signal indicator incorrectly shows the status, it usually shows no signal even though I am connected and can browse.
Several posters have commented at the macupdate site that Apple had to remove the download shortly after offering it initially – due to a severe bug. Some have experienced issues with the ‘n’ option in the wireless connectivity.
http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/6674/apple-airport-extreme
I’m going to wait for a few days before I update this time. I can’t afford a screw up right now.
Here’s hoping this will not fuel the usual whiners.
Hi. I do (always) back up but it is still a drag. I am actually installing a second HD in my MacBook Pro (mid 2007) by removing the SuperDrive, making it external, and installing a HD using an OptiBay. Cool Stuff.
for mobile time machine that is
@ Sixvodkas
Just why would it take half a day to do a backup if you are doing it regularly? Or don’t you have Time Machine?
@ krquet
The reference links to AirPort Extreme Update 2008-003
I have updated to AirPort Extreme Update 2008-004 and works perfectly
@DanielM
“@ Sixvodkas
Just why would it take half a day to do a backup if you are doing it regularly? Or don’t you have Time Machine?”
I think he is being sarcastic, referring once again to Firewire biting the bullet on the new laptops.
I kinda wish they’d expedite the stand alone installer. 2008-003 borked my network connection so obviously I can’t access Software Update.
Just applied the 2008-004 update and worked slicker ‘n’ snot.
You people ever here of cloning your system before u run a update???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
External drives are cheap to own…….
Carbon Copy Cloner http://www.bombich.com/software/ccc.html
You are welcome…………
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@DanielM
Not only is USB2.0 only 1/3 the speed of FireWire (unless Apple makes it faster like on PCs to make it 2/3 as fast),
but at this point many users of Time Capsule haven’t been able to make their first (ETHERNET) backup since they bought their TC several months ago.
Just hoping this update will quietly fix the latter (or both) problem(s).
I wonder what happened to the systems of the people who downloaded the 003 version that was yanked.
Well, I guess they can’t get online to tell us.
If using Time Capsule, is it also recommended to install the update, or is it designed for standalone Airport Extreme only. Thanks in advance for the clarification.
My AirPort is now extremely snappy!
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