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Apple has released security updates for proprietary routers

Apple has released several patches for routers, AirPort Express, AirPort Extreme, and Time Capsule.

The Corporation ceased production of base stations to create a home Wi-Fi networks are little more than a year ago. But despite this, Apple continues to maintain a working AirPort and Time Capsule.

New update firmware AirPort Firmware 7.7.9 for routers that support frequency 802.11 ac and AirPort 7.6.9 Firmware for older routers operating with 802.11 n frequencies.

In the description of the new firmware versions it is said that the update fixes a critical bug in the security Protocol WPA-2, which threatened all existing Wi-Fi network. It also closed other serious vulnerabilities that can crack the network.

To update the firmware of the router, you can use the application “AirPort Utility” on your iPhone, iPad or Mac. To do this, open the utility, find the image of the AirPort device you want to update and click on the red icon, burning over him.

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