Q: iMac Wi-Fi update v1.0  : is it working for you?

Thank you for catching this:  she has a 27 in 2010 iMac.  My apologies.

My apologies.  As Joseph Kris pointed out, the update is for 2009 and up.  My friend has the 27 in 2010 iMac....sorry for the confusion.

Airport Express Model Number A1084, (802.11b/g compatible

Airport Utility 5.6

I am not seeing anything stating which firmware I have when I open Airport Utility. Only the information posted above.

(It is an old router to be sure. I'm sure it's probably time to replace it). Do you think that would help the issue that I am having? It isn't as bad with the v1.0 but I'd like to avoid having the issue. Thanks, Joseph Kriz.

You are correct. It says 6.3 for the version.

Upgrading the router to a newer Airport Express wouldn't help? Could you shed some light on why? I'm asking because you obviously know your stuff, and when I was on the phone with Applecare a week ago, they seemed to think that I needed to update my router, but it left me with a big question mark. They said that people generally buy new routers every 2 years!  I didn't think it was necessary but was beginning to think, after this update, that maybe it was my router. Thanks for your time. I appreciate it.

When you wrote:

"Some of you may be using an old router that the cat dragged in from the back yard."

I was certain you were going to say that my router was old. I got it in '06 I believe .

I considered that when Applecare Tech suggested buying a new router..it was like trying to sell me a new car.

Sounds like you have a nice set up!  Can I ask, what is the difference with the "n" version?

For now, I really don't want to spend the money if I don't have to. I just want this issue to be resolved. I would have posted sooner but...I lost my connection again   This time it took a bit longer to get "connected".

I keep hearing that the newer routers are faster. I will say that before this v1.0 update, my iMac has gotten considerably slower, but with the update, it has gotten faster again. Still having the drop wifi drop outs, but like I said, they are easier to "reconnect" now.

P.S. Cool photo on your profile. Thanks for all your input. Appreciate it.

Joseph Kriz posted:

"It might be a good idea for everyone to post which wireless router they are using....

I have an Airport Extreme 4th generation and am not having any problems...

Airport Extreme = 4th generation

Airport Utility = 5.6 (and 6.0)

Airport Firmware = 7.6.1

Some of you may be using an old router that the cat dragged in from the back yard.

Unless you tell us, we have no way of knowing what you have....."

Post your info and maybe someone can help you. I'm not getting the exclamation point anymore, and drop outs are less now and easier to reconnect. But be sure to post the above mentioned information so someone can help you. NOOO....don't put it on eBAY!!!

Yes, your other devices work fine because they aren't running Lion. Same thing here, all my devices work fine, althought I did run into one day when none of them worked at all. None of them. Is your router firmware up to date? 

Thanks for the link. Very informative. And thanks for your explantion.

Let me ask a simple question: when you say it can extend the wireless network throughout greater distances in the house....is there a possibility that it would also extend somewhat into my backyard? Currently, I can only get

internet on my deck. (My backyard is 200 feet deep). Is there a possiblity that I would be able to get alittle further out then being confined to my deck? Lame question, I know. But I figure if I can get to the deck now, then the walls are not interfering. I'm just curious because it would be nice in the summer to be able to bring the iPad outside and not be confined to the deck!