I was looking into purchasing an AE, but now with the new models, it says I can't administer it from Windows 7. With our current setup we have 2 iPhones, an iPad, a MacBook (10.6), a couple streaming devices, a Win7 laptop, and Win7 Desktop (which is my primary machine). I realize I can administer from the iOS devices, but would really like to see a Windows compatible Airport Utility 6.3.
Are the chances silm for that ever happening?
Windows 7
I think it will require to be configured either on iOS or from Airport Utility on OS X.
Check out the linked page and notice there is no reference for Windows configuration.
http://www.apple.com/airport-extreme/#setup
So it looks as if it will be staying that way for the mean time at least
This is garbage....I mean I have an iPad and iPhone, but windows desktops and laptops. So what this appears is that I can't fully manage my new AE? The apps suck and are limited. Using the current version 5.6.3 I think I cannot see any 802.11ac options or even select it. Previously I could lock it down to only 2.4 and 5 gHZ 802.11n signals...now...cant. If this is how Apple wants to play...I'm taking this POS back and getting something else.
I agree (that this is garbage). The main issue I have with this is that you can't upgrade using iOS/apps from an older unit like you can using the Windows Airpot Utility. It does not offer a way to save the config (or upgrade X unit) that I am aware of so you have to set it up from scratch. I have lots of NAT rules and static DHCP configs that would be a PITA to input all back in. Apple, please make an updated version for Windows that supports the new AC devices.
Airport Utility 6.3 for Windows
