Managing Network Utilities

The two network utilities in Mountain Lion allow you to manage, configure, and diagnose issues with your network.

AirPort Utility

AirPort Utility helps you manage your AirPort Base Station or Time Capsule. You can use it to do all the following (and more):

bullet.tif Discover and install new firmware updates for your AirPort Base Station or Time Capsule.

bullet.tif Share your Internet connection.

bullet.tif Control who can access your wireless network.

bullet.tif Monitor and diagnose any problems with your AirPort Base Station or Time Capsule.

bullet.tif Restore your AirPort Base Station or Time Capsule to its factory defaults.

bullet.tif Set up a password to protect your AirPort Base Station or Time Capsule settings.

Please consult the AirPort Utility help for more information about how to utilize this great tool.

Network Utility

Network Utility monitors network traffic and diagnoses any issues that may creep up. This utility ...

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