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AirPort Utility is a tool that allows you to set up and manage your 802.11n and 802.11ac AirPort base stations, including AirPort Express, AirPort Extreme, and AirPort Time Capsule. It can be used to set up and monitor your Wi-Fi network and base stations, and to check for software updates. The latest version of AirPort Utility is 6.3.1, which resolves an issue where AirPort base stations may not appear in AirPort Utility.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| What is it used for? | Setting up and managing a Wi-Fi network and AirPort base stations |
| What does it work with? | 802.11n and 802.11ac AirPort base stations, including AirPort Express, AirPort Extreme, and AirPort Time Capsule |
| How do you access it? | AirPort Utility app on iOS and iPadOS devices, or on your Mac |
| What can you do with it? | Check the status of your network and the devices connected to it; check for software updates |
| How do you update it? | Check Software Update in System Preferences or the Apple Support Downloads website |
What You'll Learn
How to set up and manage AirPort base stations
To set up and manage AirPort base stations on your Mac, you need to use AirPort Utility. This will allow you to set up and manage a Wi-Fi network and AirPort base stations, including AirPort Express, AirPort Extreme, and AirPort Time Capsule. You can also use AirPort Utility to quickly see the status of your network and the devices connected to it in a graphical overview.
To get started, download AirPort Utility for Mac. You can find the latest version on the Apple Support Downloads website. Once you have downloaded the software, open it and select your base station. You can then choose Manual Setup or double-click on the Wi-Fi base station icon. From there, you can select a firmware version and click OK.
AirPort Utility also allows you to automatically check for software updates. To do this, go to Software Update in System Preferences. You can also visit the AirPort Support website for more help.
Note that a number of users on Apple’s support forums have noticed that the latest Airport/Time Capsule 7.6.3 firmware seems to disable IPv6 tunneling on various devices. This will likely be fixed in a future release, but you can revert to a previous version of the firmware in the meantime by following the instructions on the Apple Support website.
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How to check the status of your network and connected devices
You can use AirPort Utility to set up and manage your 802.11n and 802.11ac AirPort base stations, including AirPort Express, AirPort Extreme, and AirPort Time Capsule. You can also use it to quickly see the status of your network and the devices connected to it in a graphical overview.
To check the status of your network and connected devices:
- Open AirPort Utility.
- Select your base station and choose Manual Setup, or double-click on the Wi-Fi base station icon.
- From the window that appears, you can select a firmware version and click OK.
AirPort Utility 6.3.1 resolves an issue where AirPort base stations may not appear in AirPort Utility. For the latest information on AirPort software, check Software Update in System Preferences or the Apple Support Downloads website. You can also keep your network running smoothly by having AirPort Utility automatically check for software updates.
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How to check for software updates
To check for software updates on your Mac, you can use the AirPort Utility app on your iOS and iPadOS devices. You can also check for updates on your Mac by going to System Preferences and selecting Software Update. This will provide you with the latest information on AirPort software.
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How to manage your Wi-Fi network
You can use AirPort Utility to set up and manage your Wi-Fi network and AirPort base stations, including AirPort Express, AirPort Extreme, and AirPort Time Capsule. You can also use it to quickly see the status of your network and the devices connected to it in a graphical overview.
To manage your Wi-Fi network:
- Open AirPort Utility.
- Select your base station and choose Manual Setup, or double-click on the Wi-Fi base station icon.
- From the window that appears, select a firmware version and click OK.
You can also use AirPort Utility to automatically check for software updates and keep your network running smoothly. For the latest information on AirPort software, check Software Update in System Preferences or the Apple Support Downloads website.
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How to use AirPort Utility to manage your AirPort Time Capsule
You can use AirPort Utility to set up and manage your 802.11n and 802.11ac AirPort base stations, including AirPort Express, AirPort Extreme, and AirPort Time Capsule. To do this, follow these steps:
- Open AirPort Utility on your Mac.
- Select your base station and choose Manual Setup, or double-click on the Wi-Fi base station icon.
- From the window that appears, select a firmware version and click OK.
- Keep your network running smoothly by having AirPort Utility automatically check for software updates.
- Quickly see the status of your network and the devices connected to it in a graphical overview.
- With the AirPort Utility app on your iOS and iPadOS devices, you can set up and monitor your network from your devices as easily as you can from your Mac.
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Frequently asked questions
You can use AirPort Utility to set up and manage your 802.11n and 802.11ac AirPort base stations, including AirPort Express, AirPort Extreme, and AirPort Time Capsule.
You can download AirPort Utility 6.3.1 for Mac from the Apple Support website.
You can use the AirPort Utility app on your iOS and iPadOS devices to quickly see the status of your network and the devices connected to it in a graphical overview.
