Lab Notes

Apple has released new software for AirPort Extreme and AirPort Express base stations. Included in the update in AirPort Extreme firmware version 5.6, which seems to fix a major problem with WPA Enteprise security. The release is available for Panther, Tiger (10.4.2 is required), and Windows. Some basic testing with an AirPort Extreme-equipped PowerBook [Mac OS X 10.4.2] connecting to an AirPort Extreme base station [firmware version 5.6] worked just as it should. If your own experience is different, please .

As mentioned earlier, Apple included some AirPort client updates in Mac OS X 10.4.2. In addition to the new features, it turns the update fixes a bug that prevented roaming between two WPA Enterprise protected access points. If you've got AirPort hardware, both the AirPort 4.2 and Mac OS X 10.4.2 are recommended updates.