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Apple pulls Software Update for AirPort Extreme
Apple released AirPort Extreme Update 2008-003, but then pulled it several minutes later. The update now no longer shows up in Software Update, and the page it was on is missing from Apple's site.
The update was originally recommended for all Intel-based Macs with Mac OS X 10.5.5. The update said it resolved "some issues with AirPort connections when roaming in large Wi-Fi networks."
The file was available from this page on Apple's website, and via Software Update. It's unclear why the update was pulled, or if there are any consequences for those who have installed it already.
If you installed the update, do you notice anything amiss? Let us know by leaving a comment.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 4)
Rudi said 9:56PM on 10-21-2008
I installed it when it came up in Software Update. Since the update, the signal strength on my Intel Mini has improved quite a bit: four bars almost all the time, rather than the typical three or two. I don't have any idea why Apple pulled it.
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AZ said 12:16AM on 10-22-2008
After the update, using the iTunes Remote on my iPhone to control music being played via AirTunes feature now drops signal (interrupts music after several seconds of play time, then plays again only to be repeated).
My setup worked fine before the update and this was the only change.
Andre said 9:56PM on 10-21-2008
Uhoh.... I installed it as soon as I saw it, but I haven't rebooted yet. I wonder what I'm in for....
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G Patrick Polli said 9:56PM on 10-21-2008
ha ha ha! it totally killed my airport extreme. i knew it right away. made an appointment at apple store next morning. took it in. they said it was 'dead'. it was out of warrantee so i had to buy a new one. they asked me if i had it hooked up to a surge protector! we set up the new one and for the heck of it plugged the old one in and ot worked. hen it did not. somethign wrong. I kept the receipt. thanks for the heads up. gonna get a refund and replacement now!
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Pete said 10:37PM on 10-21-2008
This update just came out today so there hasn't been a "next morning" yet. I think you may have your updates mixed up.
Kevin said 9:58PM on 10-21-2008
Well, I downloaded it and I don't notice any difference at all.
oh, wait. I'm on a cat5 connection to my router. whoops!
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al said 10:08PM on 10-21-2008
Can you explain why you posted your comment?
Kevin said 10:16PM on 10-21-2008
Hmmm, well seeing as every other comments to posts on the site are humorous I thought i'd give it a shot.
Oh, and i forgot the polls get to be funny too.
me said 10:25PM on 10-21-2008
heheheh.... geek humor
Lhasapso said 9:59PM on 10-21-2008
Update installed, nothing seems different. Same signal strength and no instability. I wouldn't worry too much if you have it installed, but we'll see why Apple pulled it.
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Mike B. said 10:09PM on 10-21-2008
I installed it already. The connection for me seems a little bit jumpier, but besides that, I haven't noticed any flaws. I hope this didn't do any damage to my brand new MacBook Pro. =(
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Tim Brazer said 10:10PM on 10-21-2008
I installed it. I have had no problems so far. Weird. 8^)
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FoO said 10:12PM on 10-21-2008
Installed it, no issue. RSSI is identical to before. Not seeing any better or worse. Yet. /me knocks on wood.
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Tassia said 10:13PM on 10-21-2008
It installed itself in the background and then just asked for a password and restart. No problems so far. Wifi came back pretty quickly after restart and seems to be working fine for the last several hours. This is on an Intel Mini.
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Jackson Myers said 10:16PM on 10-21-2008
I installed it, no problems or differences here.
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yakimushi said 10:16PM on 10-21-2008
Installed it, no problems so far with wireless connectivity but I don't have any disks or printers attached so can't comment on that.
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steve said 10:17PM on 10-21-2008
To me, it sounds like some intern at Apple accidentally pressed the "button" so to speak which in turn released the software update inadvertently. Again, just speculation.
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Jane Quigley said 10:17PM on 10-21-2008
Installed on my MBP without any problem so far. The signal seems stronger.
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st3phen said 10:23PM on 10-21-2008
The link for this update from its VersionTracker listing is still active.
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/31754
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grull27 said 10:24PM on 10-21-2008
I didn't install it but either way I always have my iMac connected through Wifi and through the Ethernet port just in case one goes wrong.
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