

(Easy shortcut: click somewhere on the Desktop, which takes you to the Finder, then Command-Shift-U for Utilities. You can search for it (Spotlight menu), or find it in the Utilities folder (inside the Applications folder). This is Apple software, installed at the factory, so it ought to be on your Mac.
APPLE AIRPORT UTILITY FOR MAC HOW TO
How to use the Airport Utility on a Mac to update Airport firmware But, since Airport updates almost always provide enhanced security or performance or both, if an update is available, it’s a good idea to apply it.

Remember, previous to the update being provided, your Airport was working fine. Just because Apple has a firmware update for the Airport doesn’t mean there’s something wrong or that your internet service is going to stop working if you don’t apply it right away. Here’s how you check, and here’s what you do about it.Īn Airport with a blinking yellow light may be working absolutely perfectly. The previous AX didn't seem to come with the Utility. Airport Setup Assistant can do basic initial setup but Airport Utility can edit an existing setup, backup a configuration and enable more sophisticated options. Most of the time, it means there’s a firmware update for the Airport. It lets you configure devices such as Airport Base Stations and Expresses. It does not necessarily mean the Airport has a problem. A blinking yellow (Apple calls it “amber”) light is the Apple Airport’s way of getting your attention. Apple Part number: MB053LL/A Product Description Easy as a Mac: Setting up a network should be as easy as setting up a Mac.
