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Apple to Release AirPort Utility App for iOS 5?

Apple to Release AirPort Utility App for iOS 5?

Posted October 8, 2011 at 2:28pm by iClarified
Apple may launch an AirPort Utility app for iOS alongside the release of iOS 5.

A MacTalk forum member noticed that in the W-Fi settings of the latest beta there is a button to 'Manage this network' that prompts you to download the app.

Go to the network in Wi-Fi settings, and scroll to the bottom - there's a button 'Manage this network' that prompts you to download the AirPort Utility app from the App Store. Hitting 'OK' bounces you through the App Store app to iTunes, which proceeds to tell you "Your request could not be completed."


Earlier betas of iOS 5 let users set up their new AirPort Base Station or Time Capsule directly within the mobile operating system; however, it looks like Apple is planning to release these features as a separate App Store app.

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Apple to Release AirPort Utility App for iOS 5?
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Hu
Hu - October 8, 2011 at 4:13pm
Can someone please explain what this means? What's the benefit...I'm new to Apple stuff.
PReaper
PReaper - October 8, 2011 at 5:59pm
It means that you can access you AirPort router and change the settings on it from your iOS 5 device without having to start your Mac to start the AirPort Utility.. Basically :)
Throdne
Throdne - October 8, 2011 at 2:46pm
Just awesome! Can't wait!
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