Apple has just released new new firmware updates for AirPort Base Stations, versions 7.7.8 and 7.6.8. The updates address an issue where base stations would not appear when Back to My Mac was enabled:
About AirPort Base Station Firmware Update 7.7.8
Firmware update 7.7.8 is recommended for all AirPort Extreme and AirPort Time Capsule base stations with 802.11ac. This update addresses an issue that may prevent AirPort base stations from appearing in AirPort Utility when Back to My Mac is enabled.
About AirPort Base Station Firmware Update 7.6.8
Firmware update 7.6.8 is recommended for all Apple 802.11n Wi-Fi base stations including AirPort Express, AirPort Extreme and AirPort Time Capsule. This update addresses an issue that may prevent users from accessing their AirPort base station using Back to My Mac.
You can get these updates by launching AirPort Utility on your Mac, then going to updates, or launching the AirPort Utility iOS app and installing updates remotely.
Last month, Bloomberg reported Apple is said to be discontinuing its wireless router development, as no new updates have been released for the company’s line of AirPort products.
