TITLE
    AirPort: Use the Same Software Version on All AirPort Devices
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Created:
Modified: 		58568
1/13/00
4/17/01
TOPIC

    For best performance, you should use the latest version of AirPort software on all AirPort-equipped computers and AirPort Base Stations.

DISCUSSION

    Symptom

    • Some computers on an AirPort network connect normally, while others do not detect the AirPort network at all.
    • A computer with AirPort 1.3 may not be able to connect to a Computer-to-Computer network created by a computer using AirPort 1.2.
    • Other unexpected connection behaviors may occur.

    Products affected
    • AirPort-equipped Macintosh computers
    • AirPort Base Station

    Solution

    For best performance, you should be sure that all AirPort-equipped computers and AirPort Base Stations have:
    • the latest version of the AirPort software installed
    • the same version of the software installed

    Mixing different versions of AirPort software among the computers or base stations on your network may cause unexpected results. For example, an AirPort 1.1 client using the AirPort Setup Assistant cannot detect a Base Station using a later version of the AirPort software.

    You can download the latest version of AirPort software at Apple Software Updates ( http://www.apple.com/swupdates/ ).

    Note: As a workaround in the Computer-to-Computer example, you may start the network with a computer using AirPort 1.3 and then have computers using AirPort 1.2 join.

    Note: Wireless Internet access requires AirPort Card, AirPort Base Station, and Internet Access (fees may apply). Some ISPs are not currently compatible with AirPort, including America Online. Range may vary with site conditions.


Document Information
Product Area: AirPort
Category: AirPort Software
Sub Category: General Topics
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