Q: 7.6.1 Airport Extreme Update problem

I have the same problem. Actually, I have a Time Capsule and an Extreme. The Time Capsule is working fine after the upgrade. However, turning the Extreme on at the same time just plays havoc with my WiFi. Turning off the Extreme makes everything ok.

So how do I go revert my extreme back to 7.6?

Have you guys tried switching channels after you upgraded to make sure it's not a bad channel/interference issue ?

As for downgrading, if you launch AU and click on the AP, you will see the pop up which gives you AP details. You will see version info. on that popup. Now hold down the option key and click on Version and it will give you a drop down menu and you can downgrade to the older sw. if needed.

I recommend playing around with channels first to eliminate other environment related issues before you do this.

I'm trying to download the 7.6.1 update for my Express and it fails everytime. Perhaps Apple is tweaking again for another update?

Using Airport Utility 6.0 simply reset your router to default settings, then start over. I am sure it is that simple.

It sounds like reverting to 7.6 helped you. Unfortunately, I am having continued strangeness even after moving back to 7.6. Basically, I can't seem to get the Extreme to extend my existing network created by my Time capsule (still running 7.6.1) .

I tried changing channels to ensure that both were not on the same channels. No luck. The moment my Extreme comes on, my WiFi goes haywire. I wonder if I should revert the firmware on my Time Capsule as well.

Appreciate any other thoughts.

That is ridiculicus... make sure you have 7.6.1 firmware and Airport utility 6.0. If you have to, use Airport Utility to reset your routers. I was skeptical at first, but Airport Utility (version 6.0) makes is so much simpler. I am very impressed. Give it a try!

I had a perfectly working system that is in disarray with the update. This update has been quite frustrating.

Trust me I have spent a few hours now trying to get things to work with 7.6.1 on both the time capsule and Extreme. I used Airport Utility 6.0. Like I said the TIme Capsule seems to work fine. I reset the Extreme many many times. I am going to give it all another shot tonight and be a bit more scientific about all the things I do. We'll see what I find.

Also updated AU. Now my internet connection drops constantly. I have an ethernet connection to my airport extreme. Should I downgrade?

me 2 - Airport Extreme - dropouts, slow as crap  - definitely reverting back

dont forget it takes time for the information to write to the router. do you want me to set it up for you?  ( i dont need to do that). but seriously, how did you reset it, a hard or soft reset? No you should not down grade.

Is cutting the power for 10 sec enough?

i will be back in 90 min. DHRTV... icould help you later or very seldom for the next 90 min,.