iMac G5 TIP--Apply AirPort Express Software if Using AirPort Express

Apparently, AirPort Express software does not come installed on new iMac G5s. So, if you are using an AirPort Express unit, be sure to apply its software from its CD and then update it from the Software Update preference panel. Dana Baggett learned this the hard way:

After applying all the various updates to the iMac G5 software, connection to the Airport Express network here became flaky. It didn't connect routinely upon booting up. The original Tangerine iBook does.   :-\   When I went to connect manually, I kept getting Airport error messages. I'd have to go into preferences, log out and then log in, etc.

I finally decided to install the Airport Express software that came with the units. There's been an Airport 4.0.1 update to the original Airport 4.0 on the CD which I also applied. Also, I downloaded and ran the AirPort Card Update 2004-08-31. All of the installers ran to completion successfully. None said the software was already installed. In any event the problem seems to have been solved. Connections have been automatic this morning. Now I just have to find a way to dismiss the overeager Airport Express Assistant.