Airport Admin Utility - error- you don't have the latest version

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Airport Admin Utility - error- you don't have the latest version

Hi,trying to dig deeper into my new, 2 days old, Apple Airport Extreme Base Station. When I try to open Airport Admin Utility in Utilities I get this error:

"This version of Airport Admin Utility does not support this base station. You can't update the software for this base station, but you may be able to make configuration changes to it. Please go to www.apple.com/support to locate a newer version of the Airport Admin Utility."

This does not work. No link on the Apple site for an update? Unless, you know better. Without this, I can not access the page to configure my new Airport Extreme gigabit Base Station. Where is this update? Link? Apple mac 24". Thanks, stranded here...

M

iMac intel 24", Mac OS X (10.4.11), Intel Core 2 duo, 2.16 2GB memory

Posted on Dec 3, 2007 1:36 PM

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BDAqua

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Dec 3, 2007 2:17 PM in response to Matthew Jackson

Don't they come with Intall CDs anymore?

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Answer 2

Dec 3, 2007 10:34 PM in response to BDAqua

Hi, yes it does. I installed it so it does not have this update. Weird. Can't find it on apple's site either.

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BDAqua

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Dec 3, 2007 10:56 PM in response to Matthew Jackson

Dunno...

http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/airportextremeupdate2007002.html

Crazy deal Apple Downloads can;t find the 5.0.2 Airport update I found just the other day... even made me Sign in again after 4 aborted attempts at a search! 😟

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Answer 4

Dec 4, 2007 12:02 PM in response to BDAqua

Yeah, I can't find a link for this infamous Airport Admin Utility anywhere. Yet, my machine tells me I need it or I can't open the utility. Do you have an airport extreme on an intel ? Have you tried to open this app?

M

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BDAqua

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Dec 4, 2007 12:41 PM in response to Matthew Jackson

Sorry, no Intel or Extreme here.

I wonder if we're even dealing with the right APP!?

"AirPort Utility replaces both AirPort Admin Utility and AirPort Setup Assistant."

http://www.versiontracker.com/php/feedback/article.php?story=20070329180751524

Perhaps you have all 3 on your Computer already?

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Dec 4, 2007 1:51 PM in response to BDAqua

Hmmm. Good question. In utilities, I have Airport Admin Utility, Airport Disk Utility, and Airport Utility. Are you saying I don't need one of these or they are obsolete? Which do I need, not need, etc? Not sure I understand. Thanks,

M

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BDAqua

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Dec 4, 2007 2:10 PM in response to Matthew Jackson

As I understand it "Airport Utility" is the one to use now, "Airport Admin Utility" won't work on the new base stations, but may or may not be needed for older base stations. "Airport Disk Utility" must be what's needed if you hook a USB HD to the new base station would be my guess.

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Answer 8

Dec 4, 2007 2:13 PM in response to BDAqua

Ok, should I delete the Airport Admin Utility app? True, it shows the old "Flying Saucer Type" logo with it. Not what I have... Weird, eh?

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BDAqua

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Dec 4, 2007 5:21 PM in response to Matthew Jackson

It looks like you can delete it... but I'd just move it for safe keeping myself.

Does the other Utility work?

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