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About Time Capsule and AirPort Base Station Firmware Update 7.4.2

The Time Capsule, AirPort Extreme, and AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n* Firmware 7.4.2 update provides several fixes, including:

  • Fixes some problems with extending and maintaining connectivity with extended networks
  • Fixes an issue with clients that enable 802.11 "Power Save"
  • Fixes connectivity issues with some third-party devices
  • Fixes an issue when the base station is configured for PPPoE
  • Fixes some Back To My Mac issues with connectivity and support for third-party routers

 

It is recommended that AirPort Utility 5.4.2 or later be installed before upgrading to Firmware version 7.4.2.

 AirPort Utility Update 5.4.2

AirPort Utility 5.4.2 (Windows) can be obtained via an automatic software update or as a manual download from

AirPort Utility Update 5.4.2 (Windows)

 

For information on the security content of this update, please visit this website: Apple Security Updates

Based on a draft of the IEEE 802.11n specification.

REQUIREMENTS
Mac OS X 10.4 or later, AirPort Admin.


Developer:Apple
Downloads:14,764
  - Version d/l:1,430
Utilities:Network
License:Updater
Date:23 Jun 2009
Platform:PPC/Intel
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    Jun 25 2009

    D9  Is everybody seeing this update? I've got both an Airport Exteme 802.11n and an Airpot Express that both state that 7.4.1 is the latest update and that no 7.4.2 is available to download.

    What's up with this?

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    (Version 7.4.2)

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    Jun 26 2009

    D9  Well, I finally got it to show up for my Express and then later for my Base Extreme. That said, it did absolutely nothing to improve my reception on either device, much less helping to extend it. I still have lousy reception and I'm only 8 ft. away from the the Express and 25 ft away from the Extreme.

    A month ago this was a non-issue...thanks, Apple!  
    (Version 7.4.2)

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    Jun 23 2009

    FELIX01  Version 7.4.2 is available.

    About Time Capsule and AirPort Base Station Firmware Update 7.4.2

    The Time Capsule, AirPort Extreme, and AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n* Firmware 7.4.2 update provides several fixes, including:

    Fixes some problems with extending and maintaining connectivity with extended networks

    Fixes an issue with clients that enable 802.11 "Power Save"

    Fixes connectivity issues with some third-party devices

    Fixes an issue when the base station is configured for PPPoE

    Fixes some Back To My Mac issues with connectivity and support for third-party routers  
    (Version 7.4.1)

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    Mar 12 2009

    BIGBOON  EUREKA!!!! To see how to downgrade away from this d@mned 7.4.1, go to this link for an instructional video. Should fix immediately.

    http://mefeedia.com/entry/airport-extreme-and-time-capsule-firmware-downgrading/11537477  
    (Version 7.4.1)

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    Mar 11 2009

    SLYDOGOZ  I recently updated the firmware in my time machine (to 7.4.1 I think), and now I can't connect. The airport on my MacBook spends all its time scanning but doesn't find my network; I can't even connect to the time machine by ethernet (I simply can't find a disk!) And now, I can't reset to factory (every time I start, the time machine tells me that there is a problem with the ethernet), and the ethernet link to the modem is now not operating.

    Usually I am the biggest Mac fan, but this incident has really annoyed me. I may have to go out tomorrow, and get a basic airport express to act as a proxy until i can get the time machine issue addressed.

    Has anyone else encountered anything like this?   
    (Version 7.4.1)

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    Mar 12 2009

    BIGBOON  EUREKA!!!! To downgrade away from the cursed 7.4.1 firmware, go to this link for instruction video.

    http://mefeedia.com/entry/airport-extreme-and-time-capsule-firmware-downgrading/11537477  
    (Version 7.4.1)

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    Mar 6 2009

    WILE E.  I just allowed Airport Utility to check for, download, and then install the Firmware Update.

    No problems here. Went without a hitch.

    Total time took less than five minutes to check for the update, download it and restart the Airport Extreme.  
    (Version 7.4.1)

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    Mar 6 2009

    BILLY THE BIKER  not needed?

    I have a Time Capsule (7.3.2) and an Airport Express (6.3). In Preferences I have all the boxes checked for updating. If the amber light doesn't come on, does that mean I don't need the firmware update?  
    (Version 7.4.1)

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    Mar 6 2009

    WILE E.  Did you open Airport Utility and check for the update under the Airport Utility Menu? That is where you learn if it is available to your setup.  
    (Version 7.4.1)

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    Mar 6 2009

    BILLY THE BIKER  It worked this afternoon. I got a completely different response from this morning, when it appeared that I didn't need the update.  
    (Version 7.4.1)

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    Mar 6 2009

    BILLY THE BIKER  The AE is still version 6.3 and doesn't ask for an update.  
    (Version 7.4.1)

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    Mar 6 2009

    FRANKO  Updated both a first generation Airport Extreme (flat model previous to the Fast Gigabit) and the latest Airport Express without problems.

    Restarting took a little longer so don't go pushing reset buttons or yanking the power plug. Let it be and it will flash green eventually.

    Glad to see this update brings MobileMe Airdisk access (located as a tab under Advanced)  
    (Version 7.4.1)

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    Mar 6 2009

    JMINNIHAN  Update nowhere to be found. Was it yanked for issues?  
    (Version 7.4.1)

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    Mar 6 2009

    MACUPDATE ADMIN  Available through the recently-released AirPort Utility 5.4.1.  
    (Version 7.4.1)

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    Mar 6 2009

    JMINNIHAN  Yup, it finally appeared thru AirPort Utility 5.4.1 for me. It took awhile after a few checks for it to appear.  
    (Version 7.4.1)

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    Mar 6 2009

    MACUPDATE ADMIN  Thanks for posting and for replying!  
    (Version 7.4.1)

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    Mar 6 2009

    MGLAMB  Installed last night on both my AirPort Extreme and Express, no issues so far.   
    (Version 7.4.1)

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    Jun 30 2008

    COMPLEX_PERSON  Typical apple, no fix for my airport express because its a little older with 802.11g. My iMac is maybe 5 feet away and looses its signal, I feel bad for everyone who spent $200 on apple's base station.  
    (Version 7.3.2)

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