I have brought another extreme for my home network, Tring to connect it but it will not let me because it is saying
"This version of Airport Utility requires this airport extreme use firmware version 7.3.1 or later. Go to airport service and support for more info"
MacBook Pro, OS X Mavericks (10.9.5)
An AirPort Extreme that requires firmware version 7.3.1 is an AirPort Extreme that is at least 7 years old. It will need to be setup by a Mac running an older version of the operating system.....either Leopard (10.5.x) or Snow Leopard (10.6.x).
You might want to return the product and request a newer version.....something running at least firmware 7.6.1 or higher.
An AirPort Extreme that requires firmware version 7.3.1 is an AirPort Extreme that is at least 7 years old. It will need to be setup by a Mac running an older version of the operating system.....either Leopard (10.5.x) or Snow Leopard (10.6.x).
You might want to return the product and request a newer version.....something running at least firmware 7.6.1 or higher.
Apple doing their Useral thing then by wrighting off older kit with newer software.
Thanks for for the info.
Borrow a Mac or PC for 10 minutes that has AirPort Utility 5.x installed on the device so you can update the ancient AirPort Extreme.
Or, take the ancient AirPort Extreme to an Apple store and ask them to update it for you.
Then, you can use the new operating system that you have now to administer the ancient AirPort as long as it lasts. Since it was designed to only work for about 5 years, that may not be long, but good luck.
Airport extreme won't connect because firmware V7.3.1 or later rqd?
