AirPort Utility 6.0 for OS X Lion retools interface to match iOS counterpart

After downloading and launching the AirPort Utility update, the normally green LED graphic next to the picture of the AirPort Extreme was red. (I'm talking about the illustrations in the AirPort Utility 6.0 on-screen window, not the actual Light Emitting Diode on the AirPort Extreme hardware.) I clicked EDIT and an alert appeared stating that the AirPort Extreme firmware also needed to be updated. I clicked OK and the firmware update was made. The LED was still red, so I clicked EDIT again. This time an alert appeared that pointed out the AirPort Extreme's password had reverted to its default setting, and that I might want to create a new password, which I did, and clicked SAVE. The LED remained red. I quit the AirPort Utility and re-launched it. The LED became green, and the phrase "wireless clients (my Wi-Fi URL)" appeared in the AirPort Utility's on-screen window. Since then the LED has remained green, my iPad connects normally, and all is well. I am sharing this in hopes others will check to make sure their AirPort Extreme password is set properly, or is re-set if the update causes it to revert to the default password. Computer is a Mac Pro running OS X 10.7.2

Is it just me or are many of the recent Apple "upgrades" lowering peoples IQ points? Apple server, Final Cut, AirPort Utility all seem to be geared to a segment of the user population needing fewer options and less control! I'm afraid for the day when I need to choose between newest Apple software and usability.

Warning for those who use SNMP on their LANs - this update breaks all SNMP support whatsoever.

After installation of the updated, I too was shocked to find out I could no longer manage my multiple Airport Express attached to my network.

If the Recent list actually works in 6.0, unlike in every previous version, it'll be an improvement. And for the record, 5.6 doesn't support the 802.11b routers. Apple phases out support over time.

I too, am upset I have to use a second program to control my Airport Express G. What's with the tiny windows to view the DHCP and Port Mapping lists? I have 12 reservations and I have to scroll like crazy and squint to see what I'm looking at. The windows should be expandable. iOS is fun, but I'm weary of it creeping its way into the desktop OS.

I agree with Rawson, I'm sticking with 5.6

As I started AirPort Utility 6, firmware 7.6.1 showed up for my Time Capsule. Once I installed it, I could configure Back to My Mac for iCloud (it was broken since I moved from MobileMe)! But the update broke my old custom WDS config with some 802.11g AirPort Expresses. I then used AirPort Utility 5.6 (on the Time Capsule) to redo my custom WDS config (option click on "Create a wireless network", select "Participate in a WDS network", and setup the base as WDS main and the MAC address of the 802.11g Express WDS remotes).

I don't know if it's been there before, but the AirPort Utility 6.0 seems to have some support for enabling AirPlay over WAN. Does anyone know anything about this?