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This update improves the printing quality of books, cards and calendars ordered via the iPhoto printing service.

Airport Extreme Update 2008-004 - 2MB

This update is recommended for all Intel-based Macintosh computers running Mac OS 10.5.5 and resolves some issues with AirPort connections when roaming in large Wi-Fi networks.

Time Capsule and AirPort Base Station (802.11n) Firmware 7.3.2 - 4MB

The Time Capsule, AirPort Extreme and AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n Firmware 7.3.2 updates include bug fixes. This update requires AirPort Utility 5.3.2. AirPort Utility 5.3.2 can be obtained via an automatic software update

Safari 3.1.2 for Tiger - 49.2MB

This update is recommended for all Safari Tiger users and includes stability improvements and the latest security updates.

This update is included with Mac OS X 10.5.4.

AirPort Utility 5.3.2 for Leopard - 8.8MB

The AirPort Base Station Update 2008-002 includes general fixes and compatibility updates for the following applications:

- AirPort Utility
- AirPort Base Station Agent

AirPort Utility 5.3.2 Tiger - 9.3MB

The AirPort Base Station Update 2008-002 includes general fixes and compatibility updates for the following applications:

- AirPort Utility
- AirPort Base Station Agent

AirPort Utility Setup 5.3.2 for Windows - 10.3MB

The AirPort Base Station Update 2008-002 includes general fixes and compatibility updates for the following applications:

- AirPort Utility
- AirPort Base Station Agent

It appears that a recent spate of updates has suddenly enabled the ability to backup via Time Machine to a USB disk attached to an AirPort Extreme base station.

The feature which was touted prior to Leopards release in October was mysteriously removed from the product features page causing outrage among those who purchased AirPort Extremes.

But it appears that after tonights updates to both the software and AirPort Extreme firmware the long awaited feature has finally begun working.

Managed to get Time Machine backups working via an AirPort Extreme? Let us know in the comments.

Time Capsule and AirPort Base Station (802.11n) Firmware 7.3.1 - 4MB

The Time Capsule, AirPort Extreme and AirPort Express Base Station with 802.11n Firmware 7.3.1 updates include bug fixes. AirPort Extreme Base Station with 802.11n Firmware 7.3.1 also includes security fixes.

This update requires AirPort Utility 5.3.1 or later. AirPort Utility 5.3.1 or later can be obtained via an automatic software update.

As spotted just yesterday Apple has officially introduced a new Airport Express featuring 802.11n technology.

Priced at just $99 (£65), AirPort Express is the world’s smallest 802.11n-based mobile base station. It can be plugged directly into the wall for wireless Internet connectivity and USB printing at home or easily brought on the road for wireless freedom wherever there is an Internet connection. AirPort Express features AirTunes, which works seamlessly with iTunes to give users a simple and inexpensive way to wirelessly stream iTunes music from a PC or Mac to any room in the house.

“Apple is leading the way with a broad range of innovative 802.11n base stations for almost any wireless networking need,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. “From the small and portable AirPort Express, to AirPort Extreme for workgroups of up to 50 users and the new Time Capsule for automated backups, Apple customers now have more great ways to extend their wireless networks with 802.11n.”

Mac Rumors reports that reliable sources indicate that Apple will launch a new version of the popular Airport Express with 802.11n next week, most likely Tuesday.

The new 802.11n model is expected to be priced at $99, the same as it is now.

MacGeneration also points to what appears to be a prematurely updated Airport Express page on the Swiss Apple Store which describes the Airport Express as having 802.11n.

802.11n is currently used in both the Time Capsule and Airport Extreme and offers users up to five times the speed and increased range compared to 802.11g.

AirPort Utility 5.3.1 - Leopard 8.8MB - Tiger 9.3MB - Windows 10.2MB

AirPort Utility v5.3.1 is the simple to use, setup and management utility for the AirPort Express Base Station, the AirPort Extreme Base Station and Time Capsule.

Use AirPort Utility to setup and configure the following products:
AirPort Express Base Station
AirPort Extreme Base Station
Time Capsule

Apple has quietly updated its Airport Extreme base station.

The original Airport Extreme released in January at Macworld featured standard 10/100 ethernet ports but today Apple updated it with Gigabit ethernet ports.

Apple sneaked the following into today’s iMac press release;

new Apple Wireless Keyboard and wireless Mighty Mouse; AirPort Express® and AirPort Extreme Base Station (now with Gigabit Ethernet)

Apple has released a Firmware Update for its latest AirPort Extreme Base Station, the 4.6MB update addresses fixes, security and compatibility issues with the Base Stations.

This update includes general fixes, compatibility updates, and security improvements for the AirPort Extreme Base Station with 802.11n.

This update requires AirPort Utility 5.1. If you have AirPort Utility 5.0 installed, you can update to AirPort Utility 5.1 by installing AirPort Base Station Update 2007-001.

More advanced details of the update are available over the jump.

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