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AirPort 4.2 is now in Software Update.

For Mac OS X:

AirPort 4.2 for Mac OS X software supports all models of Apple AirPort base stations including the AirPort Extreme and AirPort Express models.

This update fixes compatibility with Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2) security software on AirPort Express and AirPort Extreme base stations. This update also resolves IPv6 link local configuration issues.

For Windows:

This update fixes compatibility with Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2) security software on AirPort Express and AirPort Extreme base stations. It also resolves issues with WPA2 on Windows XP with Service Pack 2 and Microsoft update KB893357.

Direct downloads:

AirPort 4.2 for Mac OS X 10.4.2 (14MB)

AirPort 4.2 for Mac OS X 10.3.3 (13MB)

AirPort 4.2 for Windows (12.5MB)

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