Firmware update for Airport Extreme router

[transmaster]

I was surprised this morning to have a notice from Apple of a firmware update for their Airport routers. I have an Airport Extreme. 7.7.8 to 7.7.9. As usual Apple is sotto voce about what is in it.

Posting it here as routers are part of home entertainment systems.

 

[awillia6]

Long time coming security fix according to the usual Apple scuttlebutt sources. No ill effects here due to the upgrade on 5 units of various models, generations, configurations, and uses.

 

[transmaster]

Looked it up and it prevents a KRACK attack.

 

[transmaster]

It was actually released on the 12th. I check periodically but my Extreme in it’s periodic checks caught it. The fact it was updated means I keep the Airport Extreme awhile longer. As usual there are rumors that Apple might incorporate the Airport router into a future Apple TV.

 

[awillia6]

Update available SHOULD have appeared for all relevant devices on your AirPort Utility display (runs on Macs, IOS, or Windows).

 

[CKDC]

I had been having issues with my Apple WiFi system over the past couple of weeks. I finally looked into it and sure enough: an update was required.

Why does this gear start going nutso when a new update rolls out?

 

[awillia6]

Ask any Borg a long way away from the Collective...

 

[uofmtiger]

I posted this in another thread, but it is worth mentioning again that the Airport Express was also updated.

 

[simm]

Got the notice for my airport express today.

 

[transmaster]

Update available SHOULD have appeared for all relevant devices on your AirPort Utility display (runs on Macs, IOS, or Windows).

it did this morning.
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