Q: Can't install Airport Utility 5.6
I can't install Airport Utility 5.6. which I need in order to set up my Airport Express, 2 Gen
My operating system is OS X 10.8.
ANy ideas?
thanks
iMac, OS X Mountain Lion
Posted on Aug 17, 2012 9:12 AM
The 2nd Generation Express was introduced mid-June this year, so if you purchased your Express before that time, you either have a 1st Generation Express, or an even older model that did not use the "Generation" nomenclature.
Please check the label on the side of the Express and look for the Model No.
If you have the "old" version, you will see Model No A1084 or A1088.
If you have the 1st Generation Express, the Model No will be A1264.
If you do have the older version of the Express, unfortunately Apple will not allow you to install AirPort Utility 5.6 on your Mountain Lion machine. In other words, the "older" versions of the Express are no longer supported in Mountain Lion.
There are some "unofficial" or "unsupported" ways to do this....with no guarantees....so I am not sure whether you want to contact Apple Support or an Apple Store to see if Apple plans to introduce AirPort Utility 5.6 for Mountain Lion, or whether you want to try an unsupported procedure to see if it might work.
Posted on Aug 17, 2012 10:24 AM